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.
Camp Wokanda
After visiting Camp Wokanda, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Peoria Hotel Deals
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
The check in staff was very helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
It was a great stay
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Best check in i have ever had..very courteous. Clean rooms and hotel was clean.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
My wife and I brought our 5 year old grandson, and we really enjoyed our stay. The pool is great. It’s not gigantic, but it’s heated and it’s indoor/outdoor. You can swim (or walk, it’s not very deep) to one end, push through a plastic flap door and be outside. During our stay it was a frigid 30 ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Nice rooms!! Spacious and clean
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Peoria
Yes
Reviewed on 23 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, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo 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.
