This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Greater Peoria, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to the Peoria area of Illinois, U.S.A.

Peoria is located in the heart of the Illinois River Country, an area that features a number of exciting activities and adventures. Peoria itself offers all the amenities, services, restaurants and shops that travelers expect from major centers. The Steamboat Festival is a popular Peorian event for families, and includes several children's activities and entertainment that revolves around this old-time mode of transportation. The nearby town of Morton is known for its annual Pumpkin Festival, which features the Punkin Chuckin event to see how far competitors can launch a pumpkin with either a catapult, trebuchet or their arms. Pekin is also located nearby and boasts the World's Greatest Sun Dial as well as a number of golf courses for all skill levels. The annual Marigold Festival in Pekin draws crowds in excess of 100,000 over several days, making it a prominent visitor destination each spring.