Located on the Illinois River, Peoria (PIA) is the largest city and county seat of Peoria County. Whether you are here on a family vacation, a romantic getaway or traveling solo, the city offers something to suit every budget and taste. Explore the downtown area of the city for its endless stretches of wooded riverbanks and hiking trails while enjoying the unique options for shopping, dining and adventure. This is not all; the city hosts numerous festivals, national and international sporting events and world-class art and culture. Be it the Botanical Garden for its spring blooms, local wineries, O'Brien field for hot dogs and Coke at a summer baseball game, the Morton Pumpkin Festival in its autumn prime or a glass blowing studio and gallery, you'll experience a new kind of fun each and every time.
Be it the Luthy Botanical Gardens, the WeaverRidge Golf Club or the Wheels O' Time Museum, visitors always enjoy the wide array of tourist attractions in Peoria (PIA). For those who want to enjoy a game of slots, roulette or Caribbean Stud Poker, nothing beats the pleasure of boarding the Par-A-Dice Casino, a sparkling riverboat casino.
Best Time to visit Peoria• The best time to visit Peoria is between May and October when the weather is moderate and pleasant.
Fun Family Activities in Peoria• Family vacationers adore the Peoria Pleasure Driveway and Park, a colossal park enclosure that includes a BMX race track, a shooting range, tennis courts and seven golf courses.
• A trip to the Glen Oak Park is also loaded with endless fun and excitement.