5 Star Places To Visit in Peoria, Illinois, United States (5)

1. 5.0 Grand View Drive (291 reviews)
   - Most Beautiful!
   Spent < 1 hour Scenic Drives • Scenic Walking Areas
   
   
   Grand View Drive is undoubtedly a very beautiful site to visit and to enjoy -- it's 2,5 miles of smooth driving on a waving road, flanked by a lavish residential area in the west and fantastic panoramic views of the Illinois River in the east. Pedestrian walk runs parallel to the road, the top of the steep bank is very well maintained and nicely landscaped, and picnic areas with benches and tables add more comfort to the scenery of sheer beauty. The place is popular with walkers (including the pets), runners, bikers, people of all ages, really. Tourists usually visit Grand View Drive too, and take tons of photos! Grand View Drive was constructed between 1910 ~ 1925, it is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places (1996), and the US President Theodore Roosevelt called it "the world's most beautiful drive". It most certainly is. Love Grand View Drive! See more..
   
2. 5.0 Corn Stock Theatre (12 reviews)
   - Memphis was Awesome!!
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
   
   
   Corn Stock Theatre: friendly musicals in the summer under the outdoor Tent, contemporary plays and dramas during the winter at our indoor Theatre Center, and youth productions & workshops. A Peoria tradition since 1954. Join us. See you at the Tent! See more..
   
3. 5.0 Donovan Park (1 review)
   - Beautiful Tranquil Park
   Parks
   
   
   After the golf course closed at this location in 2014, it subsequently became Donovan Park -- vast, multi-use, beautiful and very tranquil. The park is great for walking on the trails, fishing in the ponds, having picnics, walking dogs. There's a nice restaurant in the park; during warm weather seasons, an interesting place in the park to visit could also be Northmoor Observatory. In the snowy, winter months, one can see amateur skiers in the park, racing on snow tracks. The park is very picturesque, its forests and hills, open grass spaces and small ponds are stunningly attractive. For the lovers of contemporary abstract art, on the park grounds there are sculptures by the talented local artists. I also have the impression, that the park is very well maintained, without losing its non-commercial, natural, very peaceful looks. A large parking space is available onsite, the location of Donovan Park is quite central -- off Knoxville Avenue, across from the Junction City Shopping Center. I visited Donovan Park many times, I always enjoy it, and I always look forward to coming back! See more..
   
4. 5.0 Richwoods Christian Church (1 review)
   - Friendly, Bible Teaching Church
   Churches & Cathedrals
   We love our new pastor, Chad Manbeck, and his family at Richwoods Christian Church. He uses lots of scripture and chellenges us each week to be more like Jesus. Communion is observed every Sunday. After carefully protecting the congregation and staff, we are now allowed to worship maskless if fully vaccinated. We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 9 AM and 11 AM. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Unique Gizmos (1 review)
   - Home Decor and Collectibles
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Antique Shops
   
   
   Unique Gizmos, in Peoria, IL, is the premier antique shop serving Peoria, Knox, and Tazewell counties since 2018. We carry furniture, bedding, candles, braided rugs, pottery, florals, dolls, gnomes, and much more. For your next shopping trip, visit Unique Gizmos in Peoria. See more..