North Valley Travel Guide
Peoria
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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.
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.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum.
St. Mary's Cathedral
After visiting St. Mary's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
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.
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes at Grand Prairie during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Top hotels in North Valley
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Nice clean rooms with silence property good for solo traveler stayed for 3N
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Peoria
Spacious room, good breakfast & friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Everyone was nice and there was a great breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Peoria North
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
The room was clean but the hotel is dated and starting to show its age. The tv remote was klunky, it would not change channels by pressing numbers. Check-in was seamless and staff was excellent. Overall it was okay and I’d book it again.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Valley
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Peoria City Hall and Carver Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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 Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
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.
