Downtown Peoria, IL
Peoria
Visit Downtown 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.
Bradley University
Explore the campus of Bradley University, during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
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.
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 check out its top-notch restaurants.
Illinois Central College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Illinois Central College, during your travels in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Downtown Peoria Hotel Deals
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
"Room was clean, but the rest of the property and amenities were not taken care of well."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
"Good hotel, comfortable rooms"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Courtyard Peoria Downtown
"I specifically booked a hotel with pool and hot tub as I need this amenity as I continue recovering from knee injury. I arrived to find the pool drained and facilities closed. The front desk basically shrugged. They did let me switch to a room across the hall when the first was in a dark corner. ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
"Bedside table had something sticky spilled on it"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
"Room was clean and comfortable but the bathroom had peeling paint on ceiling."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites East Peoria by IHG
"Clean room that was very large. Smooth and quick check in. Would stay here again!"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Peoria
West Bluff
While West Bluff isn't home to many top sights, Giant Oak Park and Carver Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Valley
Though North Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden.
West Peoria
Though West Peoria might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum.
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
South Peoria
Though South Peoria might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Central Peoria
While there might not be top attractions in Central Peoria, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northwoods Mall and Weaverridge Golf Course.
