| all rooms include en suite bathrooms and tvs with cable/satellite channels, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. this straightforward budget hotel is a 6-minute drive to both downtown peoria and peoria lake. there's free wifi in every room and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, a business center and laundry room, as well as free parking for cars and large vehicles. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
General Wayne
Donovan Park (9 min)
Tranquil parkland featuring cross-country skiing in the wintertime & the Northmoor Observatory. Wildlife Prairie Park (18 min)
2,000-acre zoo with 150+ animals in a natural setting with hiking, biking, fishing, lodging & train. Tower Park (10 min) Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino (14 min)
Casino with slot machines & table games, plus classic hotel rooms, four restaurants & meeting space. Luthy Botanical Garden (9 min)
5 acres of public greenery & flowers with themed areas, a conservatory, concerts & a gift shop. The Peoria PlayHouse (11 min)
Colorful kids' museum featuring interactive exhibits & play areas relating to art, science & music. Caterpillar Visitors Center (9 min)
Caterpillar diggers & tractors, plus trucks from vintage to modern & interactive exhibits. Peoria Zoo (11 min)
Historic park with 100+ global species (some endangered), giraffe feeding & African installations. Giant Oak Park (8 min)
1-acre park & picnic area centered on a centuries-old bur oak tree with a 100 ft. branch span. Peoria Riverfront Museum (9 min)
Multifaceted art & science museum with a sculpture garden, giant-screen theater & planetarium. Laura Bradley Park (9 min)
Large, long-standing natural area with sports facilities, play equipment & a dog park. Northmoor Observatory (8 min) Forest Park Nature Center (12 min)
Over 500 acres of nature preserve featuring trails, a natural history museum & a bird observatory. Endres Park (9 min) | 
