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Peoria, IL is a vibrant city located in the heart of the US state of Illinois. It is known for its diverse attractions and exciting things to do. From the numerous parks and outdoor activities, to museums, local theater productions, and unique shops, Peoria has something to offer everyone. The city is also home to a variety of cultural and historical sites. Many visitors enjoy visiting landmarks such as the Peoria Riverfront Museum or taking walking tours of downtown Peoria. The city offers plenty of dining options, from fine cuisine to casual eateries. Overall, Peoria is a great place to visit and explore. Reviews of Peoria are generally positive with visitors praising its friendly atmosphere and wide range of activities. People also love the fact that there are so many ways to stay active with park trails, bike paths, and watersports available throughout the area. With its excellent attractions, interesting culture, and beautiful scenery, it’s no surprise why people keep coming back again and again!
based on 20 ReviewsGet to know Peoria with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Peoria
Peoria - 12/30/2021
In my opinion Peoria is a great city and for it’s size it has a lot of amenities a big city would have such as a ballpark, civic center, many educational options, great hospitals, and a large downtown district. It is also safer than many bigger cities such as
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The most underrated city in America - 8/11/2019
I lived in Peoria for nearly three years for work and I miss it terribly. The Peoria metropolitan area is by far one of the most underrated in the country. I think what hurts the area is the people who live and originate from there don’t seem to appreciate it. In fact, if you ask the average Peorian what they like most about their city they will likely draw a blank. Inasmuch, people don’t generally venture out of Peoria into the neighboring towns and vice versa. It’s really siloed. Nevertheless, let me give you a breakdown of the pros and cons. The pros are Grandview drive in Peoria Heights, the Lighthouse District in East Peoria, Grand Prairie Mall, Junction City, Peoria Symphony, Warehouse District, Dunlap School District, Germantown Hills School District, Morton IL, Wild Life Nature Center, restaurants, parks, trails, and the riverfront. The cons are high unemployment, air service, isolation, much of the Peoria School District, and high crime in some low-income communities.
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P-town - 4/25/2012
In the past we have had the highest violent crime rate per capita in the state of Illinois. Yes, even higher than Chicago's. The rate is declining, but it is still not a safe place to be; especially the south
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Peoria is... - 6/27/2010
The City of Peoria is a river town. It is located in the Illinois River Valley on the banks of the Illinois River - a deep channel commercial shipping lane this is also the longest river in the state. Historically, it is not uncommon for a river town to have a higher incidnece of crime than an inland community of the same size. Peoria has made great strides in this area in the last few years by renovating, changing traffic patterns and discouraging bad behavior. Old warehouses were converted to living space and artist lofts. The waterfront was updated with fountain, meeting place, state-of-art fitness center, galleries and other venues. When completed THE BLOCK will house museums, Peoria Art Guild, restaurant and a new planetarium. Peoria will complete or begin projects totalling $200M this year. Many local events are held at the Peoria river front or the newly expanded Civic Center.
Peoria has talent as evidenced in the community band, symphony orchestra, community
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Run Away! - 2/22/2010
Cost of living in the entire state is high. Real Estate taxes are high especially since they pay for a mismanaged school system. Taxes in general are constantly rising and we get less in return. Only 1 major employer in this town and if they fold or leave, so will the
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Peoria, Illinois - 5/4/2009
Small town living is the truth here in Peoria. Not too quick to move forward, Peoria is a nice place to raise a family. The anchor here is Caterpillar, which employs a lot of locals, and brings in people from all over the world for temporary relocation, which brings welcome diversity. A very Christian area, others with different spiritual philosophies are not readily embraced, but progress is still being made. Many try to move Peoria forward, but it just moves a bit slower here. The best part about Peoria is there is rarely a traffic jam. People are nice, and for the most part, very friendly. The worst part is little or no shopping and only a hand-full of good restaurants. So, you stay home more which saves money! The weather is oddly cloudy a great deal of the time. Not necessarily rainy, but the clouds seem to be a norm for this area. I have no idea why! It just is! The season's are felt full on here: Spring is gorgeous, summer is hot, fall is stunning and winter is freakin' cold
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