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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A Hundred Acres Orchard & Market
- 14180 1800 East St.
- Princeton, IL 61356
- Phone: (815) 915-8145
Stop by this fun-filled orchard featuring apples, muskmelon, watermelon, raspberries, crafts, salsa, candles, jams, jellies, butters, syrups, BBQ sauces, dips, soups, sugar-free jams and butters, perennials, plants, carmel dip, carmel apples, candy, gift...
Ackerman Farms
- 27158 US HWY 150
- Morton, IL 61550
- Phone: (309) 266-7459
Ackerman Farms, celebrating over 100 years as a working family farm, invites everyone to join us from the 3rd week in August through the 3rd week in December. We feature over 150 different varieties of pumpkins and squash in all shapes and sizes, over 25...
Apollo Theatre
- 455 S. Main St.
- Princeton, IL 61356
- Phone: (815) 875-1707
The Apollo Theatre has been entertaining Bureau Valley since 1882. Late shows on Friday and Saturday are now being offered.
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...
Attic Treasures - The Shoppes at the Red Brick Church
- 104 S. Elms St
- Washington, IL 61571
- Phone: (309) 444-9494
- Fax: (309) 444-9715
Attic Treasures - antiques, crafts and unique gifts, located in the Shoppes at the Red Brick Church. Open M-Sat. 10:30 to 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm, Closed on Holidays. (309) 444-9494.
Avanti's Dome
- 3401 Griffin Ave.
- Pekin, IL 61554
- Phone: (309) 346-3663
Tazewell County's newest sports complex. 75,900 square feet this versatile facility is unlike any other in all of Illinois. There is literally something for everyone as the Avanti's Dome plays host to soccer, softball and football leagues and tournaments,...
B.L. Kassabaum Artist's Gallery
- 117 North Pleasant
- Princeton, IL 61356
- Phone: (815) 872-7081
Limited edition prints, originals, conservation framing, appraisal art & photo restoration, cards.
Bass Pro Shops
- 1000 Bass Pro Drive
- East Peoria, IL 61611
- Phone: (309) 427-3400
The East Peoria store will offer outdoor enthusiasts 31/2 football fields of shopping excitement with the area's largest selection of equipment and clothing for hunting, fishing, hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and more. A...
Bishop Hill Arts Council
- P.O. Box 47
- Bishop Hill, IL 61419
- Phone: (309) 927-3311
- Fax: (309) 927-3343
Return to the serenity of our earlier time with a visit to this restored Swedish village. See traditional craftsmen at work, explore our museums, visit our numerous and unique shops, and dine in one of our Swedish-American restaurants.
Bureau County Historical Museum
- 109 Park Ave West
- Princeton, IL 61356
- Phone: (815) 875-2184
The Bureau County Historical Society Museum is located behind the Courthouse square at the intersection of beautiful Park Avenue West and Pleasant Street in Princeton, Illinois.
The museum consists of two buildings that are next door to each other: the...
Bureau County Metro Center
- 837 Park Avenue West
- Princeton, IL 61356
- Phone: (815) 872-0840
The Bureau County Metro Center is a 50,000 square-foot recreation center with full size gymnasium; 25-yard indoor swimming pool with wading pool and observation balcony; racquetball courts; weight room; cardio-vascular room, elevated running/walking track...
Captain Swift Covered Bridge
- 1600 N Epperson Rd
- Princeton, IL 61356
One Mile west of Princeton. The strength of the bridge comes from its burr arch design, an idea patented by Theodore Burr of New York in 1804. Made entirely of wood, it is the only two lane covered bridge in Illinois. An award winning bridge. Drive-through.
Caterpillar Visitors Center
- 110 SW Washington
- Peoria, IL 61629
- Phone: (309) 675-0606
The Caterpillar Visitors Center is a fascinating look at the company, the iron and the people making sustainable progress possible around the world. From the humble beginnings of the first tractor to the company's present-day leadership in building infrastructure...
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.
Club Cabaret
- 1047 N. Main St.
- Creve Coeur, IL 61610
- Phone: 309-699-2053
- Fax: 309-699-2067
Gentlemen’s Club (Exotic Adult Entertainment) offering limo service, wine, cigar, and caviar bar. Featuring “hand” car washes, $1.00 shoe shines, full-service barber/beauty salon with tanning booths, “Las Vegas” style billiard parlor, and an extensive menu...
Clubs at River City, The
- 8603 N. University St.
- Peoria, IL 61615
- Phone: (309) 693-5700
- Fax: (309) 693-5705
Multipurpose health, racquet & fitness facility featuring 12 indoor and 8 outdoor tennis courts, indoor & outdoor pools, yoga, pilates, spinning, body pump, basketball, volleyball, cardiovascular & weight equipment, and youth fitness center are...
Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre
- 1451 Timberline Rd.
- Goodfield, IL 61742
- Phone: (309) 965-2545
- Fax: (309) 965-2735
We combine a wonderful buffet with hilarious professional comedies and musicals year round in our rustic barn built in 1941.
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.
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