Location: Peoria
Top Things to do in Peoria
Top 10 Things to do in Peoria, Illinois (IL)
There is nothing average about the average American town of Peoria, where the diverse population and Midwestern vibe has long had entertainment promoters asking, "Will it play in Peoria?" If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, or so the logic goes. Its scenic skyline, energetic nightlife, lively performing arts scene and miles of mountain bike trails will have you wondering why you would want to make it anywhere else. Will you play in Peoria? Yes, you will!
Restaurants in Peoria
1. Catholic Diocese of Peoria Museums
2. Corn Stock Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Corn Stock Theatre: friendly musicals in the summer under the outdoor Tent, contemporary plays and dramas during the winter at our indoor Theatre Center, and youth productions & workshops. A Peoria tradition since 1954. Join us. See you at the Tent!
3. J. Draper Glass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
JDraper Glass is an artistic, educational & entertainment studio dedicated to providing hands on hot glass opportunities. Our mission of is to offer a complete understanding of hot glass as a studio movement in America by engaging the community through hands on opportunities, classes, tours, team building workshops and open houses to encourage an exploration of this medium. Through these efforts, JDraper Glass will cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of the art of hand blown glass.
Reviewed By JustGoTravel2019 - Peoria, United States
One of the Best Secrets in Peoria but a Must Do if you want something that is not only fun but different and great! You even get to take home your creation. Perfect for yourself and something totally unexpected to do with out of town guest.
4. Grand View Drive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By Gsc52 - Peoria, United States
Multi use area you can just take the drive which takes 10 to 15 minutes and it’s beautiful or you can take your bicycle and bike the drive. You can walk the drive You can take your kids to the swing sets at the bottom of the drive you can have a picnic on the picnic tables over looking the river.I live near here I see kids taking wedding pictures families having a picnic and people walking their dogs just enjoying the beautiful view not much you can do for free but you can do it here and you are welcome
5. Dozer Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By monah544
We attended a Peoria Chiefs game at Dozer Park. The food, the contests, the staff always make the trip to the ball field an excellent experience! The seats are super comfortable and the family promotions are fun! Definitely worth attending over and over again all summer long!
6. Spirit of Peoria - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
The Spirit of Peoria is an authentic paddlewheel driven vessel. The Spirit has no props or thrusters, and is powered by twin Caterpillar 3412 diesel gensets, producing 700 kilowatts combined in 208 volt 3-phase voltage. The power is rectified using railroad-style rectifiers, probably from a GM GP38. The DC voltage goes to two traction engines, also from a GM locomotive, which drive the paddlewheel via two forty-foot-long by one-foot-wide chains. This allows the boat to be comparatively fast and efficient, burning approximately 15 gallons (57L) of diesel fuel an hour, with a top speed of over 15 mph (24 km/h). Its shallow draft of 4' enables the Spirit to land in just about any river town. Boarding is by 30' long boarding stages The boat is owned and captained by G. Alex Grieves, and co-captained by Alice Grady and Dylan Masonholder. It routinely travels up and down the Illinois River and Mississippi River.
7. Pettengill Morron House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
8. Caterpillar Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 440 reviews
The Caterpillar Visitors Center is a fascinating look at the company, the iron and the people making sustainable progress possible around the world. From the humble beginnings of the first tractor to the company's present-day leadership in building infrastructure and powering the planet — it's all right here on Peoria's beautiful riverfront. We invite you to experience Caterpillar like never before and plan your visit today.
Reviewed By DallasTricia
We have two family members who work for CAT. Visited for the second time and found it even more interesting than before. There’s a fun LEGO/robotics room for kids and all of the machines on display were decked out in holiday lights and bows. Very festive. We had four children in our group from 2-8 years old. Every staff member was very welcoming. Loved the gift shop, too. They’ve thought of everything when it comes to branded gift items. Good quality and reasonable prices.
9. Forest Park Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
A Peoria Park District facility, Forest Park serves as the doorway to more than 500 acres designated as part of the Illinois State Nature Preserve. The center provides visitors with more than seven miles of trails that lead through dense forest, along trickling stream beds, and over dramatic hillsides. The A-frame trail head features a small natural history museum, nature store, and a room dedicated to bird-watching. Trails and museum are free and open to the public. NO PETS ALLOWED!
Reviewed By pfarrell20 - Chillicothe, United States
I love going to forest park and have been going with members of my family for years. It is one of the best hiking trails that I’ve ever been on!
10. John S. Rhodell Brewing
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