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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.
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