East Bluff Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Bluff
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Peoria Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Peoria Zoo during your trip to Peoria. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
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.
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 East Bluff Hotel Deals
Charming Vintage Hideaway with Finished Attic
Perfect vintage house for the weekend! Had everything we needed!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Charming 3 Bedroom Ranch by downtown Peoria & OSF!
Listing was better than described
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Paris in the Heights: 3Bed+Backyard Patio
Owner was very helpful throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 8 June 2025
The Grandview Retreat. Elite 4 bedroom & Hot Tub
The house was comfortable and clean. The location is good and was convenient for us since we were visiting surrounding areas. The neighborhood is quiet. The beds are comfortable. The house is updated. We had no issues.
Reviewed on 23 July 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
The room was clean. It had everything I needed. The lobby stairs-specifically - were not so clean, but nothing terrible. The bar closes too early. I love the decorum of the hotel. A really cool place for families.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Clean
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Bluff
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 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.
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.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Peoria City Hall and Carver Arena 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.
North Peoria
While visiting North Peoria, you might make a stop by sights like Galena Marina and Boyds Hollow Woods.