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

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

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

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

Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, Illinois, is more than just an interesting museum filled with art, history, science and exciting exhibitions, it is also home to Dome Planetarium where visitors can relax and enjoy breathtaking shows featuring astronomy and space education. Permanent collections at our museum includes fine art and folk art by national and international artists, as well as natural sciences that feature archaeological and geological specimens. The gift shop at Peoria Riverfront Museum is stocked with art, jewelry, history books, souvenirs, eco-friendly art kits and many other interesting and unique gifts and items.READ MORE

The Spirit of Peoria in Peoria, Illinois, is a delightful paddleboat that was built in 1988, and offers memorable cruises up and down the Illinois River, with the enormous, apple red paddlewheel leisurely churning through the water, taking you to your destination while you enjoy on board live entertainment. There are many cruises available on board our cruise ship, ranging from regular sightseeing cruises, exciting themed cruises, moonlight cruises, murder mystery dinner cruises, we even have a zombie cruise with you dressed in a halloween or zombie character. The Spirit of Peoria is the perfect, unique venue for hosting private parties, and private charters of our cruise ship are ideal for weddings, corporate events and many other private events.READ MORE

SAVOR…Peoria in Peoria, Illinois, is ideally located onsite at the Peoria Civic Center, and our excellent catering services together with our creative and innovative food presentations will ensure that private events held in the civic center are enjoyable, memorable and well organized. We have successfully been providing catering services for weddings, business lunches, corporate meetings and many other private events since opening in 1983, and our talented chefs will work with you to create the ideal menu so suit your event and budget. SAVOR…Peoria has an event planning team who will assist with decor, entertainment and other arrangements for your event, leaving you relaxed and stress-free to enjoy your special occasion.READ MORE

Murphy's Salon and Day Spa in Peoria, Illinois, welcomes you to their day spa and hair salon where a tranquil and warm atmosphere, together with enjoyable spa treatments and hair services await you. A visit to our day spa and hair salon is a pampering and refreshing experience, and once you have enjoyed a soothing, customized massage, our facials, manicures and pedicures will complete the renewed, revitalized and beautiful you. Manicures and pedicures can be enjoyed while you are having your hair beautifully styled. A visit to Murphy's Salon and Day Spa promises to be a pampering spa experience, with personal attention and professional service from our skilled therapists and hair stylists.READ MORE

Edge Restaurant in Peoria, Illinois, is a unique, modern restaurant with sustainable, old fashioned concepts, and offers diners a memorable dining experience with farm-to-table meals freshly prepared from local produce and meat that is hand cut by Chef Allen. Our restaurant features a constantly changing menu of seafood, steaks, fresh produce, served with quality wines selected from our extensive wine list. A gift card from Edge Restaurant makes a welcome and appreciated gift for someone special, and for diners wanting to try something different, we also have an interesting 'tasting menu' that consists of a multiple course meal of creatively prepared cuisine that provides a memorable dining experience.READ MORE

Sterling Flower Shoppe in Peoria, Illinois, is a reputable florist that is known for creating spectacular floral arrangements to suit all occasions, tastes and budgets, and also offers a reliable delivery service. The creative and skilled floral designers at our florist will hand-arrange fresh flowers in arrangements that are sure to dazzle and impress the recipient, and all arrangements are hand-delivered with care. Sterling Flower Shoppe carries an extensive line of delightful gifts, silk arrangements, dried floral arrangements, plants, dish gardens and, as always, a substantial of fresh flowers waiting to be made up into a dazzling and beautiful bouquet.READ MORE