Things to Do in Peoria, IL
Come to Peoria early and stay out late with all the exciting attractions and things to do in Peoria. Peoria’s unique riverfront location plays host to numerous outstanding live entertainment opportunities in the warmer months. Come and sample the different marvelous wines at one of Peoria’s three area wineries. Shop till you drop at our wide variety of malls and chic boutiques or set out on an adventure and experience the nature that Central Illinois has to offer at the local Peoria Zoo or the Wildlife Prairie Park. There's so many ways to “Play in Peoria," and you can find out about each one of our wonderful attractions below. Search by name or category, find out how to get there with the Google map application and much more!
Distinct Midwest seasons allow us to host an assortment of festivals, attractions and other fun in our communities, big and small. During the spring seasons we host the IHSA State Basketball March Madness Tournament, garden shows, music festivals and more! With the heat of summer, it’s the perfect time to head to Splashdown Waterpark to cool off or swing by the riverfront in the evenings to enjoy a variety of concerts at the CEFCU Center Stage. The fall months are the ideal time to take a tour on the Spirit of Peoria or a short drive to Morton for the annual Pumpkin Festival. The cool winter time is the only time to experience the East Peoria Festival of Lights or see the longest running parade in America, the Santa Claus Parade
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Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway
The Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway unites more than 100 nature-based destinations and numerous unique communities throughout the Illinois River Valley. The Byway showcases great places where you can discover and experience the nature of the region. Whether it be hunting, fishing, hiking, biking or canoeing, exploring wetlands, gardens, birding and watching wildlife, your possibilities for adventure are endless. The Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway will guide you through the...
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613 Marquette Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: (815) 433-5830
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Kartville
Offering family fun for everyone! Why have another afternoon inside when Kartville is right down the street? Featuring go-carts, off road ATVs, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, dune buggies and MORE! Snacks and concessions are always available. You'll find everything you need for a day of fun. Out of ideas for your next party? Cancel the clown and go to Kartville - the #1 destination for go-kart racing in Central Illinois! Open April through November 1st - 7 Days a Week 10:00...
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919 N Swords Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
Phone: (309) 676-3628
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ArtsPartners
- 820 S.W. Adams St.
- Peoria, IL 61602
- Phone: (309) 676-2787
- Fax: (309) 676-0290
Your connection to Peoria arts and entertainment! Founded in 1999, ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to building awareness and economic viability of the arts by facilitating collaborative initiatives...
Caterpillar Visitors Center
- 110 SW Washington
- Peoria, IL 61629
- Phone: (309) 675-0606
Central Illinois Jazz Society
- 441 E. High Point Dr
- Peoria, IL 61614
The Society encourages the younger generation to develop an interest in jazz. We have featured many college jazz bands and high school jazz bands as guest groups at our monthly programs. High school and college students have further developed their jazz...
CityLink
- 2105 N.E. Jefferson St.
- Peoria, IL 61603
- Phone: (309) 676-4040
- Fax: (309) 676-8373
Public transportation for Greater Peoria, CityLink provides services six days a week throughout the area 58 vehicles on 23 routes. Serving 8 communities Peoria, E. Peoria, Peoria Heights, West Peoria, Sunnyland, Pekin, Creve Coeur and Bartonville.
Clubs at River City, The
- 8603 N. University St.
- Peoria, IL 61615
- Phone: (309) 693-5700
- Fax: (309) 693-5705
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
- 305 S.W. Water St.
- Peoria, IL 61602
- Phone: (309) 674-6822
- Fax: (309) 497-3815
Peoria's cultural hub featuring art exhibitions, artist studios, art instruction, comedy improv, poetry nights, yoga and tai chi classes, jazz and blues performances. The Contemporary Art Center exhibits the work of living artists at the forefront of their...
Corn Stock Theatre
- 1700 N. Park Road
- Upper Bradley Park
- Peoria, IL 61604
- Phone: (309) 676-2196
- Fax: (309) 676-9036
Musicals - comedies - dramas, 5 shows throughout the summer. Live theatre in the round, in a tent, in the park, as well as winter (indoor) theatre October - March.
Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts
- 3117 N. Prospect Rd.
- Peoria, IL 61602
- Phone: (309) 620-3164
Detweiller Golf Course
- 8412 N. Galena Rd.
- Peoria, IL 61615
- Phone: (309) 692-7518
- Fax: (309) 686-3352
Detweiller Marina
- 2 Carolina St
- Peoria, IL 61604
- Phone: (309) 673-6523
Donovan Golf Course
- 5805 N. Knoxville Ave.
- Peoria, IL 61614
- Phone: (309) 691-8361
Echo Valley Glass
- 608 W. Garfield Avenue
- Bartonville, IL 61607
- Phone: (309) 339-6244
Echo Valley Glass
- 608 W. Garfield Avenue
- Bartonville, IL 61607
- Phone: (309) 339-6244
Forest Park Nature Center
- 5809 Forest Park Dr.
- Peoria, IL 61614
- Phone: (309) 686-3360
- Fax: (309) 686-8820
Gateway Building, The
- 200 NE Water St.
- Peoria, IL 61602
- Phone: (309) 689-3019
- Fax: (309) 689-3349
George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
- 2520 N. Prospect Rd.
- Peoria, IL 61603
- Phone: (309) 686-3362
- Fax: (309) 685-6240
German-American Central Society
- 7601 N. Harker Dr.
- Peoria, IL 61615
- Phone: (309) 691-7484
- Fax: (309) 266-8662
Golf Learning Center and Academy
- 7815 N. Radnor Road
- Peoria, IL 61615
- Phone: (309) 690-7162
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