Northwest Peoria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest 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.
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.
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.
Weaverridge Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Peoria at Weaverridge Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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 Northwest Peoria Hotel Deals
Wingate By Wyndham Peoria
Kris & the guy at the front desk were great. Super friendly and you could truly tell they liked to be there!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Peoria At Grand Prairie by IHG
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Motel 6 Peoria, IL
They have a bad case of bedbugs and some flying insects.Trash behind the bed and under it. Floors need to be mopped with cleaning detergents. They need to invest in new waterheaters
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Candlewood Suites Grand Prairie by IHG
Comfortable stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie, IL
The Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Peoria
Fabulous check in! Room carpeting was pretty badly stained in several spots. Not enough pillows on bed. ‘Hot’ breakfast was pre-made sandwiches.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Peoria
North Peoria
While visiting North Peoria, you might make a stop by sights like Galena Marina and Boyds Hollow Woods.
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 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 Riverfront Museum.
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.
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 Peoria Riverfront Museum are top sights worth seeing.
