The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum in Peoria, Illinois, is a unique and interesting children's museum that opened its doors in 2015, and offers interactive, hand-on activities that promotes creativity and imagination in children and families from all backgrounds. Visiting the children's museum is a fun, all-day outing for families from all walks of life, and it is our mission to inspire and encourage children through a range of programs and events to suit all ages. The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum is a great venue for hosting unique private parties, and we have three birthday party packages to choose from to make your party a special, memorable occasion. READ MORE

Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois, with its convenient, central location, offers spacious and comfortable apartments that are ideal for independent retirement living that includes many fun social activities to enjoy. Our retirement village also has assisted living apartments offering 24-hour staffing, three meals daily, assistance with medication and personal care and many other services. Retirement living at Lutheran Hillside Village ensures carefree living in a secure, safe and relaxed environment, enjoying days that are filled with day trips, games, live entertainment, outdoor walking paths, use of fitness equipment that is senior friendly, and regular exercise programs to keep you fit and healthy.READ MORE

The Mark Twain Hotel in Peoria, Illinois, was built way back in 1967, and after many hand-changes and major transforming renovations, this hotel offers comfortable and relaxing accommodation suitable for business or leisure travelers in any of our 110 guest rooms, one of which is a handicapped accessible room. All the guest rooms at our hotel feature cable television, wi-fi, fridge, microwave, coffee-making facilities, and we also have a library where guests can unwind with a good book. A fully equipped fitness center enables guests to maintain fitness workouts while staying at our hotel. A hot breakfast at the Mark Twain Hotel's onsite restaurant provides a perfect start to full, fun-filled days.READ MORE

Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria, Illinois, is a 500 acre state nature preserve offering enjoyable hiking trails that will take you through spectacular forested woodlands and prairies, include some trails that are wheelchair accessible. Facilities at our nature center include a natural history museum, a bird observation room, The Trailhead Nature Store that is stocked with interesting, environmentally-friendly gifts and items. A stunning "A" frame building at Forest Park Nature Center is a charming, rustic venue for hosting weddings, business meetings, presentations and many other events, and unique birthday parties include a 45 minute hike accompanied by a naturalist and 45 minutes party time.READ MORE

WeaverRidge Golf Club in Peoria, Illinois, is an eye-catching golf course surrounded by forested valleys and rolling hills as well as spectacular WeaverRidge homes, and offers players of all skill levels and ages, challenging rounds of golf, and accommodation that epitomizes gracious living. Our golf course features challenging elevations, fast greens, fairways, and practice facilities for warming up before a game. The clubhouse at WeaverRidge Golf Club is an ideal venue for hosting weddings, business meetings and many other private events, and the restaurant, with an outdoor deck and patio looks out over the golf course. The clubhouse also includes a golf pro shop that is well stocked with golfing merchandise, gifts, logo balls and more.READ MORE

Cyd’s Gourmet Kitchen Cafe and Catering in Peoria, Illinois, was established in 1988 as a family owned catering company, and over the years has built up a stellar reputation as a cafe, takeout, event planning and catering company that is committed to providing excellent and service to its valued customers. With an on-site bakery, our cafe is able to offer freshly baked breads, pastries and many other baked goodies that will appease hungry palates. Customized gift baskets from Cyd’s Gourmet Kitchen Cafe and Catering make ideal gifts for any occasion, and our excellent catering services are perfect for corporate clients, weddings, business meetings, private parties and many other events.READ MORE

Two25 in Peoria, Illinois, ideally located onsite in the Mark Twain Hotel, is an elegant restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and offers diners a delightful dining experience of creative meals made from the freshest ingredients and complemented by a wine selected from our extensive wine list that is served by the glass, flight or bottle. For guests on the go our restaurant features an express lunch buffet, and for relaxed dinners, enjoy a serving of Australian rack of lamb or gourmet pizza, followed by a decadent dessert. Two25 has several private rooms that are ideal for private parties, wine tasting, business meetings and many other events, and with the help of our event manager, you can look forward to a well organized, memorable event.READ MORE

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano in Peoria, Illinois, is an Italian restaurant with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere where diners can enjoy delicious Italian cuisine in a casual setting. The menu at our Italian restaurant offers an affordable selection of Italian cuisine that includes a choice of pastas, pizza, seafood, steaks, soups, salads, and as always delicious desserts. Our menu also caters for gluten-restricted diets, and we also have an extensive kids menu for our young guests. Catering services at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano includes an excellent takeout menu that enables you to enjoy our Italian cuisine in the comfort of your own home, and our restaurant is a great place for hosting business meetings, rehearsal dinners and many other private events.READ MORE

Peoria Zoo in Peoria, Illinois, is an amazing and interesting zoo that is committed to wildlife conservation, providing excellent, high standards of care for animals and ensuring our zoo is a place where family and friends will spend many happy hours wandering among the many large enclosures. Our zoo also offers many interesting and factual educational programs, and our fully stocked gift shop includes a selection of beautiful gifts. The Zambezi River Village at Peoria Zoo offers a simulated African experience with colorful Colobus monkeys, red river hogs, mandrills and African lions, and right next door is Zambezi River Lodge, a unique venue for conferences, receptions and many other private events for up to 200 guests.READ MORE

Qdoba Mexican Grill in Peoria, Illinois, is an interesting Mexican restaurant with an open kitchen that allows guests to watch our talented chefs create delicious servings of Mexican cuisine that has been customized to suit dietary needs as well as taste preferences. At our Mexican restaurant steak and chicken is grilled in front of you, and our pulled pork is slow roasted on a daily basis to ensure a fresh, tasty flavor, and not forgetting the popular guacamole which is freshly hand-smashed daily. At Qdoba Mexican Grill we are passionate about serving quality, flavorful and innovative meals, and this passion is apparent in the resulting handcrafted Mexican cuisine that has visitors returning time and again to our Mexican restaurant. READ MORE