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  • Our facilities provide a fantastic experience, whether you’re new to climbing or you’ve been climbing for years. Come enjoy incredible climbing terrain with climbs set for all ability levels, a full suite of yoga and fitness classes, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and the instruction you need to climb higher.

    Website:

    https://firstascentclimbing.com/peoria/

    Address:

    927 SW Washington Street

    Phone:

    (309) 966-0831

  • Prior to prohibition, Peoria was known as the Whiskey Capital of the World.  To pay tribute to that heritage, BLACK BAND Distillery is dedicated to producing high-quality, hand-crafted spirits using locally sourced organic grain.  Our historic, century old building also houses The Bar at BLACK BAND, a craft cocktail bar and restaurant offering a seasonal menu of thoughtfully created dishes and an elevated dining experience.  

    Website:

    www.blackband-distillery.com

    Address:

    1000 SW Adams Street

    Phone: 

    (309) 680-1233

    Tours held on Saturdays at 12:30 and 2:30pm
    Reserve online at www.blackband-distillery.com
     

  • From May to September, enjoy exciting Single-A baseball with this St. Louis Cardinals affiliate.

    Website:

    http://www.peoriachiefs.com

    Address:

    730 SW Jefferson Street

    Phone:

    (309) 680-4000

  • Explore the people, places and events that made Peoria what it is today! Peoria Historical Society offers history bus and walking tours, operates two historic house museums, hosts the annual Holiday Home Tour featuring beautiful and unique homes, and so much more. You’re sure to be entertained and inspired by what you discover. Take some time to go back in time with Peoria Historical Society. You’ll be glad you did. 

    Website:

    www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org

    Address:

    611 SW Washington Street

    Phone:

    (309) 674-1921

  • Wheel Art is a pottery studio and school owned by Master Potter, Jacob Grant, MFA.  Jacob has almost 25 years experience working in clay/ceramics and has been teaching almost this long. With work displayed and sold for years at farmer's markets, art fairs and festivals, galleries, museums, and large wholesale shows, Jacob has functional pottery and ceramic artworks all over the world in private homes and galleries.

    Wheel Art offers small class sizes for beginning and intermediate adults and memberships for experienced potters. In addition, we offer kid classes, scout troops experiences to earn pottery badges, field trips, Teens & Summer Camp, parties, events, and workshops of all kinds.

    With Jacob's distinct hand-over-hand teaching style, he has collaboratively created thousands of pots with other people's hands.  When you create a piece with Jacob, his signature is signed along with your name to join a family of pottery and ceramic sculpture with the same signature, scattered across the globe.

    Website:

    www.wheelartpottery.studio

    Address:

    1101 SW Washington Street

    Phone:

    (309) 306-1741

  • We designed a gym "just for you!"  We offer three gyms in one location where members get the direction you need and 24-hour access.  "The Lot" is a fun and friendly open gym that offers great equipment with an "old school" environment.  "Thee 605" is where the animals play behind the cage.  A spot made especially for our powerlifters, strongmen and strongwomen who train to compete or just want to lift heavy.  "The Fitness Factory" is set in a private and comfortable section of the gym and is loaded with brand new cardio equipment; along with lots of extra amenities.  Ask about our "Elite Membership" and receive all of the premier benefits we have to offer.  We have fun kickboxing, circuit and yoga classes, along with personal training.  Your experience with us is extremely important  and we will do what we can to help you achieve your fitness goals.  Come join the family!

    Website:

    http://www.winksironlot.com

    Address:

    833 SW Adams Street

    Phone:

    (309) 415-1675

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  • Your window to live entertainment.  Downstate Illinois' premier entertainment and convention center

    Website:

    http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com

    Address:

    201 SW Jefferson Street

    Phone:

    (309) 673-8900

  • Peoria Public Library has five locations and a Bookmobile that serve Peorians with materials, community spaces, public computers and programs for all ages.

    Website:

    www.peoriapubliclibrary.org

    Address:

    107 NE Monroe

    Phone:

    (309) 497-2000

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  • This isn't your average museum! Your visit begins with a virtual ride in the bed of a massive two-and-a-half story Cat® 797F Mining Truck. Learn how Caterpillar's story began as two companies came together to build Caterpillar on the foundation of innovation and customer focus. Unleash your inner engineer as you design your very own Cat machine. Test your skills on a simulator to see first-hand what it's like to operate equipment the way our operators do, and no visit is complete without climbing in a track-type tractor. Hours of operation are Tuesday – Saturday from 10am-5pm, with last ticket entry at 3:30pm.

    Website:

    www.visitcaterpillar.com

    Address:

    110 SW Washington Street

    Phone:

    (309) 675-0606

  • On the First Friday of every month, from 5 to 9pm, join us for an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. The tour includes Twelve locations and spans a breadth of artistic media. Come, enjoy the unique efforts of creative and talented artists living and working in Central Illinois.

  • Live bands in Gallery I on the second floor of the Contemporary Art Center every Friday 5:30 - 7:30p.m.

    Website:

    http://www.peoriacac.org/

    Address:

    305 SW Water Street

    Phone:

    (309) 674-6822

  • Join us Saturday mornings mid-May through September for Peoria's RiverFront Market.  Featuring over 100 vendors selling locally grown produce, local foods, breads, eggs, cheese, baked goods, flowers and much more!  Enjoy a morning filled with food, arts, crafts, and fun for the entire family.  8 a.m. till noon in the 200 block of Water Street.

    Website:

    http://visitdowntownpeoria.com/peoria-riverfront-market

    Address:

    200 Block of Water Street

    Phone:

    (309) 671-5555

  • Immerse yourself in the Peoria Riverfront Museum a world-class facility on Peoria's beautiful downtown RiverFront.

    Website:

    http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/

    Address:

    222 SW Washington Street

    Phone:

    (309) 868-7000

  • Salon 5th Avenue was created to uphold a higher image of Salon and Spa Companies. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience to EVERY GUEST that walks in the door. We know the value of high education and professionalism. Salon 5th Avenue strives to be a market leader and innovator to this industry. We do everything with passion and dedication to serve our Salon and Spa Company. We promote an energetic environment while educating the Guest to create satisfaction and confidence. At Salon 5th Avenue we want each employee to grow and achieve endless opportunities. Together we create a unique and desired culture that is simply one of kind.

    Website:

    https://salon5thavepeoria.com/

    Address:

    331 SW Water Street

    Phone:

    309-713-1448

  • Peoria Area's only Segway tour and Quadracycle bike rental experience.  Gliding with World on Wheels is as fun as it gets!  Offering 30 minute, 1 hour, and 2 hour Segway tours.  We also offer 30 minute Quadracycle bike rides.  Easy riding for all age levels.  Use them for individual riding or schedule your corporate team building events.  Open March thru Nov, weather permitting. Call for an appointment. 

    Website:

    http://worldonwheelspeoria.com/

    Address:

    Foot of Main Street

    Phone:

    309-453-0916

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