Peoria, Peoria County, IL

Places to go in Peoria

37 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

2 Chez Restaurant

Food & Drink

2 Chez Restaurant

Relaxed restaurant serving upscale French- & Italian-tinged New American steaks, seafood & chicken.

7815 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

5th Avenue Fashions

Shopping

5th Avenue Fashions

841 W Main St C, Peoria, IL 61606, USA

Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria

Food & Drink

Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria

Lively chophouse with a salad bar, grill-your-own steaks, Texas toast & baked potatoes.

100 Alexander Ave, Peoria, IL 61603, USA

Bloody Mary Brunch Company

Food & Drink

Bloody Mary Brunch Company

708 W Glen Ave Ste A, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

Caterpillar Visitors Center

Arts & Culture

Caterpillar Visitors Center

Caterpillar diggers & tractors, plus trucks from vintage to modern & interactive exhibits.

110 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602, USA

Childers Eatery

Food & Drink

Childers Eatery

3312 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604, USA

Connected

Food & Drink

Connected

Romantic, intimate locale preparing select Italian & American entrees along with creative cocktails.

3218 N Dries Ln, Peoria, IL 61604, USA

Corpo Bello Salon Day Spa & Boutique - Peoria, IL

Wellness

Corpo Bello Salon Day Spa & Boutique - Peoria, IL

2900 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

CxT Roasting Company - Keller Station

Food & Drink

CxT Roasting Company - Keller Station

6035 Knoxville Ave Ste 101, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

Cyd’s in the Park

Food & Drink

Cyd’s in the Park

Quaint eatery & bakery with a covered patio serving familiar cafe fare, such as soup & sandwiches.

5805 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

Dar Al-Coffee

Food & Drink

Dar Al-Coffee

1229 W McClure Ave Ste R, Peoria, IL 61604, USA

Detweiller Park

Outdoors

Detweiller Park

This 760-acre park features a nature reserve, hiking trails, picnic shelters, sports fields & more.

8327 N Galena Rd, Peoria, IL 61615, USA

Donovan Park

Outdoors

Donovan Park

Tranquil parkland featuring cross-country skiing in the wintertime & the Northmoor Observatory.

5805 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

Elevate Trampoline Park

Sports & Recreation

Elevate Trampoline Park

8800 N Allen Rd #2, Peoria, IL 61615, USA

First Ascent Peoria

Sports & Recreation

First Ascent Peoria

927 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602, USA

Fish House

Food & Drink

Fish House

Traditional seafood & American restaurant in low-lit, old-school digs with a full bar & fish market.

4919 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

Intuition Coffee + Juice

Food & Drink

Intuition Coffee + Juice

734 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, USA

Kenny's Westside Pub

Nightlife

Kenny's Westside Pub

Irish-inspired hangout offering beer, pub grub & frequent entertainment such as live music.

112 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602, USA

Lakeview Park

Outdoors

Lakeview Park

Park featuring a playground, an aquatic center, indoor ice skating, a theater, a library & more.

1917 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

Laura Bradley Park

Outdoors

Laura Bradley Park

Large, long-standing natural area with sports facilities, play equipment & a dog park.

1314 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL 61606, USA

Martinis On Water Street

Nightlife

Martinis On Water Street

Cocktail bar with an extensive drink list & live music in a historic train station building.

212 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, USA

Northwoods Mall

Shopping

Northwoods Mall

Brand-name retailers, fast food, bowling & bungee trampolines are the draw at this established mall.

2200 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61613, USA

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery

Nightlife

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery

Historic, renovated church with stained windows & a patio serves beers, elevated pub grub & bocce.

321 NE Madison Ave, Peoria, IL 61603, USA

Peoria Civic Center

Arts & Culture

Peoria Civic Center

Spacious longtime center features a wide variety of performances, college basketball games & events.

201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602, USA