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

Five Senses Spa and Salon in Peoria, Illinois, welcomes visitors to their day spa and hair salon that exudes an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity that foretells of a pampering, relaxing and rejuvenating spa experience. Our day spa and hair salon provides an excellent and satisfying spa experience, and under the gentle hands of our skilled therapists treatments that include a massage, facials, manicures, hair services, including men's hair services, and more you will leave our spa feeling great and looking amazing. Five Senses Spa and Salon is a great venue for hosting unique private parties and functions for large groups, and includes spa services, a gratuity and a spread of delicious food.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

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

Avanti's Restaurant in Peoria, Illinois, first opened the doors of their Italian restaurant in 1966, and although we offer a choice of five locations, diners are assured of enjoying the same excellent service, delicious Italian cuisine and great prices. Our Italian restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a delightful dine-in experience of tasty selection of Italian cuisine made from our own traditional recipes, and we also offer takeout and delivery options. Avanti's Restaurant is a popular venue for hosting private parties, business meetings and many other functions, and with our excellent our catering services and banquet facilities we can accommodate and cater for large or small functions.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

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

http://www.poolxperts.org/ PoolXperts cover and incredible range of interesting topics concerning all things swimming pool. There's advice literally on any subject or issue you might encounter with your pool, or when deciding to have one installed, they cover in ground, above ground, indoor pools, the setting up of a freshwater pool and much more. PoolXperts also give great tips, and even some DIY guides for decks, and you can search for a topic, check it out before deciding anything about your pool.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

The Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois, was established in 1982, and this civic center functions as a multipurpose event facility that features an expansive arena that can seat up to 11 330 spectators, a large theater, exhibition halls and an abundance of meeting space. The skilled event planning staff at our civic center will work with you to arrange an successful, customized event that will suit your budget, and impress your guests. The Peoria Civic Center is a great venue for hosting weddings and receptions, and with the excellent catering services provided by Savor Peoria, our on site caterers, you can look forward to a relaxed and memorable wedding day.READ MORE