Attractions in Peoria, Illinois

Casinos

Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino 815-875-2184
21 Blackjack Boulevard, East Peoria, IL 61611
This is a 1,800 passenger Par-A-Dice Riverboat that offers year-round high-stakes riverboat gaming on the Illinois River. more info map

John C. Flanagan House 309-674-1921
942 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603
The oldest house in Peoria was built in 1837 by a young Philadelphia lawyer. more info map
Pettengill-Morrin House 309-674-1921
1212 West Moss Avenue, Peoria, IL 61606
This Victorian Mansion which was built in 1868 lies in a historic preservation district and contains Jean Morron's collection of antique furnishings and artifacts. more info map

African-American Museum Hall of Fame 309-673-2206
309 Dusable Street, Peoria, IL 61605
Exhibits are the collection, study and exhibition of African-American life and culture. more info map
Apollo Fine Arts and Entertainment Center 309-673-4343
311 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602
A great place for your next meeting, party, concert or film. Plus a hour long tour of Peoria history. more info map
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria 309-674-6822
305 Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Located on Peoriaâ€™s riverfront, the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and until 8:00 p.m. on Fridays. more info
Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences 309-686-7000
1125 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614
The largest museum of its kind in Western Illinois. This museum features a renowned planerarium with the world's largest solar system model. more info map
Wheels O'Time Museum 309-243-9020
11923 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602
Take a tour through this hands-on museum featuring vintage and classic automobiles, gasoline engines, airplanes, jukeboxes, toys, real and model trains, a spinning wheel... more info map

George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden 309-686-3362
2218 North Prospect Road, Peoria, IL 61603
This 5,000 square foot conservatory features special events and displays scheduled throughout the year. more info map
Glen Oak Zoo 309-686-3365
2218 North Prospect Road, Peoria, IL 61603
A unique hands-on discovery and activity area. more info map
Tower Park 309-682-8732
1222 East Kingman, Peoria, IL 61616
Enjoy a panoramic view of the Illinois River from the comfort of a glass-enclosed elevator that takes you up 175 feet to one of three observation decks. more info map

Historic Trolley 309-672-2860
Enjoy a trip back in time down Peoria streets that will provide you better understanding of Peoria's illustrious past. With narration provided by the Peoria Historical... more info map