East Peoria, IL is a small city located in central Illinois. It is known for its abundance of outdoor activities and is the perfect destination for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The downtown area has plenty of unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment options that make it an ideal spot to visit for a day trip or weekend getaway. Residents also enjoy its close proximity to nearby cities such as Peoria, Bloomington, and Decatur for additional shopping and recreational opportunities. Reviews for East Peoria are generally positive, with many people praising the friendly locals as well as the laid-back atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and feel at home. People often comment on the fantastic parks located throughout the city, which provide plenty of places to explore nature or take part in activities like fishing or biking. Whether you’re looking for an exciting urban experience or a peaceful retreat from daily life, East Peoria provides all of these things and more!
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Iffy future; great region if it can ever recover - 1/24/2019
East Peoria is across the river from Peoria, the latter of which is the anchor of the entire "Heart of IL" region. Though the two share part of a name, they are separate cities. If you choose the right location, this can be a very quiet place to live that's close enough to what Peoria offers, but still rural enough on the outskirts to raise a family or retire. To talk about this area is really to describe the overall region, because a metro this small is more collective than most large cities I've lived in.
The Peoria metro is not bad, it's just not exciting. We have some great entertainment come through the region to the Peoria Civic Center. There's not a great deal of art, but there is actually a strong community that both creates and supports the arts like sculptor Preston Jackson. The riverfront (on either side) can be fun. While E. Peo is mostly overrun with chain restaurants right now, the other side of the river have some clever venues for food and drink. It feels
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