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

Alexander's Steakhouse in Peoria, Illinois, is a franchise of Mercedes Restaurants, and our steakhouse, which was established in 1983, and over the years has built up a stellar reputation for serving the best and tastiest steaks in town. Our steakhouse menu also includes favorites such as seafood, chicken, pork and deliciously fresh salads. Large indoor grills enable visitors to cook their own steaks, after selecting their choice of steak from our meat lockers. Alexander's Steakhouse has private and semi-private areas that serve as great venues for hosting group functions, private parties, birthday celebrations and many other private events. Gift cards available at our restaurant can be used at any of our other locations.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 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

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

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

Kellehers Irish Pub and Eatery in Peoria, Illinois, is housed in a beautifully restored old warehouse with a delightful riverfront location, and in this attractive environment guests visiting our Irish pub can enjoy traditional Irish cuisine and American-style pub meals, either indoors on outside. To further enhance delicious meals served in our Irish pub, we offer a choice of 20 imported drafts, 90 varieties of bottled beers, a selection of liquors and wine. The appealing atmosphere and character of Kelleher's Irish Pub and Eatery makes our pub the perfect venue for hosting business meetings, private parties, bridal showers and many other special events for up to 75 guests.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

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