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

Skin Dimensions Day Spa in Peoria, Illinois, was established in 1991 as an inviting day spa with a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, and offers excellent spa services that include facials, massage, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, makeup services. Located within Sonderstrom Skin Institute, many of the spa and cosmetic services available at our day spa complement skin care treatments provided by the skin institute. A massage at Skin Dimensions Day Spa provides complete relaxation for body, mind and soul, and provides welcome relaxing and healing benefits. 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

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

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

Caterpillar Visitors Center in Peoria, Illinois, is certainly no ordinary museum, it is a place where visitors of all ages can unleash that inner desire to experience a ride in a majestic giant 2.1/2 ton Caterpillar, and this is just the start to your exciting adventure. Our unique museum was established in 2012, and with a self-guided tour you can journey through various interactive displays and exhibits, even design your dream Cat machine or venture to the simulator where you can experience the sensation of operating these gentle giants. Caterpillar Visitors Center has so much to offer visitors, and our museum is also an ideal, unique venue for hosting private parties, conferences and many other events.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

At Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer in Peoria, Illinois, visitors can look forward to an amazing dining experience in our downtown restaurant where an eclectic menu of amazing and unique meals, including a extensive bar menu, await them. The interior of our restaurant exudes warmth and comfort, and guests have a choice of traditional meals, signature items, some exotic dishes and our menu also includes vegetarian dishes. To further enhance your meal we have a selection of craft beers, bourbons, hand-crafted cocktails and wine. Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer offers semi-private space for private parties as well as The Loft, located on the 2nd floor and features a dining area and a well-stocked bar. 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