Central Peoria 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.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum.
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.
Donovan Park
Donovan Park is just one of the places to see in Peoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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.
Top hotels in Central Peoria
Quality Inn & Suites Peoria North
Staff courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Peoria
Everything was clean and wonderful. The only issue I had was that there was a bunch of items on the breakfast menu that weren’t available.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Peoria
Nice clean rooms, new towels, comfortable bed & great biscuits & gravy! Excellent hotel for the price!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham Peoria
Yes
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Comfort Suites Peoria I-74
The room was clean. The staff was nice. The breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Peoria
Clean, staff very accommodating
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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 City Hall.
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 O'Brien Field and Carver Arena.
Northwest Peoria
If you're spending some time in Northwest Peoria, Shoppes at Grand Prairie and Weaverridge Golf Course 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.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Peoria City Hall and Carver Arena are top sights worth seeing.
