Windom Place neighborhood
Food scene
A full menu of authentic, delicious Vietnamese cuisine on Main St., in the Campustown neighborhood of Bradley University.
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Thanh Linh Restaurant
1209 W Main StA full menu of authentic, delicious Vietnamese cuisine on Main St., in the Campustown neighborhood of Bradley University.
A beautifully-renovated space in Peoria's Warehouse District offering hand-crafted spirits, drink flights and distillery tours, with a menu of charcuterie, small plates and main dishes.
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Black Band Distillery
1000 SW Adams StA beautifully-renovated space in Peoria's Warehouse District offering hand-crafted spirits, drink flights and distillery tours, with a menu of charcuterie, small plates and main dishes.
Built inside an historic church in downtown Peoria, this microbrewery includes an outdoor bocce court. Inside, enjoy craft beers and cocktails, along with their flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, schnitzel and goulash.
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Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery
321 NE Madison AveBuilt inside an historic church in downtown Peoria, this microbrewery includes an outdoor bocce court. Inside, enjoy craft beers and cocktails, along with their flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, schnitzel and goulash.
Alexander's is a casual restaurant with a classic chophouse menu (including grill-your-own steaks), salad bar and cocktails.
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Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria
100 Alexander AveAlexander's is a casual restaurant with a classic chophouse menu (including grill-your-own steaks), salad bar and cocktails.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Peoria Heights is a quaint mix of restaurants, unique shops and new development. Nearby, the bluffs of Grand View Drive offer scenic views of the Illinois River valley.
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Peoria Heights
Downtown Peoria Heights is a quaint mix of restaurants, unique shops and new development. Nearby, the bluffs of Grand View Drive offer scenic views of the Illinois River valley.
Sightseeing
The Riverfront Museum includes the Dome Planetarium and offers a diverse exhibit calendar covering arts and culture, nature and science.
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Iziko lePeoria Riverfront
222 SW Washington StThe Riverfront Museum includes the Dome Planetarium and offers a diverse exhibit calendar covering arts and culture, nature and science.
Take yourself out to the ball game. See the Peoria Chiefs (a High-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) play in their new home in downtown Peoria.
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Dozer Park
730 SW Jefferson AveTake yourself out to the ball game. See the Peoria Chiefs (a High-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) play in their new home in downtown Peoria.
For over 60 years, Peoria Players has staged plays and musicals showcasing the best talent in Central Illinois.
Peoria Players Theatre
4300 N University StFor over 60 years, Peoria Players has staged plays and musicals showcasing the best talent in Central Illinois.
A Peoria tradition since 1954, Corn Stock Theatre stages musicals in the summer under an outdoor tent, contemporary plays in the winter at the indoor Theatre Center, and youth productions and workshops.
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Corn Stock Theatre
1700 N Park RdA Peoria tradition since 1954, Corn Stock Theatre stages musicals in the summer under an outdoor tent, contemporary plays in the winter at the indoor Theatre Center, and youth productions and workshops.
Located in nearby Hannah City, this nature preserve is home to bison, bears, otters, bobcats, coyotes, eagles and other animals native to Illinois, plus an event space in the visitor center.
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Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor RdLocated in nearby Hannah City, this nature preserve is home to bison, bears, otters, bobcats, coyotes, eagles and other animals native to Illinois, plus an event space in the visitor center.
This 760-acre park in north Peoria features a nature reserve, hiking trails, picnic shelters, sports fields, birding and beautiful fall foliage.
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Detweiller Park
8327 N Galena RdThis 760-acre park in north Peoria features a nature reserve, hiking trails, picnic shelters, sports fields, birding and beautiful fall foliage.
The Civic Center houses an arena, theater, ballrooms, exhibit halls and meeting space. It's home to Bradley Braves men's basketball, Peoria Rivermen hockey, the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Peoria Ballet.
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Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson AveThe Civic Center houses an arena, theater, ballrooms, exhibit halls and meeting space. It's home to Bradley Braves men's basketball, Peoria Rivermen hockey, the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Peoria Ballet.
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Enjoy a boba tea at Dang Banh Mi
Dang Banh Mi is a sandwich shop located in Campustown (1215 W. Main St.). They offer a large selection of boba teas and they're all delicious (and their banh mis are pretty good, too).
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You're a short hop to I-74
Windom Place is only a mile (4 minutes) from the I-74 Expressway; take Main St. west to University St., then turn right.
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You're within walking distance of three hospitals
- Unity Point (Methodist) Hospital: 0.5 mi.
- Illinois Medical Center: 0.7 mi.
- OSF St. Francis Hospital: 0.9 mi.
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Get a Cat hat
At the Caterpillar Visitors Center (110 SW Washington St.)
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Tour the Pettengill-Morron House
Located only a half-mile from Windom Place (at 1212 W. Moss Ave.), the house is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Filled with the Pettengill family's furnishings, artwork, artifacts and textiles from the mid-1800s, it's open to the public as a house museum.
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Go to the Farmer's Market on the riverfront
The 2022 RiverFront Market is open Saturdays (8am-noon) from mid-May through September. To learn more, go to: visitdowntownpeoria.com/peoria-riverfront-market
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Make your tee-time your best time
WeaverRidge Golf Club (5100 N. Weaverridge Blvd., Peoria) is an 18-hole championship public course rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest. The clubhouse includes a restaurant with two fireplaces and a wooded deck and patio.
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Take a spa day
Make an appointment at the Senara Med Spa and Wellness Center (2208 W. Willow Knolls Dr., Peoria). Their day spa offers a package of services designed to de-stress, detox and delight you.