Family Travel - AmericInn® of Peoria, IL
The Perfect Family Vacation in Peoria Illinois
With its convenient location, Kids Stay for Free program, spacious family-style accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 5 people, complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast and high-speed Internet access, the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Peoria provides the ideal setting for your next family vacation in Illinois. In the fall and winter, skiing, sledding, and hot chocolate by the fireplace will keep everyone in high spirits. In the spring and summertime you'll find hiking, swimming, golf, fishing, and more for the whole family to enjoy together. There are numerous area attractions and events that will provide lots of fun for the entire family.
Peoria has many offerings for family visits. Wildlife Prairie State Park, Splashdown Water Park, Peoria Glen Oak Zoo, and Lakeview Museum are just a few.
Family Attractions and Activities
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
An open-air shopping and lifestyle center that is Peoria's most unique retail shopping destination anchored by Bergner's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Linen N' Things, Border's and Old Navy.
Address: 5201 W War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: 309-692-3672
Distance: 2 miles
The Peoria Civic Center
Family events, concerts, trade-shows, banquets, meeting space and more.
Address: 201 SW Jefferson Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-673-8900
Distance: 7 miles
Wildlife Prairie State Park
A 2,000 acre zoological park that is home to wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bear, otter and much more.
Address: 3826 N Taylor Rd # 1, Hanna City, IL 61536
Phone: 309-676-0998
Distance: 8 miles
Apple Blossom Farm
Open to the public August thru November 15. Petting zoo, playground area, Blossom Bakery, Harvest Barn, hayrack rides and the 11 acre corn maze. Bring the family!
Address: 9809 State Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: 309-243-5757
Distance: 3 miles
Tanners Orchard
A favorite fall destination spot with many different enjoyable activities for children and adults alike. Open July - November
Address: 740 State Route 40, Speer, IL 61479
Phone: 309-493-5442
Distance: 16 miles
Wheels O' Time Museum
A museum of the 20th Century. See, feel and listen to the products of the past.
Address: 11923 N Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61612
Phone: 309-243-9021
Distance: 2 miles
Peoria Park District
Information on area parks, zoo, golf, and area events.
Phone: 309-682-1200
Three Sisters Park
400 acres of open fields and wooded space. 1918 Living History Village, indoor facilities, wedding chapel, special events.
Address: 17201 N State Route 29, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Phone: 309-274-8837
Distance: 11 miles
Spirit of Peoria
Riverboat trips - Overnight excursions, private charters, dinner & sightseeing cruises.
Address: 100 Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-637-8000
Peoria Rivermen Hockey Club
Semipro hockey - Get the schedule.
Address: 201 SW Jefferson Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-676-2488
Distance: 7 miles
Peoria Chiefs
Semipro baseball - Get the schedule.
Address: 730 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL
Phone: 309-680-4000
Distance: 7 miles
The Peoria RiverFront
One of Illinois' oldest and most exciting regions, alive with adventure and fun for all. Shop, eat, and enjoy the arts and entertainment in a friendly, vibrant urban environment.
Address: 401 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-671-5555
Distance: 7 miles
Peoria Players Theatre
The oldest continuously-running community theatre in Illinois and the 4th oldest in the nation.
Address: 4300 N University Street, Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: 309-688-4473
Distance: 4 miles
Corn Stock Theatre
Live theater productions in Upper Bradley Park.
Address: 1700 N Park Rd, West Peoria, IL
Phone: 309-676-2196
Distance: 5 miles
EastSide Centre
A premier athletic and fitness facility.
Address: 1 EastSide Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone: 309-698-5437
Distance: 11 miles
Lakeview Museum
Museum and planetarium
Address: 1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: 309-686-7000
Distance: 4 miles
The Peoria Art Guild
Exhibits the artwork of local, regional, national and international artists, and offers their work for sale or rent. However, its main purpose is education.
Address: 203 Harrison Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-637-2787
Distance: 7 miles
Par-a-dice Hotel & Casino
Riverboat casino
Address: 21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria, IL
Phone: 309-699-7711
Distance: 6 miles
