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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Peoria Ballet
- 809 W, Detwiller Dr.
- Peoria, IL 61615
- Phone: (309) 690-7990
- Fax: (309) 690-7991
The Peoria Ballet offers a season of spectacular dance performances featuring the Peoria Ballet Company and guest artists from across the globe, while the Peoria Ballet Academy provides excellent dance education in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and hip hop....
Peoria Chiefs
- 730 SW Jefferson
- Peoria, IL 61605
- Phone: (309) 680-4000
- Fax: (309) 680-4080
The Peoria Chiefs are the Midwest League Single A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals and Central Illinois’ only Minor League Baseball team. The Chiefs are proud to be Central Illinois’ most affordable family entertainment. Over 5 million fans have enjoyed...
Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre
- 4700 N University
- Peoria, IL 61614
- Phone: (309) 692-6690
- Fax: (309) 692-6692
The Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre is the longest running, largest covered farmers market in the region. Open SIX days a week!
GET FRESH!
Peoria Historical Society
- 611 SW Washington
- Peoria, IL 61602
- Phone: (309) 674-1921
- Fax: (309) 674-1882
Our mission is to preserve and celebrate Peoria's story. We own two historic house museums and provide certified guides for the History Trolley and other tours.
Peoria Journal Star
- 1 News Plaza
- Peoria, IL 61643
- Phone: 309-686-3000
- Fax: 309-686-3143
Peoria’s largest newspaper offers hour-long group tours of their printing facility. The tour includes mechanical, business and editorial aspects of the newspaper and gives a basic overview of publishing a newspaper from news gathering to finished product....
Peoria Motorcycle Club
- 603 Cameron Ln.
- Bartonville, IL 61607
- Phone: (309) 697-4981
- Fax: (309) 697-1352
Professional motorcycle racing. Oldest continuing dirt track in the world. Featuring Spring Poker Run, Annual Busch 600cc National TT, AHRMA TT, Camel Pro Challenge Cup, TT Steeplechase and annual Turkey Run.
Peoria Park District
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- Phone: (309) 682-1200
- Fax: (309) 686-3352
Over 9,000 acres of open space, 64 park sites, 6 golf courses, 6 swimming pools, 31 tennis courts, 11 softball and 22 soccer fields, zoo, conservatory and gardens, nature center, arena with 2 ice rinks, outdoor stage and band shell.
Peoria Players Theatre
- 4300 N. University St.
- Peoria, IL 61614
- Phone: (309) 688-4473
- Fax: (309) 688-4483
Peoria's first community theatre! We've been in continuous operation since 1919, making us the oldest continuously running community theatre in Illinois, and the fourth oldest in the nation.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
- 222 SW Washington St
- Peoria, IL 61602
- Phone: (309) 863-3000
- Fax: (309) 686-0280
The largest private downstate museum features art & science exhibitions, children’s Discovery Center, Planetarium, Illinois Folk Art Gallery, Illinois River Decoy and Illinois Jacquard Coverlet exhibitions, the Museum Store, and more. Tues-Sat. 10 a.m....
Peoria Symphony Orchestra
- 101 State Street
- Peoria, IL 61602
- Phone: (309) 671-1096
- Fax: (309) 637-7388
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra provides excellent performances of fine music to a large and diverse audience in varied settings. This professional orchestra was founded in 1897 and attracts world-renowned artists as guest soloists.
Peoria Zoo at Glen Oak Park
- 2218 N. Prospect Rd.
- Peoria, IL 61603
- Phone: (309) 686-3365
- Fax: (309) 685-6240
Open year round. The Zoo is home to more than 100 species of animals from around the world, including several which are endangered. New in 2009 is the AFRICA! Expansion, an interpretation of the Zambezi River offering an invisible barrier view of 6 different...
Pettengill Morron House
- 1212 W. Moss Ave.
- Peoria, IL 61606
- Phone: (309) 674-1921
Mid-Victorian house built in 1868 by Moses Pettengill, a merchant from New Hampshire, and is also on the National Register. The house portrays the life of the Morron family, the last owner of the house. Butler’s Pantry Gift Shop. Christmas candlelight tours....
Princeton Tourism
- 435 S. Main Street
- Princeton, IL 61356
- Phone: 877-730-4306
Two and a half miles of magnificent shopping! Unique speciality shops, antique malls and services. “so many shops...so little time.” Visit us at www.visitprinceton-il.com.
Princeville Heritage Museum
- 325 N. Ostrom Ave
- Princeville, IL 61559
- Phone: (309) 385-1916
The Princeville Heritage Museum opened to the public in 1999. The museum is a part of the Historical Association of Princeville (incorporated in 1987). The 15,000 square foot handicap accessible facility features antique agriculture equipment,...
Ravina On The Lakes, Inc.
- 5326 W Charter Oak Road
- Peoria, IL 61615
- Phone: 309-692-3222-
- Fax: (309) 692-3530
Distinctive banquet centers, as great as all outdoors. Two unique banquet facilities nestled in a scenic park setting. Open all year.
Red Covered Bridge
- Route 26
- Princeton, IL 61356
Go 1 -1/2 mile north of Princeton on Route 26 to see one of five remaining covered bridges in Illinois, this bridge was built in 1863 and is still open to traffic. It crosses Big Bureau Creek and was once part of the Peoria-Galena Trail. Listed on the National...
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
- 305 S.W. Water St.
- Peoria, IL 61602
- Phone: 309-676-9668
The Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe is located in the Riverfront Arts Center. While retaining its warehouse appearance, and adding the eclectic decor, the cafe has a very relaxed and casual atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Live music is on tap...
River Trail of Illinois
- 201 Veterans Dr.
- East Peoria, IL 61611
- Phone: (309) 699-3923
- Fax: (309) 699-3419
This 10-foot wide asphalt trail winds 4.8 miles along the former Illinois Terminal Railroad Co. path. Build in 1991, the River Trail provides a safe scenic route for outdoor recreation year round, winter weather permitting. The trail affords...
RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center
- 600 N.E. Water St.
- Peoria, IL 61603
- Phone: (309) 282-1700
- Fax: (309) 282-1519
State-of-the-art fitness center, indoor family aquatic center, pro shop, smoothie bar, classrooms, gymnasium, multipurpose recreation area with sports, classes, programs and other activities. Daily user fees or memberships available. Don't forget to...
Ronald Reagan Museum
- 300 E. College Ave.
- Eureka, IL 61530
- Phone: (309) 467-6407
- Fax: (309) 467-6576
Housed in the Donald B. Cerf College Center at Eureka College, the museum collection numbers over 10,000 items with over 3,000 on display from President Reagan's Eureka College student days, movie and TV career, governorship of California and two terms as...
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