Lodging near Downtown Peoria and the Peoria Riverfront
Looking for lodging near downtown Peoria, Illinois? Located at I-474 and Landers Lane, the Country Inn & Suites offers proximity to the city without the traffic congestion. Guests at this hotel in North Peoria are close to all the sites and attractions of the Peoria Riverfront as well as the Community Arts Center and the Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences. While staying at our Peoria hotel, guests can enjoy visiting the venerable Glen Oak Zoo, Kickapoo Creek Winery or Wildlife Prairie State Park. Our Peoria, Illinois accommodations are only 10 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport and within a 10-minute drive to Bradley University, Midwest College and Illinois Central College.
The Country Inn & Suites is convenient to many Peoria attractions, including:
Apple Blossom Farm Visitors can choose from many varieties of apples as well as acres of pumpkins at this working farm north of the Grand Prairie Mall. Explore the petting zoo, playground area, Blossom Bakery, Harvest Barn, hay rides and the 13-acre corn maze. (309) 243-5757 9809 N Rte 91 Peoria, IL 61612 1.7 miles from the hotel
Bradley University A private, fully accredited coeducational institution, Bradley University is home to bright minds from all over the world. (309) 676-7611 1501 W Bradley Ave Peoria, IL 61625 8.9 miles from the hotel
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria This is the area's cultural hub, featuring art exhibitions, artist studios, art instruction, literary arts, yoga and Tai Chi classes and weekly jazz and blues performances on the riverfront in downtown Peoria. (309) 674-6822 305 SW Water St Peoria, IL 61602 10.2 miles from the hotel
Glen Oak Zoo This venerable zoo in Peoria enhances the area by providing environments where people can discover, explore, preserve and enjoy the wonders of the natural world. (309) 686-3365 2218 N Prospect Rd Peoria, IL 61603 8.1 miles from the hotel
Kickapoo Creek Winery This winery is just minutes from the Country Inn & Suites North Peoria hotel and features beautiful lakes and trails in addition to its wine shop, tasting room and vineyards. (309) 495-9463 6605 N Smith Rd Edwards, Illinois 61528 6 miles from the hotel
Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences This museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian and features exhibition galleries, a planetarium, Illinois Folk Art Gallery, Discovery Center and valuable collections of fine arts, folk arts and natural history. (309) 686-7000 1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL. 61614 5 miles from the hotel
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie This open-air lifestyle center, located across the highway from our hotel, is Peoria's newest retail destination. It is anchored by Bergner's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Linens 'N' Things, Borders and Old Navy. (309) 692-3672 5201 W War Memorial Dr, Suite 322 Peoria, IL 61615 0.3 miles from the hotel
Steamboat/Riverboat Cruises: Spirit of Peoria Sit back and relax while gently gliding along the scenic Illinois River. Enjoy the wonder of natural beauty and history with this unique mode of transportation. (309) 637-8000 100 Water St Peoria, IL 61602 7.5 miles from the hotel
Wheels O'Time Here you can see a collection of antique vehicles, working clocks and musical instruments as well as vintage clothing, tools, toys and farm equipment dating from the early 1900s. (309) 243-9020 11923 N Knoxville Ave Peoria, IL 61612 8.9 miles from the hotel
Wildlife Prairie State Park Wildlife Prairie is known for its native Illinois animals, miles of trails and unique banquet halls. This park also offers gift shops and playground areas. (309) 676-0998 3826 N Taylor Rd Hanna City, IL 61536 8.4 miles from the hotel
"Will it play in Peoria?" This famous slogan was first employed by vaudeville companies in the early 20th century and has been used by marketing companies, politicians, and ad agencies for years because Peoria has long been considered the average American community, thanks to its central location and demographics. In fact, legendary newsman Charles Kuralt once referred to Peoria as a town "in the middle of the state, in the middle of the country, in the middle of the world." However, this concept of being "in the middle" barely touches the surface. Peoria is a unique riverside community whose people enjoy a strong sense of civic pride and an even stronger propensity for treating visitors like long-lost friends - step into a place like Klusendorf's Steakhouse, and you'll quickly find proof. From the bustle of the business district to the scenic bluffs that overlook the Illinois River, and from terrific shopping centers like Northwoods Mall and The Shoppes at Grand Prairie to enchanting escapes like Jubilee College and Forest Park, Peoria offers a wealth of activities to suit just about anybody's taste. What's more, Peoria has rediscovered the benefits of its downtown area, particularly Water Street, where once-forgotten warehouses and stores have been renovated and taken over by scores of neat restaurants and shops. Is Peoria in the middle? Yes, but being in the middle in no way makes it average.
Did you know?
The first permanent structure built by Europeans in this part of Illinois was Fort Crevecoeur. Established in January of 1680 on a bluff that overlooks modern-day Peoria, it was begun by a group of men under the leadership of famed French explorer Robert LaSalle. However, the fort was abandoned just a year after its completion and was later pillaged and destroyed. Today, a monument erected by the Peoria Historical Society on Scenic Park Drive pays homage to Fort Crevecoeur.
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