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.
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.
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
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
staff was rude couldn't check in until after 5pm
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Throughout the entire stay, the room temperature never cooled below approximately 76°F, making the room consistently uncomfortable for sleeping and occupancy. We reported the issue multiple times to the front desk during our stay but were not given a clear explanation or effective resolution at the ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton E Peoria Riverfront Conf Center
Not the cleanest room, expected better for the price. Definitely needs a remodel-too many touch ups all over. Cigarette bitts all over the landscaping right outside multiple entrances.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Peoria
First the elevator didn’t work! Luckily we were on the 2nd floor. Well not lucky because our room was at the end of the hallway, right by an exit. Oh but the keypad wasn’t working to enter the door, so we had to walk all the way to the main entrance to get in. And if that wasn’t enough we saw a bedbug ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
Easy check in, great breakfast, nice hot shower
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Peoria North
Staff was friendly. Supplied coffee and water often in lobby. Size of room was nice. Bed isn’t great but very nice location and nice shower head.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Valley
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Peoria City Hall and Carver Arena 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 Giant Oak Park and Carver Arena.
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 City Hall.
South Peoria
When in South Peoria, you can plan a visit to O'Brien Field and Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
