Northwest Peoria
Peoria
Visit Northwest Peoria
Popular places to visit
Peoria Civic Center
From Broadway shows to the Bradley Braves basketball team, this venue hosts a packed calendar of events, games, trade shows, concerts and more throughout the year.
Bradley University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Bradley University during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum.
Camp Wokanda
After visiting Camp Wokanda, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Luthy Botanical Garden
Escape the city bustle and discover over a dozen themed gardens, a sculpture exhibit, tropical plants and flowers, and a standout rose garden.
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes at Grand Prairie during your trip to Peoria. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Top hotels in Northwest Peoria
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Peoria North, IL
While the actual hotel wasn’t perfect (carpet stains and a broken hot tub) the extremely accommodating staff and incredibly affordable price ($80 plus taxes) definitely made this an excellent choice.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Wingate By Wyndham Peoria
Excellent
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Candlewood Suites Grand Prairie by IHG
Hotel was clean, staff was friendly. Double beds were small, but everything else was great.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Peoria At Grand Prairie by IHG
Clean room and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Peoria, IL
They have a bad case of bedbugs and some flying insects.Trash behind the bed and under it. Floors need to be mopped with cleaning detergents. They need to invest in new waterheaters
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie, IL
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Peoria
Central Peoria
Central Peoria might not have many top sights, but Northwoods Mall and Weaverridge Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Peoria
While visiting North Peoria, you might make a stop by sights like Galena Marina and Gaylord Wildlife Area.
West Bluff
Though West Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carver Arena and Courthouse Square.
East Bluff
If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
West Peoria
While there might not be top attractions in West Peoria, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Downtown Peoria
If you're spending some time in Downtown Peoria, Carver Arena and Courthouse Square are top sights worth seeing.
