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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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