There are fun times to be had by all. 

Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, golfing, art, music, theater, history, shopping, festivals or farmers markets, there are plenty of activities to enjoy.

Did you know...

Peoria is the oldest park district in Illinois. Peoria also has one of the largest park districts in the state? They offer high quality parks, recreation and educational experiences. 

Below are some links to various resources to play your way in Peoria.

Peoria Park District - https://peoriaparks.org/

Peoria offers plenty of opportunities to expand your understanding of the world through its various museums and cultural opportunities.

• Big Picture Peoria - https://bigpicturepeoria.org/
• Riverfront Museum: https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/
• Peoria Playhouse: https://peoriaplayhouse.org/
• Contemporary Art Center: https://peoriacac.org/
• Caterpillar Visitors Center: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/visitors-center.html
• Peoria Historical Society: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/
• Wheels O’ Time Museum: https://wheelsotime.org/
• Peoria Symphony Orchestra https://peoriasymphony.org/

When looking for a place to meet, work, read or simply get a coffee Peoria has a number of great coffee shops to choose from.

Below is a list of some of our local favorites.

• Zion Coffee Bar - https://www.zioncoffeeco.com/coffee-bar
• Thirty-Thirty Coffee Co https://thirty-thirtycoffee.com/
• [CxT] Roasting Company - https://www.cxt.coffee/
• Leaves n' Beans Cafe - https://www.lnbcoffee.com/
• The Spot Coffee - https://www.thespotcoffee.com/
• One World Cafe - https://www.oneworld-cafe.com/

With a wide variety and great number of options for dining experiences, Peoria has something for everyone.

Below are a few of our local favorites.

• 10 Things We Can't Live Without - We toured some of our favorite local restaurants Watch the Video
• Mike introduces his team to shawarma at Chef Moussa Watch the Video 
• Mike and Jessica (assistant to the Mike Van Cleve Team) get coffee at CxT Coffee Roasters Watch the Video

From big box stores to small locally owned shops and farmers markets, Peoria has all that you need.

• The Shops at Grand Prairie: https://www.shoppesatgrandprairie.com/
• Northwoods Mall: https://www.northwoodsmall.net/
• Westlake Shopping Center: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/westlake-shopping-center
• Campustown Shopping Center: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/index.php/explore/listing/campustown-shopping-center
• Junction City Shopping Center: https://newjunctioncity.com/
• Glen Hollow Shopping Center: https://www.peoria.org/listing/glen-hollow-shopping-center/2020/
• Metro Center: https://www.shopmetrocentre.com/
• Sheridan Village: https://www.facebook.com/ShopSheridanVillage/
• Heritage Square: http://www.heritage-square.com/
• Willow Knolls Shopping Center: https://arcregrp.com/properties/willow-knolls-shopping-center-peoria/

Did you know, Peoria was formerly known as the Whiskey Capital of the World? Peoria now offers everything from distilleries, breweries and wine bars to nightclubs.

• Black Band Distillery: https://www.blackband-distillery.com/tour
• Crafted DIY Studio & Bar: https://www.crafteddiystudio.com/
• Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer: http://thymepeoria.com/
• Bearded Owl Brewing: https://www.beardedowlbrewing.com/
• 8Bit Arcade Bar: https://www.8bitbeercade.com/
• Kelleher’s: https://www.kellehersonwater.com/
• Martinis: http://www.martinisonwater.com/
• Kenny’s Westside Pub: https://kennyswestside.com/
• Obed and Isaac’s: https://www.connshg.com/obed-and-isaacs
• Twelve Bar: https://www.twelvebarlounge.com/
• Sullivans: https://www.wesullivansirishpub.com/
• Olivers: https://www.oliversintheheights.com/
• The 33 Room: https://www.the33room.com/
• Pour Bros: https://www.pourbrostaproom.com/
• Waters Edge Winery: https://wewph.com/
• Cyds in the Park: https://cyds.biz/
• Castle's Patio Inn: https://www.castlespatioinn.com/
• Rhodell's Brewery: https://www.rhodellsbrewery.com/ 

One of the benefits to living in Central Illinois is the access to many great surrounding communities.  Experiences within just a couple hours drive.  Here are a few of our team's favorites:

• Galena: https://www.visitgalena.org/
• Chicago: https://www.choosechicago.com/
• St Louis: https://explorestlouis.com/25-things-to-do-in-st-louis/
• Indianapolis, Indiana https://www.visitindy.com/
• Starved Rock State Park: https://www.starvedrocklodge.com/starved-rock-state-park/
• Saint Joseph, Michigan https://www.michigan.org/city/st-joseph

Curious to know if you will be able to find all the ingredients to your favorite dishes? There is quite a variety of grocery options available.

• Sous Chef: https://www.facebook.com/souschefpeoria/
• Haddad's Market: https://www.haddadsmarket.com/
• Asian Market: https://www.facebook.com/freshasianmarket/
• Mediterranean Mart: https://www.facebook.com/MeditMart/
• Sunrise Health Foods: https://sunrisehealthfoods.com/
• Pottstown Meat and Deli: https://pottstownmeat.com/
• Raber Packing: https://www.raberpacking.com/
• Schnucks: https://locations.schnucks.com/il-peoria-721
• Hy-Vee: https://www.hy-vee.com/
• Aldi: https://stores.aldi.us/il/peoria/3420-northuniversity-street?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=brand&utm_content=storepage_webclick
• Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/stores/grocery/il/peoria/sterling-bazaar/021/00942cid=loc_02100942_gmb
• Marsala Grocers https://masalagrocer.com/our-stores/
• Swagat Food & Grocery - https://www.facebook.com/swagatpeoria/
• Devon Food and Groceries - https://www.facebook.com/DevonGrocery/

Water, gas, electric, sewer, trash/recycling, and internet, Peoria’s local providers have the services you need.

Below are some links to help you connect with service providers in our area:

Gas/Electric

• Gas/Electric Service
  Ameren Illinois https://www.ameren.com/illinois/csc/start-stop-transfer

Water 

• Water Service
  Illinois American Water https://amwater.com/ilaw/customer-service-billing/turn-service-on-off 

Sewer

• Sewer Services
  Greater Peoria Peoria Sanitary District (GPSD) https://www.gpsd.org/
• Coordinates with Illinois American Water when the buyer calls to transfer water service

Garbage

• Garbage
  City of Peoria Trash https://www.peoriapicksup.com/trash/
  Trash cans remain assigned to the home and should be left for you.
  There is a $100/can fee from the waste disposal company for replacing cans owned by the disposal company. 

Internet 

• Comcast https://www.xfinity.com/locations/illinois/peoria
• I3 Broadband https://i3broadband.com/
  I3 s laying fiber optic at a reasonable rate and I’m not certain where it’s available yet.  You can check whether I3 is available by visiting https://i3broadband.com/order/

Here are some resources for our four legged (or three if you have a tri-paw'd squad)

Dapper Dog Grooming Salon https://the-dapper-dog-grooming-salon.business.site/

Bear's Bites Single Ingredient Dog Treats https://bearsbites.net/