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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Peoria Hotel Deals
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
We never got to stay. They moved us to Best Western. They had emailed in expedia account but we didnt see it until after arrival. We were not happy and really messed up our evening plans.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
We used the parking deck because there was an event going on at the pull up at front door was packed. The garage was a disaster, the ground was in crumbles, falling apart. You couldn’t get out of your car without falling. Suitcases were getting stuck in the huge holes in the concrete and rocks all ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Clean room. Friendly front desk and easy check-in. Parking not too easy. Ease to civic center was appreciated.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
The pool was very dirty and the hot tub was broken.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Overall, our stay was good. The only complaint I have is updating the rooms with more outlets to plug in all the technology most people travel with. My wife and I had cellphones and work laptops but the room did not have enough plugs for charging while we worked. The rooms were clean and casino restaurants ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites East Peoria by IHG
This was my first time in East Peoria and this hotel provided a great location. It was also very clean.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 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.
