Downtown Peoria Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Peoria
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
Zero hot water, barely warm water that lasted less than 30 seconds for a shower before it was ice cold.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Clean room. Staff was great and the hotel was beautiful.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Adequate but the staff were not helpful, visit was during lobby construction, just not a good time to be there overall. Room was pleasant and clean so no problems there. Had issues with the TV but maintenance fixed within a reasonable timeframe.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Room was very dusty
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Great stay
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Peoria
It was a bummer the elevator was not available. Our toilet clogged up in our room. However, I was pleased with the stay. The room was nice and clean. Pool area is pretty decent. Breakfast for the most part was good. This hotel is a nice place to stay for the value.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 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 Kartville and Carver Arena.
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 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.
