With its unique combination of downtown hotspots, quaint parks, and eclectic shops, Peoria, Illinois offers the best of both worlds. Explore the Peoria RiverFront and enjoy a day browsing the shops, followed by dinner at one of the restaurants overlooking the river and live entertainment. Try your luck at any of the Riverboat Casinos. Or get out of the city and tour the Apple Blossom Farm where you will find a variety of different apples, petting zoo, corn maze, and more! Whatever your interests, Peoria is sure to offer something to keep the whole family entertained. While staying at the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Peoria, IL, make sure to check out the following local area attractions:

• Bike/Walking/Hiking Trails
• Golf
• Near Business Park
• Near Restaurants
• Near Shopping
• The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
  An open-air shopping and lifestyle center that is Peoria's most unique retail shopping destination anchored by Bergner's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Linen N' Things, Border's and Old Navy.
• The Peoria Civic Center
  Family events, concerts, tradeshows, banquets, meeting space and more.
• Wildlife Prairie State Park
  A 2,000 acre zoological park that is home to wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bear, otter and much more.
• Apple Blossom Farm
  Open to the public August thru November 15. Petting zoo, playground area, Blossom Bakery, Harvest Barn, hayrack rides and the 11 acre corn maze. Bring the family!
• Tanners Orchard
  A favorite fall destination spot with many different enjoyable activities for children and adults alike. Open July - November
• Wheels O' Time Museum
  A museum of the 20th Century. See, feel and listen to the products of the past.
• Peoria Park District
  Information on area parks, zoo, golf, and area events.
• Three Sisters Park
  400 acres of open fields and wooded space.1918 Living History Village, indoor facilities, wedding chapel, special events.
• Spirit of Peoria
  Riverboat trips - Overnight exursions, private charters, dinner & sightseeing cruises.
• Peoria Rivermen Hockey Club!
  Semipro hockey - Get the schedule.
• Peoria Chiefs
  Semipro baseball - Get the schedule.
• The Peoria RiverFront - One of Illinois' oldest and most exciting regions, alive with adventure and fun for all. Shop, eat, and enjoy the arts and entertainment in a friendly, vibrant urban environment.
• Peoria Players Theatre
  The oldest continuosly-running community theatre in Illinois and the 4th oldest in the nation.
• Corn Stock Theatre
  Live theater productions in Upper Bradley Park
• EastSide Centre
  A premier athletic and fitness facility.
• Lakeview Museum
  Museum and planetarium
• The Peoria Art Guild
  Exhibits the artwork of local, regional, national and international artists, and offers their work for sale or rent. However, its main purpose is education.
• Par-a-dice Hotel & Casino
  Riverboat casino and land hotel that features 208 rooms and suites.
  
  
• More Area Events & Attractions: Click here: Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
• More information about East Peoria: City of East Peoria