North Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Valley
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.
St. Mary's Cathedral
After visiting St. Mary's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes at Grand Prairie during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Our pick of the best North Valley Hotel Deals
Madison’s Place UNIT B
Super clean. Great stay.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Wonderful like always!!! Shout out to the bar tender, smooth guy!!!
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
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Best breakfast hands down
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
This was perfectly passable for a quick overnight stay. The building has some wear and tear they need to address our bathroom door knob was loose, scapes on the walls etc. it was clean though seemed recently updated. Beds were ok better than many. Didn’t get the breakfast, but looked okay for free. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Valley
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Carver Arena and Courthouse Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
