Best places: Tourist attractions in Peoria

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Rio Vista Community Park
Park
👍👍 This is a must see park!!! It has been completely remodeled and is worth the drive no matter what part of the valley you are traveling from! There are a lot of different types of sensory equipment that every kids of any age can thoroughly enjoy! Big or small, boy or girl, even the parents can find s...
4.70 (2K reviews)
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Caterpillar Visitors Center
Visitor center
Caterpillar diggers & tractors, plus trucks from vintage to modern & interactive exhibits.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Park
Expansive recreation area offering facilities for boating, fishing, camping, hiking & picnicking.
4.60 (7.5K reviews)
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Detweiller Park
Park
This 760-acre park features a nature reserve, hiking trails, picnic shelters, sports fields & more.
4.70 (690 reviews)
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The Peoria PlayHouse
Children's museum
Colorful kids' museum featuring interactive exhibits & play areas relating to art, science & music.
4.60 (606 reviews)
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Peoria Riverfront Museum
Museum
Multifaceted art & science museum with a sculpture garden, giant-screen theater & planetarium.
4.50 (1.6K reviews)
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Luthy Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
5 acres of public greenery & flowers with themed areas, a conservatory, concerts & a gift shop.
4.60 (500 reviews)
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Glen Oak Park
Park
Charming late-19th-century public park featuring a children's museum, zoo & botanical garden.
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
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Laura Bradley Park
Park
Large, long-standing natural area with sports facilities, play equipment & a dog park.
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Kiwanis Park
Park
Park with picnic shelters & a variety of playground equipment, including a zip-line.
4.70 (260 reviews)
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Donovan Park
Park
Tranquil parkland featuring cross-country skiing in the wintertime & the Northmoor Observatory.
4.60 (367 reviews)
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Rio Vista Park Ramada
Park
👍👍 The best playground. A lot of kids all the time playing . Clean, nice, friendly kids. Restroom. Nice picnic are.
4.80 (167 reviews)
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Peoria West Wing Mountain Preserve
Park
👍👍 Great hike! We did the full 4.82 mile hike on the outer loop. It has some good climbs and great views (1.6 mi. ascent, 1.8 mi. decent). It took us and our 14 year old son a it the over 2 hours to complete. I drained an entire 3 liter CamelBak on the trip so I recommend bringing plenty of water....
4.70 (204 reviews)
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Peoria Zoo
Zoo
Historic park with 100+ global species (some endangered), giraffe feeding & African installations.
4.40 (1.7K reviews)
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Robinson Park
Park
A nature preserve makes up much of this dense 675-acre park, which also has picnic areas & trails.
4.70 (180 reviews)
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Peoria Sunrise Mountain Preserve
Park
Park & hiking spot featuring picturesque desert scenery & views of the surrounding valley.
4.60 (218 reviews)
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Grand View Drive
Park
👍👍 So glad I visited! Picturesque, clean, and just a wonderful place to take in the view of the river and bridge.
4.60 (212 reviews)
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Apache Park
Park
👍👍 AMAZING PLAYGROUND!!!!! There's like 7 or 8 slides. We love to bring our 3 year old here to play. There's usually a large amount of friendly kids playing to keep the kiddo entertained. They have shaded seating, tennis court, basketball court, convenient bathroom and fields. Right next to a school. A...
4.50 (296 reviews)
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Clarence B. Hayes Memorial Park
Park
Low-key park with ample amounts of open space, a ball field & a children's playground.
4.40 (316 reviews)
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Illinois River Bluff Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 I very much enjoy hiking/running on this trail. It's quiet, challenging, and beautiful. Hope it stay s that way! One of Peoria's best kept secrets. Thanks for the experience!
4.80 (101 reviews)
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