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.
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.
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
If OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
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
Very clean room. Beds very comfortable. Only hiccup was next door neighbors quite loud late in evening but finally fell asleep
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
The hotel is clean and beautiful!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Very updated and nice
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
The staff was friendly the breakfast was good and the room was very clean and when requested stuff they got it for us.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Room smelled very clean. Spacious and bathroom was recently remodeled. Staff was nice
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Great
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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 City Hall.
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
South Peoria
When in South Peoria, you can plan a visit to O'Brien Field and Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 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.
