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

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

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

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

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

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

At Buehler Home in Peoria, Illinois, we take retirement living to a new and better level by offering a gracious, comfortable and stress-free lifestyle where daily chores become a distant memory, and residents can look forward to each new day as a fun-filled adventure. When you invest in any of our retirement homes we undertake home and appliance maintenance, grounds maintenance, landscaping as well as attending to all relevant utilities. Our flexible dining options include three meals daily, housekeeping services and laundry services. Buehler Home offers great independent living and assisted living, many fun senior activities, and after full days residents can relax in our beautiful rock garden and watch the sun setting on another enjoyable day.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

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

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