General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport 15 min
Forest Park Nature Center (26 min) Over 500 acres of nature preserve featuring trails, a natural history museum & a bird observatory. Charter Oak Park (15 min) Expansive 120-acre natural area featuring fishing piers, covered picnic facilities & hiking trails. Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino (25 min) Casino with slot machines & table games, plus classic hotel rooms, four restaurants & meeting space. Peoria Zoo (26 min) Historic park with 100+ global species (some endangered), giraffe feeding & African installations. Wheels O' Time Museum (24 min) The Peoria PlayHouse (26 min) Colorful kids' museum featuring interactive exhibits & play areas relating to art, science & music. Laura Bradley Park (17 min) Large, long-standing natural area with sports facilities, play equipment & a dog park. Caterpillar Visitors Center (21 min) Caterpillar diggers & tractors, plus trucks from vintage to modern & interactive exhibits. Luthy Botanical Garden (24 min) 5 acres of public greenery & flowers with themed areas, a conservatory, concerts & a gift shop. Sommer Park North (15 min) Northmoor Observatory (22 min) Peoria Riverfront Museum (21 min) Multifaceted art & science museum with a sculpture garden, giant-screen theater & planetarium. Jubilee College State Park (16 min) 3,200-acre area with diverse wildlife offering campsites, hiking & riding trails, fishing & hunting. |