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United States

Peoria / Where cornfields meet city lights.

MeowScore 😸86/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Ideal weather for outdoor events

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january

Explore the Wildlife Prairie Park and enjoy the snowscapes

👥
february

Celebrate African American History Month at the Riverfront Museum

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march

Attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival

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april

Experience the beauty of Spring at the Peoria Riverfront Market

🎨
may

Visit the Sculpture Walk on Washington Street

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june

Enjoy the Illinois Blues and BBQ Festival on the Riverfront

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july

Celebrate the Fourth of July Fireworks at Glen Oak Park

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august

Discover the Peoria Historical Society's Trolley Tours

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september

Experience the largest Oktoberfest in Illinois at Hickory Grove Park

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october

Get spooked at the Wildlife Scary Park and Hayrack Rides

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november

Attend the Festival of Lights Parade and Opening Ceremony

🎄
december

Have Fun at the East Peoria Festival of Lights

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Peoria offers a moderately priced shopping and dining experience compared to larger cities in the US. There are options for all budgets, but nothing too extravagant or too cheap.

Check out the local farmer's market for fresh produce deals. Take advantage of chain stores for discounted prices, but support small businesses for unique finds.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

passing through

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

passing through

Peoria is a small city, often passed through on a longer trip.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping in most businesses

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping in most businesses

Credit cards commonly accepted, splitting the bill is acceptable, and cash is welcomed.

internet situation

great Speed

Decent speeds, but some areas may experience slowdowns

excellent Availability

High availability and coverage

great Cellular

Good coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Average infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Average tolerance

Peoria, the purr-fect place for curious cats who love adventure. Lots of catnip to explore!

This city is a cat's meow, with tasty treats for every feline. Furry fun guaranteed!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Forest Park Nature Center
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Peoria Riverfront Museum
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Caterpillar Visitors Center
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Peoria Zoo
🚗
Grandview Drive

The mainstream

🌳
Forest Park Nature Center

Nature-loving cats can hike through the beautiful wooded trails, explore the nature center and its inhabitants, and even attend educational programs and events.

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🎨
Peoria Riverfront Museum

Cats can immerse themselves in art, science, history, and culture through hands-on exhibits and interactive experiences.

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Caterpillar Visitors Center

Curious cats can learn about the history and innovation of this iconic company through interactive exhibits and equipment displays.

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🐒
Peoria Zoo

Home to over 100 different species, kitties can spend the day exploring and learning about animals from all over the world.

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🚗
Grandview Drive

Voted as one of the most beautiful scenic drives in America, cat tourists will love the stunning views of the Illinois River Valley below.

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Off the beaten path

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The Contemporary Art Center
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Forest Park Nature Center
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The Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum
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The Junction City Shopping Center
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The Rock Island Trail

Off the beaten path

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The Contemporary Art Center

A small art museum that offers unique exhibits that are sure to pique any feline's interest! 🎨

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🐿️
Forest Park Nature Center

A great spot for a peaceful and scenic hike with plenty of wildlife sightings. 🌿

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🏫
The Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum

A fun and interactive museum for kittens to explore and learn. 🐱‍👓

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🐾
The Junction City Shopping Center

This mall has unique shops and is great for cats who love to shop 'til they drop! 🛍️

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🌳
The Rock Island Trail

This bike trail has beautiful scenery and is perfect for a serene ride. 🚴

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biking possible

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Average infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Average tolerance

Mindful meoweler tips

Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River.

Explore the scenic riverwalk, visit the Caterpillar Visitors Center, and don't miss out on the famous annual Steamboat Festival.

Peoria has a rich history in the distillery industry.

Visit the North Peoria location of the J.K. Williams Distilling company for a tour and tasting of their award-winning bourbon and gin.

Peoria is a sports lover’s paradise.

Catch a Peoria Chiefs minor league baseball game or check out the beautiful Dozer Park stadium. For something different, watch the WheelArt roller derby team in action.

East Peoria is home to the world-famous Caterpillar Inc.

Visit the Caterpillar Visitors Center to learn about their history and watch heavy machinery in action. Don't miss out on their interactive exhibits.

Peoria is known for its delicious globally-inspired cuisine.

Check out Khao Lao Thai Kitchen, The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern, and Peoria Hofbrau for some tasty meals. Treat yourself at the Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe.

Useful external sites

www.peoria.org

Visit Peoria↗

Official tourism website for Peoria, Illinois

www.pjstar.com

Peoria Journal Star↗

Local news, event listings, and attractions information

www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org

Peoria Riverfront Museum↗

Museum featuring art, science, and history exhibits in downtown Peoria

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