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Things to see in Peoria, Illinois (United States): 14 places and when to go
Peoria, Illinois is a city in United States with around 172,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly With kids (5), Wildlife (4), Museums and art (4). The best known are Peoria Zoo, St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Fon du Lac Farm Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.7, -89.67
- Population
- About 172,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (5) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (2) · History (2) · Stargazing (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 205 km as the crow flies
What to see in Peoria, Illinois
The places in and around Peoria, Illinois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Peoria ZooPublic zoo in Glen Oak Park, Peoria, Illinois8.3 km
- St. Paul's Episcopal ChurchFormer Diocese of Quincy cathedral in Peoria, Illinois6.8 km
- Fon du Lac Farm ParkPetting zoo in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America12 km
- Illinois Waterway Project OfficeU.S. Army Core of Engineers facility in Peoria, Illinois8.8 km
- John C. Flanagan House MuseumHistoric house in Illinois, United States7.2 km
- Peoria Riverfront MuseumMuseum in downtown Peoria, Illinois, USA6.9 km
- Pettengill–Morron HouseHistoric house in Illinois, United States5.0 km
- Wheels O' Time MuseumHistorical and transportation museum in Dunlap, Illinois, United States15 km
- Dome PlanetariumPlanetarium6.9 km
- Gwynn Family Aquatic CenterWith kids5.5 km
- Northmoor ObservatoryObservatory8.7 km
- OA LodgeHiking17 km
- Rhodell BreweryBrewery6.6 km
- Wildlife Prairie Park East SideWith kids · Wildlife6.7 km
When to go to Peoria, Illinois
The best time to visit Peoria, Illinois is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulBest time14:39
- AugBest time13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In April, 13 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Peoria, Illinois
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 205 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bloomington, Illinois16 places62 km
- Springfield, Illinois8 places98 km
- Rock Island, Illinois13 places114 km
- Burlington, Iowa5 places122 km
- Davenport, Iowa7 places122 km
- Urbana, Illinois24 places141 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Peoria, Illinois?
The best known: Peoria Zoo, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fon du Lac Farm Park, Illinois Waterway Project Office, John C. Flanagan House Museum. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Peoria, Illinois?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Peoria, Illinois?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 205 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Peoria, Illinois as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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