Peoria County & Nearby Illinois Counties

Explore the Peoria Area's Eight Counties Where There
are So Many Ways to Play!

Take a drive through the quiet countryside, experience a top-notch theatrical performance, bike along the historic Hennepin Canal or visit a site along the underground Railroad - all in Bureau County. Wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation used to be a regional "best kept secret" in Fulton County but word is getting out! Attractions such as The Nature Conservancy's Emiquion Preserve and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Refuge are drawing national attention. Also, their year-round Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive draws over 100,000 visitors to its annual Fall Festival for antiques, food, crafts, drama and music.

Marshall County's city of Lacon is the picture-perfect vision of small-town America with unique shops and delectable restaurants -and a relaxing getaway for outdoor enthusiasts. Riverfront Park in Havana, Mason County, is close to Sand Ridge State Forest and welcomes you with tree-lined, bricked streets and a wonderful historic Peoria County and Surrounding Illinois Counties shopping district.

Peoria County offers so many ways to play, you will need to plan another visit or stay a few extra days! From a cruise aboard a historic paddlewheeler to the excitement of our vibrant riverfront - you'll Play in Peoria! Stark County's attractions include the Wyoming Depot as well as the 26-mile walking/biking Rock Island Trail that runs through the county.

Tazewell County has something for everyone! Try your luck at the Par-A-Dice riverboat casino, pedalboat around the lagoon at Pekin's Mineral Springs Park, or relax at an area vineyard. From the Metamora Courthouse where President Lincoln practiced law to Eureka College where President Reagan attended college, Woodford County boasts streets where historic leaders left a lasting impression and a legacy for all to remember.

You'll have infinite opportunities for adventure in the eight counties that make up the Peoria Area. Now the journey is part of the destination as the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway leads you through the Peoria area on roads that provide breathtaking scenic views and various informative kiosks located along the way.