Things to Do in Downtown Peoria

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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. 

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness — Built by climbers, for climbers of all ability levels. World-class rock climbing terrain, a full schedule of yoga classes, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

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.

Soulside Healing Arts — Soulside Healing Arts seeks to eliminate barriers to healing, health, and happiness. Nonprofit expanding access to holistic wellness through yoga and mindfulness practices.

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.

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.

8 Bit Arcade Bar — Enjoy a friendly-competitive game night at 8 Bit Arcade Bar and grab a round of drinks while enjoying endless free retro arcade games.

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.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen Museum — The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Museum closely cooperates with the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation. His museum is located in the Spalding Pastoral Center on the same historic campus where young Fulton Sheen graduated from the Cathedral grade school and Spalding High School.

Crafted DIY Studio & Bar — A unique space located in the vibrant Warehouse District. Here you can handcraft a beautiful project while sipping on your beverage of choice - let those creative juices flow! Grab your friends, choose your project and they'll provide the rest - all tools, materials, and instructions are ready for you to create your very own masterpiece.

Wheel Art Pottery Studios — Wheel Art Pottery is a pottery business located in Peoria's Historical Warehouse District. They provide opportunities for birthday parties and other special events. Their gallery offers pottery for sale created by the owners and members.

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