Laura's Peoria Guide
Groceries
My grocery store of choice in Peoria because of it's decent organic produce section and large health market. (Wellness Wednesday both of those sections are 10% off!)
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Hy-Vee
4125 N Sheridan RdMy grocery store of choice in Peoria because of it's decent organic produce section and large health market. (Wellness Wednesday both of those sections are 10% off!)
Most comprehensive specialty natural healthcare store in Peoria. Great selection of specialty organic foods and hygiene products and bulk section. Delicious always organic lunch options in their in house cafe. I love the soups - call to find out the soup of the day :)
Sunrise Health Foods - Peoria
Most comprehensive specialty natural healthcare store in Peoria. Great selection of specialty organic foods and hygiene products and bulk section. Delicious always organic lunch options in their in house cafe. I love the soups - call to find out the soup of the day :)
Very popular budget grocery store chain. Has all the basics and a growing focus on healthy and organic foods.
ALDI
3420 N University StVery popular budget grocery store chain. Has all the basics and a growing focus on healthy and organic foods.
Locally owned small family grocery, definitely part of the heartbeat of Peoria. Closest to my home but will be a little more pricey than a standard grocery chain.
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Haddad's West Peoria Market
2407 W Rohmann AveLocally owned small family grocery, definitely part of the heartbeat of Peoria. Closest to my home but will be a little more pricey than a standard grocery chain.
Local specialty meat shop with a few other groceries. If you love meat and plan to cook, definitely stop by! They also grill out for lunch in the right seasons.
Alwan & Sons Meat Company
703 E War Memorial DrLocal specialty meat shop with a few other groceries. If you love meat and plan to cook, definitely stop by! They also grill out for lunch in the right seasons.
Dixon's Seafood Shoppe
6926 N University StLocal specialty seafood shop
Shopping
If you forgot something at home, this is a fashionable, budget friendly place to find clothing items. I have gotten some of my favorite clothes here :)
Clothes Mentor Peoria
2601 W Lake AveIf you forgot something at home, this is a fashionable, budget friendly place to find clothing items. I have gotten some of my favorite clothes here :)
T.J. Maxx
Reasonably priced designer clothing, bags, shoes and home goods.
Peoria's newest (outdoor) shopping center. Lots of clothing and specialty stores and restaurants.
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The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
5201 W War Memorial DrPeoria's newest (outdoor) shopping center. Lots of clothing and specialty stores and restaurants.
Northwoods Mall station
Indoor shopping mall in the center of town.
Cute boutique shopping center in Peoria Heights known for specialty shops. Fun place to wander and grab lunch or coffee at Cyd's or 3030 Coffee.
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Junction City Shopping Center
5901 N Prospect RdCute boutique shopping center in Peoria Heights known for specialty shops. Fun place to wander and grab lunch or coffee at Cyd's or 3030 Coffee.
Parks & Nature
Large beautiful forest preserve with many intertwined hiking trails. You can really lose yourself in nature here...so enjoy but also grab a map at the visitor center and pay attention to where you are going :)
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Naturzentrum Forest Park
5809 N Forest Park DrLarge beautiful forest preserve with many intertwined hiking trails. You can really lose yourself in nature here...so enjoy but also grab a map at the visitor center and pay attention to where you are going :)
Huge beautiful park with many hiking trails and a lot of open space as well. Many local soccer leagues play at the fields here and there is also a really nice playground for kids and big kids :)
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Detweiller Park
8327 N Galena RdHuge beautiful park with many hiking trails and a lot of open space as well. Many local soccer leagues play at the fields here and there is also a really nice playground for kids and big kids :)
We are so lucky to have this large beautiful park bordering our neighborhood : ) Beautiful scenery with lots of trees, rolling hills and running trails. Also has two dog parks, frisbee golf course, tennis courts, picnic pavilions (may need to be rented ahead of time), and an outdoor theater.
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Laura Bradley Park
1314 N Park RdWe are so lucky to have this large beautiful park bordering our neighborhood : ) Beautiful scenery with lots of trees, rolling hills and running trails. Also has two dog parks, frisbee golf course, tennis courts, picnic pavilions (may need to be rented ahead of time), and an outdoor theater.
Sightseeing
This street is lined with mansions and has an amazing view of the city and the river. It is a very popular place to run/walk and there are also several spots to sit in the grass or on benches/picnic tables. I'm a sucker for sunsets so that is my favorite time to go (check weatherchannel.com for sunset times)!
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Grandview Drive
Grandview DriveThis street is lined with mansions and has an amazing view of the city and the river. It is a very popular place to run/walk and there are also several spots to sit in the grass or on benches/picnic tables. I'm a sucker for sunsets so that is my favorite time to go (check weatherchannel.com for sunset times)!
Entertainment & Activities
Paint your own pottery! Great activity for friends, partners or families. You choose pre-made pottery pieces that you want to paint based on your budget and how much time you have to spend painting. Great for gift making. Keep in mind that your pottery will need to be cooked and picked up at a later date. Call for details.
Fired Up
4532 N Prospect RdPaint your own pottery! Great activity for friends, partners or families. You choose pre-made pottery pieces that you want to paint based on your budget and how much time you have to spend painting. Great for gift making. Keep in mind that your pottery will need to be cooked and picked up at a later date. Call for details.
Main event center in Peoria that hosts everything from the symphony, to auto shows, conferences and headlining concerts.
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Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson AveMain event center in Peoria that hosts everything from the symphony, to auto shows, conferences and headlining concerts.
Professional concert venue - seems to have changed names from Limelight Eventplex to Monarch Music Hall but both names are still in different places online.
Monarch Music Hall
8102 N University StProfessional concert venue - seems to have changed names from Limelight Eventplex to Monarch Music Hall but both names are still in different places online.
This event center hosts a diverse range of events. My favorite is beginner drop in salsa dancing lessons followed by a salsa social. Check the website to see what is happening during your stay in Peoria!
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
305 Southwest Water StreetThis event center hosts a diverse range of events. My favorite is beginner drop in salsa dancing lessons followed by a salsa social. Check the website to see what is happening during your stay in Peoria!
Charming outdoor (under a tent) theater active in the appropriate seasons :) Check out their website to see what's going on during your visit!
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Corn Stock Theatre
1700 N Park RdCharming outdoor (under a tent) theater active in the appropriate seasons :) Check out their website to see what's going on during your visit!
Newer museum sponsored by our local giant, Caterpillar (yellow tractors) with a great mix of science, local history and art. It does have changing exhibits so check the website to see what is available during your trip!
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Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington StNewer museum sponsored by our local giant, Caterpillar (yellow tractors) with a great mix of science, local history and art. It does have changing exhibits so check the website to see what is available during your trip!
Inside the Peoria Riverfront Museum, check out website link for events and showtimes.
Dome Planetarium
222 Southwest Washington StreetInside the Peoria Riverfront Museum, check out website link for events and showtimes.
Getting Around
Great way to get to and from Chicago Airports among other destinations. There is a stop located one block from the house on Main and Elmwood where you can get picked up and dropped off.
Peoria Charter Coach
2600 Northeast Adams StreetGreat way to get to and from Chicago Airports among other destinations. There is a stop located one block from the house on Main and Elmwood where you can get picked up and dropped off.
Greater Peoria Mass Transit District (CityLink)
2105 NE Jefferson StPublic bus system.
Employers and Schools
Literally at the end of my street, if you are in town to visit Bradley, you really can't get much closer than my house unless you are staying in a dorm :)
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Bradley University
1501 W Bradley AveLiterally at the end of my street, if you are in town to visit Bradley, you really can't get much closer than my house unless you are staying in a dorm :)
If you are coming to work at Caterpillar's downtown Peoria location, you will find yourself about 1.5 miles just up Main St :)
Caterpillar Inc. - Administration Building (AB)
100 NE Adams StIf you are coming to work at Caterpillar's downtown Peoria location, you will find yourself about 1.5 miles just up Main St :)