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

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

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

The Fox Pub and Cafe in Peoria, Illinois, is a delightful pub with a fun and interesting British theme, and since opening its doors in 2009 has become a popular meeting place known for serving super meals, refreshing beer and plenty of action and entertainment. The menu at our pub includes favorite English and American cuisine, the best fish and chips, and not forgetting the ever popular Beefeater brisket sandwich that has customers coming back for more. Put on your thinking caps and head off to The Fox Pub and Cafe on Thursday evenings, our quiz nights, and enjoy fun filled, brain racking trivia games. Our pub also offers live entertainment on selected Saturday events featuring great acoustic music. 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

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

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

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

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