EAT + DRINK
Ardor Breads & Provisions // Ardor is a neighborhood restaurant & bakery focused on simple, ingredient-driven cuisine executed through old fashioned cooking techniques, preservation and fermentation.
Catrina’s Express // One of downtown’s favorites, Catrina’s has been authentic Mexican cuisine's go-to breakfast and lunch spot. One bite of a carne asada or shrimp taco is enough to warrant a second visit.
Kelleher’s Irish Pub + Eatery // Kelleher’s is located on Peoria’s historic downtown riverfront and is situated in one of its oldest warehouses. They offer traditional Irish fare as well as American-style pub food.
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe // Excellent home-cooked food, art, live music, and a relaxed, welcoming environment. The food is all made in house by the chef and owner, down to sauces and seasonings, so we can assure you the freshest, healthiest, home-cooked meal whether vegan, gluten free, or allergic we can help!
The Blue Duck Barbeque Tavern // For delectable smoked meats, sandwiches, wings, and more, stop in the Blue Duck Barbeque Tavern located inside the River Station. This pub also provides a unique selection of draft beers from regional microbreweries.
THINGS TO DO
Caterpillar Visitors Center // The Caterpillar Visitors Center is a fascinating look at the company, the iron and the people making sustainable progress possible around the world. From the humble beginnings of the first tractor to the company's present-day leadership in building infrastructure and powering the planet—it's all right here on Peoria's beautiful riverfront.
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria // Peoria's cultural hub featuring art exhibitions, artist studios, art instruction, comedy improv, poetry nights, yoga and tai chi classes, jazz and blues performances.
Peoria Art Guild // For over 142 years, the Peoria Art Guild has been dedicated to “bringing art to the community and the community to art”. As a visual arts leader, they take pride in our organization's efforts to educate young artists through classes, showcase art diversity, exhibit multidisciplinary art and promote art throughout our community.
Peoria Riverfront Museum // The only multidisciplinary museum of its kind in the nation, the Peoria Riverfront Museum uses art, science, history and achievement to inspire confidence, lifelong learning, and talent. Since opening in 2012, the privately funded museum has provided more than one million experiences through major exhibitions, a permanent collection, interactive galleries, a dome planetarium, giant screen theater and educational programming including curricula-related student visits.
RC Outfitters // RC Outfitters is more than a running store, you’ll find cool + curated finds like the latest in sports apparel, gadgets, and hydration.
Riverplex Recreation & Wellness Center // This 118,000 square foot facility looks onto the Illinois River and includes an indoor and outdoor water playground, indoor pools, a fitness center, gymnasium, locker rooms, multi-purpose classrooms and a babysitting center.
Sculpture Walk // Downtown Peoria has a wealth of outdoor art to offer! The Peoria Sculpture Walk is an experience of learning about each art piece and its artist while getting fresh air.
