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.
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.
Methodist Medical Center
If Methodist Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
Our pick of the best Downtown Peoria Hotel Deals
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Staff was amazing and rooms were very clean. There's nothing i would complain about everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
It was spectacular but bar was closed
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Yes , all was great!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
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Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Clean room, quiet and comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Staff was friendly. Amenties were exceptional. Beds were comfortable, though the sheets were not clean. Thankfully I had broughten a lint roller to get all the hairs off the sheets before laying in bed. Overall it was good. Check your sheets.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 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 Carver Arena and Courthouse Square.
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, Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
South Peoria
When in South Peoria, you can plan a visit to Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum, 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.
