Downtown Peoria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Peoria
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.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum.
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.
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.
Camp Wokanda
After visiting Camp Wokanda, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Illinois Central College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Illinois Central College during your travels in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Our pick of the best Downtown Peoria Hotel Deals
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
"The hotel had a lot of guest. Not hard to sleep but a lot of kids running through out the lobby, halls , gym, and pool. The pool people had music blaring. Also parking garage elevator was broken and it was kind of sketchy better to park in the street."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
"Good hotel, comfortable rooms"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
"I specifically booked a hotel with pool and hot tub as I need this amenity as I continue recovering from knee injury. I arrived to find the pool drained and facilities closed. The front desk basically shrugged. They did let me switch to a room across the hall when the first was in a dark corner. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
"Bedside table had something sticky spilled on it"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
"Easy checkin. The shower had spectacular water pressure!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites East Peoria by IHG
"Waited"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Peoria
West Bluff
Though West Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Giant Oak Park and Carver Arena.
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.
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 Peoria Riverfront Museum.
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
South Peoria
When in South Peoria, you can plan a visit to O'Brien Field and Carver Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
