Jackie's Guide to Peoria
Eat, Eat, Eat
Peoria has so many great local restaurants! These are just a few favorites.
Our go-to for a good meal. Just a few blocks from the West Bluff Retreat. The Cuban sandwich and pizza are two of my personal faves.
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One World
1245 W Main StOur go-to for a good meal. Just a few blocks from the West Bluff Retreat. The Cuban sandwich and pizza are two of my personal faves.
Another favorite spot for a quick lunch or dinner. Walking distance from the West Bluff Retreat! The Buffalo chicken wrap is delish and they offer a great selection of beer.
The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
1200 W Main StAnother favorite spot for a quick lunch or dinner. Walking distance from the West Bluff Retreat! The Buffalo chicken wrap is delish and they offer a great selection of beer.
Outstanding food! The red curry and lemongrass chicken are our favorites. They offer an awesome lunch buffet during the week as well. Also just a short walk from the West Bluff Retreat.
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Thanh Linh Restaurant
1209 W Main StOutstanding food! The red curry and lemongrass chicken are our favorites. They offer an awesome lunch buffet during the week as well. Also just a short walk from the West Bluff Retreat.
We have multiple local coffee shops in and around Peoria. This one is my absolute favorite though. Seasonal menu items, the best avocado toast, and delish pastries! A classic oat milk latte is my usual order. Great location in the Warehouse District…just a short drive from any of my spaces.
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Zion Coffee Bar
803 SW Adams StWe have multiple local coffee shops in and around Peoria. This one is my absolute favorite though. Seasonal menu items, the best avocado toast, and delish pastries! A classic oat milk latte is my usual order. Great location in the Warehouse District…just a short drive from any of my spaces.
Excellent food and fun atmosphere. Try any one of the pulled pork dishes. Your mouth will be watering for more! On Peoria’s Riverfront…a quick drive from any of my spaces.
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The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern
212 Southwest Water StreetExcellent food and fun atmosphere. Try any one of the pulled pork dishes. Your mouth will be watering for more! On Peoria’s Riverfront…a quick drive from any of my spaces.
The menu here offers a great twist on all the American classics, plus an extensive bourbon selection, whiskey flights, and craft beer! Housed in the Warehouse District...less than 10 minutes by car.
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Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer
736 SW Washington StThe menu here offers a great twist on all the American classics, plus an extensive bourbon selection, whiskey flights, and craft beer! Housed in the Warehouse District...less than 10 minutes by car.
Delicious wood-smoked pulled pork, beef brisket, and short ribs. Slow Hand is located in Peoria Heights...about a 15 minute drive through town.
Slow Hand Craft BBQ
4450 North Prospect RoadDelicious wood-smoked pulled pork, beef brisket, and short ribs. Slow Hand is located in Peoria Heights...about a 15 minute drive through town.
Need fresh pastries during your stay? Look no further. This bakery has been around since 1861 and they know how to bake! Trefzger's is located in Peoria Heights. It's approximately a 15 minute drive through town.
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Trefzger's Bakery
4416 N Prospect RdNeed fresh pastries during your stay? Look no further. This bakery has been around since 1861 and they know how to bake! Trefzger's is located in Peoria Heights. It's approximately a 15 minute drive through town.
One of my favorite date night spots! They also offer carry-out. Less than a 10 minute drive from the house.
Sushigawa
2601 West Lake AvenueOne of my favorite date night spots! They also offer carry-out. Less than a 10 minute drive from the house.
Dang Boba, Poke & Banh Mi - Peoria
Great lunch spot or grab a boba tea!
Chef Moussa - Mediterranean & American Cuisine
My favorite local spot for falafel!
This space started as a bakery and has now evolved into a top spot for an elevated meal. You can still stop in for breads and pastries or sit down to enjoy a meal.
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ARDOR Breads and Provisions
301 Southwest Water StreetThis space started as a bakery and has now evolved into a top spot for an elevated meal. You can still stop in for breads and pastries or sit down to enjoy a meal.
My husband and I love going to Oyster Bar for date night. Fabulous cocktails and food. The filet sandwich and gumbo are two of our favorites.
Jonah's Seafood House, 2601 Oyster Bar, and Market & Bake Shop
My husband and I love going to Oyster Bar for date night. Fabulous cocktails and food. The filet sandwich and gumbo are two of our favorites.
Amazing specialty coffee and juice bar housed in a historic building downtown. Fabulous selection of vegan baked goods and made-to-order toasts.
Intuition Coffee + Juice
Amazing specialty coffee and juice bar housed in a historic building downtown. Fabulous selection of vegan baked goods and made-to-order toasts.
Get Outside!
Two playgrounds, tons of area to walk/run/bike, tennis courts, sand volleyball, and disc golf course. Spend some time exploring this outdoor space! Just a few blocks from the West Bluff Retreat and about a mile from Betty’s Place and the Ranch.
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Laura Bradley Park
1314 N Park RdTwo playgrounds, tons of area to walk/run/bike, tennis courts, sand volleyball, and disc golf course. Spend some time exploring this outdoor space! Just a few blocks from the West Bluff Retreat and about a mile from Betty’s Place and the Ranch.
Rocky Glen Park
112 Knob Hill CtIf you’re up for a more adventurous hike, I would recommend Rocky Glen.
Our local zoo is small but a great outing for families. It is also located in gorgeous Glen Oak Park which houses multiple playgrounds.
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Zoológico de Peoria
2320 N Prospect RdOur local zoo is small but a great outing for families. It is also located in gorgeous Glen Oak Park which houses multiple playgrounds.
Every time we take a trip out here, we see something new! Great place to explore with kiddos!!
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Parque da Vida Selvagem Prairie
3826 N Taylor RdEvery time we take a trip out here, we see something new! Great place to explore with kiddos!!
Illinois Central College: Disc Golf Course
One of many disc golf courses in the area!
Great spot if you would like to get closer to nature during your visit. There are a variety of trails, from hilly to flat.
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Centro de Natureza do Forest Park
5809 N Forest Park DrGreat spot if you would like to get closer to nature during your visit. There are a variety of trails, from hilly to flat.
Breweries, Distilleries, Bars, Oh My!
Gone Axe Throwing
1001 SW Washington StFun for a date night or group of friends!
The name says it all. This place has loads of fun options for getting crafty. And their cocktails are delish too! Great spot for a date night or group of friends.
Crafted DIY Studio and Bar
807 SW Adams StThe name says it all. This place has loads of fun options for getting crafty. And their cocktails are delish too! Great spot for a date night or group of friends.
Distillery in the Warehouse District offering a variety of spirits produced from local organic grains. Dining available as well!
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Black Band Distillery
1000 SW Adams StDistillery in the Warehouse District offering a variety of spirits produced from local organic grains. Dining available as well!
A favorite stop for my husband and I on date night! Grab a flight and enjoy trying a variety of brews.
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Rhodell Brewery
100 Walnut StA favorite stop for my husband and I on date night! Grab a flight and enjoy trying a variety of brews.
Another great local brewery with a great atmosphere. Family friendly!
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Industry Brewing Co.
8012 N Hale AveAnother great local brewery with a great atmosphere. Family friendly!
Grab a pint and enjoy FREE arcade games while you drink!
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8 Bit Arcade Bar
619 State StGrab a pint and enjoy FREE arcade games while you drink!
Jimmy's Bar
2801 W Farmington RdStiff drinks and a great outdoor space. A favorite of the locals.
The Twelve Bar Lounge
4500 N Prospect RdGorgeous rooftop deck and fancy cocktails. Cheers!
Illinois’ first pour-your-own taproom. Check their website for live music dates.
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Pour BROS. Craft Taproom
4450 N Prospect RdIllinois’ first pour-your-own taproom. Check their website for live music dates.
The Missing Zither
Tasty classic cocktails in an intimate setting
Fun for Everyone
First Ascent Peoria
927 SW Washington StPeoria’s only indoor climbing gym!
Elevate Trampoline Park
8800 N Allen RdIt’s a trampoline park. Need I say more?
Have young kiddos? Spend some time here, then check out the zoo, and have a picnic at Glen Oak Park.
The Peoria PlayHouse
2218 N Prospect RdHave young kiddos? Spend some time here, then check out the zoo, and have a picnic at Glen Oak Park.
Right next to the zoo, this is a great spot to check out if you’re a plant enthusiast!
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Luthy Botanical Garden
2520 N Prospect RdRight next to the zoo, this is a great spot to check out if you’re a plant enthusiast!
Giant screen theater, planetarium, and exhibits. View their website to find out what the current displays are.
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Museu de Peoria Riverfront
222 SW Washington StGiant screen theater, planetarium, and exhibits. View their website to find out what the current displays are.
Minor League Baseball often with fireworks at the end of the game.
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Dozer Park
730 SW Jefferson AveMinor League Baseball often with fireworks at the end of the game.
We love the Africa exhibits and the Australian walkabout! Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the playground area just outside the zoo before or after your visit.
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Zoológico de Peoria
2320 N Prospect RdWe love the Africa exhibits and the Australian walkabout! Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the playground area just outside the zoo before or after your visit.
Let’s Go Shopping!
Relics
3827 N Sheridan RdMy favorite shop for quirky gifts and unique items. Two locations - Peoria & East Peoria!
Do you love midcentury modern? Do you love vintage finds? Be sure to check this spot out during your visit!
Urban Artifacts
925 N Sheridan RdDo you love midcentury modern? Do you love vintage finds? Be sure to check this spot out during your visit!
Two Sisters and a Warehouse
121 E Lake AveSpend some time perusing the many booths in this antique mall.
Prospect in Peoria Heights is full of fun shops and restaurants. So Chic is a cute shop with something for everyone.
So Chic Boutique
111 W Washington StProspect in Peoria Heights is full of fun shops and restaurants. So Chic is a cute shop with something for everyone.
Lit. on Fire Used Books
712 W Main StThe best little book store in Peoria.
If you’re staying at one of my West Peoria spaces, this grocery store is just a short walk away. Fresh deli items, baked goods, and all the usual items you would find at a grocery store. Support your local grocers! :)
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Haddad's West Peoria Market
2407 W Rohmann AveIf you’re staying at one of my West Peoria spaces, this grocery store is just a short walk away. Fresh deli items, baked goods, and all the usual items you would find at a grocery store. Support your local grocers! :)
Fieldcrate
Great eclectic mix of vintage and new items. Lots of other fun shops in this area too!
A bunch of small businesses under one roof! Something for everyone. Often with pop-up vendors or classes. Check their website for specific info.
The Wink House
A bunch of small businesses under one roof! Something for everyone. Often with pop-up vendors or classes. Check their website for specific info.