Guidebook for Peoria
Food Scene
Trefzger's Bakery
4416 N Prospect RdGreat Bakery! Local Favorite!
Donnelly's or "The Shamrock" is a great place to get lunch, dinner, or stop for a drink with friends. Food is great and owners are wonderful. They are known for their homemade tenderloins.
Donnelly's Irish Pub
4501 N Rockwood DrDonnelly's or "The Shamrock" is a great place to get lunch, dinner, or stop for a drink with friends. Food is great and owners are wonderful. They are known for their homemade tenderloins.
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
305 Southwest Water StreetGreat place for live music.
Located across the street from Bradley University and up the road from the hospitals this is a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They also have GREAT dessert!
The humus and pita bread is one of my favorites, as well and the great pizzas!
30 locals recommend
One World
1245 W Main StLocated across the street from Bradley University and up the road from the hospitals this is a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They also have GREAT dessert!
The humus and pita bread is one of my favorites, as well and the great pizzas!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
619 Southwest Water StreetGreat beer selection
Live Music
Sports
Full Menu
Pour BROS. Craft Taproom
4450 N Prospect RdBeer Bar
Music
$$
Parks & Nature
Rock Island Trail (Parking)
Great place to walk, jog, or ride a bike!
* 540 - acre Nature Center and Preserve.
* 7 miles of hiking trails through both forested woodlands and prairie openings
* A natural history museum and bird observation room
27 locals recommend
Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr* 540 - acre Nature Center and Preserve.
* 7 miles of hiking trails through both forested woodlands and prairie openings
* A natural history museum and bird observation room
President Theodore Roosevelt is said to have proclaimed it the "World's Most Beautiful Drive" during a 1910 visit.
Two and a half mile scenic road with adjacent park areas through Peoria and Peoria Heights, Illinois. Wonderful views of the Illinois River. Was added to the National Register of Historic Places as an historic district in 1996.
A large amount of the land on the valley side is owned by the Peoria Park District and is undeveloped except for park benches.
Of particular note, the drive is said to have been one of the first "linear parks" of its time.
7 locals recommend
Grandview Drive
Grandview DrivePresident Theodore Roosevelt is said to have proclaimed it the "World's Most Beautiful Drive" during a 1910 visit.
Two and a half mile scenic road with adjacent park areas through Peoria and Peoria Heights, Illinois. Wonderful views of the Illinois River. Was added to the National Register of Historic Places as an historic district in 1996.
A large amount of the land on the valley side is owned by the Peoria Park District and is undeveloped except for park benches.
Of particular note, the drive is said to have been one of the first "linear parks" of its time.
Arts & Culture
Caterpillar Visitors Center
110 SW Washington StGreat way to spend the afternoon.
Multifaceted art & science museum with a sculpture garden, giant-screen theater & planetarium.
Typically has local history on display also.
43 locals recommend
Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington StMultifaceted art & science museum with a sculpture garden, giant-screen theater & planetarium.
Typically has local history on display also.
Celebrates all the arts.
Peoria's cultural hub featuring art exhibitions, artists studios, open mic for poetry, salsa dancing, and instruction in art, dance, yoga & tai chi. And lots more!
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
305 Southwest Water StreetCelebrates all the arts.
Peoria's cultural hub featuring art exhibitions, artists studios, open mic for poetry, salsa dancing, and instruction in art, dance, yoga & tai chi. And lots more!
Peoria Symphony Orchestra
101 State StPeoria Area Civic Chorale
809 W Detweiller DrPeoria Players Theatre
4300 N University StPeoria Ballet Academy
809 W Detweiller DrBradley University
1501 W Bradley AveSpalding Pastoral Center
419 NE Madison AveFulton Sheen Museum
Essentials
Schnucks Peoria
4800 N University StWalgreens
2324 W War Memorial DrOSF Saint Francis Medical Center
530 NE Glen Oak AveUnityPoint Health - Proctor Emergency Department
5409 Knoxville AveUnity Point Health Methodist
221 NE Glen Oak AveMetro Nails
4700 N University StNails!
Shopping
Target
5001 N Big Hollow RdNorthwoods Mall station
Our "Older" Mall.
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
5201 W War Memorial DrOutdoor Mall
Barnes & Noble
5001 N Big Hollow RdMetro Centre
4700 N University StSmall shopping area. Several local shops.
Abe's has lots of great local items!
Entertainment & Activities
GQT Willow Knolls 14
4100 W Willow Knolls DrAMC CLASSIC Grand Prairie 18
5311 West American Prairie DriveLandmark Cinemas
3225 N Dries LnLandmark Plaza station
North Dries LaneBowling