PEORIA
The first European settlement in Illinois, Peoria now stretches from the river’s bank to the surrounding upland landscape and affords extraordinary views of the river valley and a working river. It is also the hub of a great variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. From wooded hiking trails to a paddleboat ride, there is something here for everyone.
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SPIRIT OF PEORIA
GPS: n 40.68965; w 89.58728 Address: 100 N. E. Water Street, Peoria Phone: 309-637-8000 Web:
www.spiritofpeoria.com Sightseeing cruises and overnight trips to various Illinois River destinations aboard the nostalgic paddle wheeler.
3 LAKEVIEW MUSEUM OF ARTS & SCIENCES
GPS: n 40.74133; w 89.61042 Address: 1125 W. Lake Avenue, Peoria Phone: 309-686-7000 Web:
www.lakeview-museum.org Art and science exhibits, Illinois Folk Art gallery, planetarium, and book/gift shop draw visitors to this Smithsonian Institution affiliate.
4 WILDLIFE PRAIRIE STATE PARK 2 LAURA BRADLEY PARK
GPS: n 40.70947; w 89.62457 Address: 1500 N. Park Road, Peoria Phone: 309-681-2902 Web:
www.peoriaparks.org/bradley-park A magnificent oak-hickory urban forest with walking/hiking/jogging trails, picnic sites, disc golf, dog park and, in season, the Corn Stock Theater.
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www.ci.peoria.il.us www.peoria.org
GPS: n 40.73599; w 89.74658 Address: 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City Phone: 309-676-0998 Web:
www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org A unique 2,000-acre state park featuring elk and bison, both once native to Illinois. Stop by the Park’s Visitor Center, see the Animal Nursery and Museum, or get a panoramic perspective from a ride on the train.
www.illinoisriverroad.org
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