South Peoria Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Peoria Civic Center
From Broadway shows to the Bradley Braves basketball team, this venue hosts a packed calendar of events, games, trade shows, concerts and more throughout the year.
Bradley University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Bradley University during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum.
Luthy Botanical Garden
Escape the city bustle and discover over a dozen themed gardens, a sculpture exhibit, tropical plants and flowers, and a standout rose garden.
Kindred Hospital Peoria
If Kindred Hospital Peoria is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes at Grand Prairie during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Top hotels in South Peoria
Staybridge Suites Downtown Peoria by IHG
Super friendly!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
No pool
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
My daughter and I came for the pool area the hot tub was completely closed off and not working and the pool was not very clean the water was so cloudy you could not even see the bottom of the pool. There were no pool towels on the first day we had to ask a couple times up front and the next day there ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Peoria
Good
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
The hotel was excellent hot tub pool were great the parkingbis terrible. Its old and it is not made for tall vehicles. It has no signs telling you which way. Talked to a few people there who agreed.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
The room was super clean, staff was very friendly and the breakfast was amazing many different options to choose from.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Peoria
West Peoria
While there might not be top attractions in West Peoria, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carver Arena and Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
Bartonville
Though Bartonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Contemporary Art Center of Peoria and Carver Arena.
West Bluff
Though West Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Carver Arena and Courthouse Square are top sights worth seeing.
North Valley
While North Valley may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden.
Central Peoria
Central Peoria might not have many top sights, but Northwoods Mall and Weaverridge Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
