Central Peoria Travel Guide
Peoria
Visit Central 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.
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.
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.
Northwoods Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Northwoods Mall during your trip to Peoria. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
UnityPoint Health - Proctor
If UnityPoint Health - Proctor is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Peoria.
Top hotels in Central Peoria
Comfort Suites Peoria I-74
breakfast was good, rooms were clean, staff was great
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Peoria
The door handle on the room didn't work properly and the door stuck. The mini refrigerator didn't work. It didn't get cold, and it smelled like a dead fish. It made the room reek. The breakfast was ridiculous. They didn't even have butter for toast or the waffles. The coffee machine was impossible ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Peoria North
In need of updating, pool was closed, breakfast was lacking, fitness room very sparse. It was clean though.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Peoria
The staff are amazing people keep up the good work and I enjoy my 3 nights there definitely will come back
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Peoria - North
The shower in the bath did not work. We used our water bottles and poured water. Hower head did not work! Terrible. During the middle of the night someone in the bext door or on the floor was smoking pot. The vent was spewing the smell of pot; we woke up around 2-4 AM. Terrible. These was no breakfast ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Edn Hotel
No problem! Easy check in and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central 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 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.
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.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Northwest Peoria
If you're spending some time in Northwest Peoria, Shoppes at Grand Prairie and Weaverridge Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
