Guidebook for Peoria
Food Scene
June
4450 N Prospect RdDelicious, farm-to-table restaurant in Peoria Heights - a bit pricey though.
Cute coffee shop nearby with multiple locations around Peoria
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Leaves 'n Beans Coffee - Peoria Heights
4800 N Prospect RdCute coffee shop nearby with multiple locations around Peoria
Our favorite coffee shop in downtown, wifi, great drinks
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thirty-thirty Coffee Co.
734 Main StOur favorite coffee shop in downtown, wifi, great drinks
Salt
4542 N Prospect RdAnother yummy eatery in Peoria Heights
Starbucks
1200 W Main StClose by Starbucks if you need a quick snack/wifi
Jonah's Seafood House
2601 North Main StreetPopular seafood restaurant in E. Peoria
Harvest Cafe
Favorite restaurant in Peoria area - awesome farm to table food and a great price.
Maxine's on Main
208 N Main StAnother tasty, farm-to-table option in nearby Morton
Favorite restaurant in Bloomington - great farm-to-table restaurant, where chef and colleagues own nearby farm from which most of the food is sourced
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Epiphany Farms Restaurant
220 E Front StFavorite restaurant in Bloomington - great farm-to-table restaurant, where chef and colleagues own nearby farm from which most of the food is sourced
Essentials
Panera Bread
1101 W Bird BlvdFor a quick bite on the run, has a drive through
3001 West Grand Parkway
3001 West Grand ParkwayNorth Branch Public Library
Schnucks Peoria
4800 N University StNearby grocery store
Everything Else
Nice, update Public Library downtown. Have another branch closer to us (North Branch - 3001 W. Grand Parkway, Peoria, Illinois 61615). Free wifi, newspapers, etc.
Peoria Public Library Main Library
107 NE Monroe StNice, update Public Library downtown. Have another branch closer to us (North Branch - 3001 W. Grand Parkway, Peoria, Illinois 61615). Free wifi, newspapers, etc.
Walmart Supercenter
8915 N Allen RdIn case you need any last minute items
The Fresh Market
Good, largely organic grocery store nearby
Target
5001 N Big Hollow RdAgain, in case you need anything
Peoria Zoo
2320 N Prospect RdOur local zoo
Metro Centre
4700 N University StNice farmers market open Mon-Sat in nice weather
Richwoods High School
6301 N University StLots of tennis courts in summer and track if you like to run
Sightseeing
Grandview Drive
Grandview DriveNice, scenic drive in Peoria - voted one of the best drives in America
Detweiller Park
8327 N Galena RdLots of nice hiking trails around the bluffs
Jubilee College State Park
West Fussner RoadAnother great local park, with flatter longer trails than Detweiller
West Moss Avenue
West Moss AvenueLovely drive, with all the old houses of Peoria
Entertainment & Activities
Peoria's old time steam boat, offering daily cruises in the nice weather
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Spirit of Peoria
100 Northeast Water StreetPeoria's old time steam boat, offering daily cruises in the nice weather
Cat visitor center, fun family activity for a cold/wet day
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Caterpillar Visitors Center
110 SW Washington StCat visitor center, fun family activity for a cold/wet day
Nice botanical garden, to pass a summer afternoon in, cheap entrance and hard to imagine it's in the middle of town
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Luthy Botanical Garden
2520 N Prospect RdNice botanical garden, to pass a summer afternoon in, cheap entrance and hard to imagine it's in the middle of town
Arts & Culture
Fun little bar w/ live music and food, right on the water
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Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
305 Southwest Water StreetFun little bar w/ live music and food, right on the water
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Irish bar, fun in the summer with lots of outdoor seating
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Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
619 Southwest Water StreetGreat Irish bar, fun in the summer with lots of outdoor seating
Granite City Food & Brewery
230 Conference Center DriveNice pub/brewery w/ good food in E. Peoria