Guidebook for Chillicothe
Parks & Nature
Park at Robinson Park and begin your hike on the Illinois River Bluff Trail - a 5.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Peoria, Illinois that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Beautiful!
Robinson Park
400 W Mossville RdPark at Robinson Park and begin your hike on the Illinois River Bluff Trail - a 5.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Peoria, Illinois that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Beautiful!
Wildlife Prairie Park is home to only animals who are native to the Midwest region. Many of the animals at the Park were rescued and could not be released back into the wild. There is a 1.5 trail that will take you all through the woods to see these creatures in their natural environment. The enclosures at Wildlife Prairie Park are made to be as close to the natural surrounds as possible. Take a walk through the Merrill Woods and discover native animals in the Midwest. Animals include: Bison, Elk, Cougars, Black Bears, Fox, Bobcats, Crane, Eagles, Otters, Owls, Snakes, Turtles, domesticated farm animals, and much more!
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Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor RdWildlife Prairie Park is home to only animals who are native to the Midwest region. Many of the animals at the Park were rescued and could not be released back into the wild. There is a 1.5 trail that will take you all through the woods to see these creatures in their natural environment. The enclosures at Wildlife Prairie Park are made to be as close to the natural surrounds as possible. Take a walk through the Merrill Woods and discover native animals in the Midwest. Animals include: Bison, Elk, Cougars, Black Bears, Fox, Bobcats, Crane, Eagles, Otters, Owls, Snakes, Turtles, domesticated farm animals, and much more!
Immerse yourself in nature as you hike the hills of Singing Woods Nature Preserve. 1 mile from our home. There is also a prairie grass field with trails. In the summer it is filled with butterflies and dragonflies!
Tawny Oaks Visitor Center
715 West Singing Woods RoadImmerse yourself in nature as you hike the hills of Singing Woods Nature Preserve. 1 mile from our home. There is also a prairie grass field with trails. In the summer it is filled with butterflies and dragonflies!
Peoria Zoo
2320 N Prospect RdPlayground, botanical gardens, and zoo with lions & giraffes.
Over 500 acres of nature preserve featuring trails, a natural history museum & a bird observatory.
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Naturzentrum Forest Park
5809 N Forest Park DrOver 500 acres of nature preserve featuring trails, a natural history museum & a bird observatory.
The Rock Island Trail State Park is a 26-mile long public rail trail in the west-central region of the U.S. state of Illinois. It was designated a National Recreation Trail in 2003. It passes through portions of Peoria and Stark counties.
Rock Island Trail
Rock Island TrailThe Rock Island Trail State Park is a 26-mile long public rail trail in the west-central region of the U.S. state of Illinois. It was designated a National Recreation Trail in 2003. It passes through portions of Peoria and Stark counties.
Sightseeing
Grand View Drive is a 2.52 mile meandering pleasure driveway constructed in 1903. The “world’s most beautiful drive,” as President Theodore Roosevelt referred to it in a visit to Peoria in 1910, offers visitors numerous panoramic scenic views of the Illinois River Valley and the chance to view many historic and remarkable homes lining it. The drive is especially beautiful in autumn, with the ever-changing colors of fall leaves.
Grand View Drive is the only linear park on the National Historic Register. It contains the following:
Scenic overlooks of the Illinois River Valley
Picnic benches
Ball diamond
Hiking trail access
Playground areas
Sand volleyball court
Picnic shelters
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Grandview Drive
Grandview DriveGrand View Drive is a 2.52 mile meandering pleasure driveway constructed in 1903. The “world’s most beautiful drive,” as President Theodore Roosevelt referred to it in a visit to Peoria in 1910, offers visitors numerous panoramic scenic views of the Illinois River Valley and the chance to view many historic and remarkable homes lining it. The drive is especially beautiful in autumn, with the ever-changing colors of fall leaves.
Grand View Drive is the only linear park on the National Historic Register. It contains the following:
Scenic overlooks of the Illinois River Valley
Picnic benches
Ball diamond
Hiking trail access
Playground areas
Sand volleyball court
Picnic shelters
Park is home to 500,000-gallon water tower has three observation decks. Ride the exterior elevator 200 feet above Peoria Heights and the Illinois River Valley to see the panoramic view of the entire area.
Tower Park
1222 E Kingman AvePark is home to 500,000-gallon water tower has three observation decks. Ride the exterior elevator 200 feet above Peoria Heights and the Illinois River Valley to see the panoramic view of the entire area.
Arts & Culture
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a public museum of art, science, and culture located in downtown Peoria, Illinois. It also is home to a 3D theater and Planetarium Dome.
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Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington StThe Peoria Riverfront Museum is a public museum of art, science, and culture located in downtown Peoria, Illinois. It also is home to a 3D theater and Planetarium Dome.
Peoria Corn Stock is Peoria’s only outdoor community theatre where shows are presented under a big-top style tent. Located at 1700 N Park Road, in Peoria, Illinois.
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Corn Stock Theatre
1700 N Park RdPeoria Corn Stock is Peoria’s only outdoor community theatre where shows are presented under a big-top style tent. Located at 1700 N Park Road, in Peoria, Illinois.
There is something for everyone: Antique and collector cars, fire trucks, airplanes, bicycles, clocks, tools, farm and Caterpillar equipment, steam locomotive and train, Grandma’s kitchen, vintage clothing, toys, Dioramas, Lionel layouts, music machines and devices.
Wheels O' Time Museum
1710 W Woodside DrThere is something for everyone: Antique and collector cars, fire trucks, airplanes, bicycles, clocks, tools, farm and Caterpillar equipment, steam locomotive and train, Grandma’s kitchen, vintage clothing, toys, Dioramas, Lionel layouts, music machines and devices.
Shopping
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie is Peorias newest and most unique retail destination with more than 70 specialty stores and restaurants. Ladies, be sure to check out Apricot Lane Boutique, Black & White Store, Brighton, and Banana Republic Factory Outlet.
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The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
5201 W War Memorial DrThe Shoppes at Grand Prairie is Peorias newest and most unique retail destination with more than 70 specialty stores and restaurants. Ladies, be sure to check out Apricot Lane Boutique, Black & White Store, Brighton, and Banana Republic Factory Outlet.
Bass Pro Shops is a privately held retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor recreation merchandise, known for stocking a wide selection of gear. Bass Pro Shops supports and sells merchandise for the National Audubon Society.
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Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is a privately held retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor recreation merchandise, known for stocking a wide selection of gear. Bass Pro Shops supports and sells merchandise for the National Audubon Society.
Essentials
Kroger
9219 N Lindbergh DrStarbucks inside the store to get you energized for your grocery shopping.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC CLASSIC Grand Prairie 18
5311 West American Prairie DriveGreat Theater with 18 screens.
The Peoria Chiefs are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals, from Peoria, Illinois. They play in the Western Division of the Midwest League.
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Dozer Park
730 SW Jefferson AveThe Peoria Chiefs are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals, from Peoria, Illinois. They play in the Western Division of the Midwest League.
Food Scene
A happening scene with a variety of locally owned restaurants and boutiques.
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Junction City Shopping Center
5901 N Prospect RdA happening scene with a variety of locally owned restaurants and boutiques.
A steak experience. On the river, great atmosphere. Pick out your steak, slap it on the grill, and enjoy an awesome salad bar & drinks while your steak is sizzling to perfection.
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Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria
100 Alexander AveA steak experience. On the river, great atmosphere. Pick out your steak, slap it on the grill, and enjoy an awesome salad bar & drinks while your steak is sizzling to perfection.
One of our favorites! Quaint American eatery with a robust wine & whiskey menu preparing elevated locally-focused fare.
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Hearth Restaurant
4604 N Prospect RdOne of our favorites! Quaint American eatery with a robust wine & whiskey menu preparing elevated locally-focused fare.
Best fish house in the area! Fresh, fresh, fresh. Be sure to try out their Au gratin cheesy potatoes and homemade rolls too. YUM!
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Fish House
4919 N University StBest fish house in the area! Fresh, fresh, fresh. Be sure to try out their Au gratin cheesy potatoes and homemade rolls too. YUM!
A fine dining restaurant known for its delicious dry aged steaks. In addition to steaks, you can enjoy fresh seafood, veal, prime rib, chicken, lamb & pork. Jim's Steakhouse is located at 110 SW. Jefferson in the lower level of the Janssen Law Center.
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Jim's Steak House
110 SW Jefferson AveA fine dining restaurant known for its delicious dry aged steaks. In addition to steaks, you can enjoy fresh seafood, veal, prime rib, chicken, lamb & pork. Jim's Steakhouse is located at 110 SW. Jefferson in the lower level of the Janssen Law Center.
Organic breakfast & lunch food in trendy Junction City. Delicious!
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Childers Eatery - Junction City
5805 N Humboldt AveOrganic breakfast & lunch food in trendy Junction City. Delicious!
Relaxed restaurant serving upscale French- & Italian-tinged New American steaks, seafood & chicken.
2 Chez Restaurant
7815 Knoxville AveRelaxed restaurant serving upscale French- & Italian-tinged New American steaks, seafood & chicken.
We love this pizza! Casual, modern pizzeria dishing up pies with multiple sauce & crust styles (including gluten-free).
Firehouse Pizza
8879 Knoxville AveWe love this pizza! Casual, modern pizzeria dishing up pies with multiple sauce & crust styles (including gluten-free).
From their beans to their baristas, thirty-thirty is devoted to serving you the finest coffee experience. In Junction City (Peoria Heights).
thirty-thirty Coffee Co. (Junction City)
5901 North Prospect RoadFrom their beans to their baristas, thirty-thirty is devoted to serving you the finest coffee experience. In Junction City (Peoria Heights).
A Peoria local specialty coffee company, featuring direct relationship coffees, specialty cocktails, wines, beer, and locally produced artisan foods. Founded in December 2013, Zion sources specialty coffee directly from small growers in Central America.
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Zion Coffee Bar
803 SW Adams StA Peoria local specialty coffee company, featuring direct relationship coffees, specialty cocktails, wines, beer, and locally produced artisan foods. Founded in December 2013, Zion sources specialty coffee directly from small growers in Central America.
Pastries and really good coffee, located in Peoria Heights by Grandview Drive. Grab a coffee and take a walk. Or sit and catch up with friends in their inviting coffee shop.
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Leaves 'n Beans Coffee - Peoria Heights
4800 N Prospect RdPastries and really good coffee, located in Peoria Heights by Grandview Drive. Grab a coffee and take a walk. Or sit and catch up with friends in their inviting coffee shop.