Peoria Lodging near Riverfront Attractions and Activities

Looking for convenient hotels in Peoria, IL? Located at I-474 and Landens Way, the Country Inn & Suites in Peoria offer close proximity to the city without the traffic congestion. Guests 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 lodging in Peoria, guests can enjoy visiting the venerable Glen Oak Zoo, Kickapoo Creek Winery or Wildlife Prairie State Park. We 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 (1.7 miles)
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.
Phone: +1 (309) 243-5757
Bradley University (8.9 miles)
A private, fully accredited coeducational institution, Bradley University is home to bright minds from all over the world.
Phone: +1 (309) 676-7611
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (10.2 miles)
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.
Phone: +1 (309) 674-6822
Glen Oak Zoo (8.1 miles)
Glen Oak Zoo enhances the area by providing environments where people can discover and explore wildlife from across the globe.
Phone: +1 (309) 686-3365
Kickapoo Creek Winery (6 miles)
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.
Phone: +1 (309) 495-9463
Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences (5 miles)
Lakeview 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.
Phone: +1 (309) 686-7000
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie (0.3 miles)
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.
Phone: +1 (309) 692-3672
Steamboat/Riverboat Cruises: Spirit of Peoria (7.5 miles)
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.
Phone: +1 (309) 637-8000
Wheels O'Time (8.9 miles)
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.
Phone: +1 (309) 243-9020
Wildlife Prairie State Park (8.4 miles)
Families lodging in Peoria will love visiting Wildlife Prairie, which is known for its native Illinois animals, miles of trails and unique banquet halls. This park also offers gift shops and playground areas.
Phone: +1 (309) 676-0998

Off-site Services/Attractions

About Peoria

"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 Sky Harbor 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?

Peoria also lays claim to a bit of American automotive history, given that it was one of the cities where Duryeas were built in the late 19th century. An early prototype for the gasoline-powered car, the Duryea was a three-wheeled vehicle that residents lovingly referred to as the "Peoria Motor Trap."

Nearby Attractions

The Shoppes at Grand Prairie Heart of Illinois Fair Apple Blossom Farm Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Coyote Creek Golf Club Peoria's Glen Oak Zoo Rave Motion Pictures Theater Steamboat / Riverboat Cruises: Spirit of Peoria inPlay! Peoria Park District Peoria Ballet Wildlife Prairie State Park Bradley University

Corporate Offices

Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Landmark Real Estate Solutions The Peoria Journal Star Online Edition

Current Weather for Peoria

Friday
Isolated tstorms late. Mostly sunny. Warm.
83�F/ 59�F

3-day Forecast

Convert to Celsius

VIRTUAL CONCIERGE