We don't drink alcohol so we are always on the look out for cool places that treat non alcoholic…read moredrinks with the same respect that is shown to complex drinks with booze. This place does just that in addition to being a super cool space to make something cool to take home! We were just passing through on our way home from a weekend in Springfield so we just had a drink. This would be a great place for date night or to take your kids for an art project! How cool is that!

Crafted DIY Studio & Bar of Peoria... you have my heart!! I visited Peoria with my boyfriend a…read moremonth ago and took a walk for approx. 3 minutes before stumbling into Crafted. I LOVE CRAFTS. And I also like to sip. So naturally, we walked in and signed ourselves up for a craft session the next morning. The options are truly expansive in terms of both project variety and skill level! I made a wine caddy (the shapes were pre-cut, but I sanded, assembled, and painted the finish), and the boo thang made a leather wallet. Drinks were tasty! I wasn't in the mood to drink at 11am (I'm not strong enough... yet), so I had a fizzy drink with muddled berries and mint at the bottom. I LOVE IT HERE! As they said to me upon walking in, "You don't have to craft to drink and you don't have to drink to craft," but you'll for sure have a great time :")

We just had our wedding reception here and it was wonderful! Nyk was so fun to work with and…read moreeveryone was great. They made it super easy and fun and the food was great as well! Everyone that came had a great time. From beginning to end it was perfect! THANK YOU!!

I can't say enough good things about Nyk and his staff. The venue is gorgeous, and they are so easy…read moreto work with- and I am a former venue manager and event planner for more than 10 years. Derrick and the other floor manager (I'm sorry I can't remember your name) were ON POINT all night. The food was delicious! We rented the Washington room for the wedding ceremony and the Distillery Room for the reception. There was another wedding in the ballroom ( which is on the same floor) but you never would have known it. #thewaterhousebestdayever Poppy Vogel, Tucson Arizona- mother of the bride.

The Caterpillar Visitors Center is a must see if you are in Peoria. This is the most fun that I've…read morehad at a museum in a long time. When you enter you watch a movie (in a decommissioned machine) and learn about the history of Caterpillar through displays and artifacts like a traditional museum. The best part is when you get to climb into the machines and get to sit inside them. There is a simulator where you can learn how to use and move a scooper. Be sure to get your picture taken next to the big machines. I highly recommend the Caterpillar Visitors Center!

It is located in the heart of Peoria downtown. It's a museum full of information and history. It…read moretour starts with a documentary film . It is not a big museum, but you could spend reasonably time to dig into the past to explore the history. Very educational and highly recommended.

We went to The Great Room this past weekend and it's a perfect name for the wonderful bar at the…read moreHotel Pere Marquette! We had such a great time meeting the staff that we went back a second night, before and after a concert at the Civic Center. The bar is very nice, spacious, comfortable and the drinks are great. We met the servers Bryant, Kelsie, Jody, Chris, among others and what a wonderful group of courteous and hard-working people! They remembered us and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We can't say enough positive things about this venue and highly recommend it! Jodi and Jack

$15 off street parking in Hotel/Courtyard shared multi level garage ... bring your hiking boots and…read morecompass (with the homeless situation, bring what makes you more comfortable) Once inside, the staff couldn't be more nicer Rooms clean and well organized Restaurant and bar nice Concierge service was poor, not usual for Marriott Walked two blocks to a well recommended restaurant.. approached twice by drunken diligence

Fabulous room and amazingly to work with. At short notice I was able to put on a perfect event,…read morecomplete with florals and decor.

I went to a ladies tea party here. It was clean, bright and just the right size for a small…read moregathering. Super cute!!

This review is long overdue. Last year for Christmas I purchased for my grandmother and myself a…read morecruise to Starved Rock. We boarded in Peoria and spent the day cruising to Starved Rock. What I didn't know when I booked was that this was also a murder mystery cruise. The cast was on the boat the whole time. Once we arrived in Starved Rock we had dinner at the lodge and stayed at the Lodge. The next morning was breakfast at the Lodge and back on the boat to cruise back to Peoria. Everything about this trip was fantastic. The murder mystery outfit was fabulous. As it was flowing throughout the two days it became really interesting. It was better than any murder mystery dinner I have ever done. The ragtime music was enjoyable and the food was also really good. My grandmother LOVED this. She keeps asking me when we are going to go again. If you are looking for a different thing to do, try this!

Very nice paddleboat ride. We had all the elements of a great ride: perfect weather, calm water,…read morenot many people on board so we got a good seat, boat departed and arrived on time. It was a 90 minute trip. Parents, think twice before bringing the kids. Or if you bring them, make sure they have an activity they can do during the cruise. The kids i saw were all bored either from the start or shortly after. They ran around the deck and emptied out the ice water container. Restrooms were clean.

Cracked Pepper catered an event at the Peoria Civic Center. The Harvest salad sat out too long as…read morethe "fresh" spring greens looked dried out and had brown edges. The entree, chicken saltimbocca, was incredibly dry; I almost choked on the first bite of chicken. The sides, dauphinoise potatoes and green beans, were good. Thankfully, the desserts were delicious. There were jumbo lemon or double chocolate cupcakes. The lemon cake was dense, almost like pound cake, but had good flavor. The chocolate cupcakes were divine.

This restaurant is great! The dining area has a cozy vibe, they make pastries including a "bacon…read morelog" and they have great-tasting soups, sandwiches, salads and cookies. Today I had a lemon cookie and a southwest chicken wrap and enjoyed every bite.

I had my wedding here at the end of June and was absolutely blown away! We were won over by…read morePackard after we walked in the door; the reception hall is unique and it felt cozy...not too overdone, not outdated...it was perfect. (Plus a few months prior to the wedding they repainted the entire room a tannish/brown...no longer the "meh" forest green.) What made Packard EVEN better was the staff. I had the best wedding planner in the world and am so sad for future brides that Kori won't be there to help you...she was amazing! (Don't worry, there are other wonderful ladies there that will help you and be awesome for you!) The reception went smoothly and that is mostly due to the organization of the staff at Packard. They have binders for every couple getting married and keep every email, conversation, checklist, you name it...in that binder. Last, the chef/caterer, One World....We got SOOOO many compliments on the food at our wedding. We literally had a friend email us to tell us how great it was and how he had never had that good of food at a wedding before. It was phenomenal! I loved Packard Plaza and our photos from the reception turned out amazing. Highly, highly recommend it!

Had a blast at my brother's wedding.The set-up is quite interesting. We went up a bunch of stairs…read moreand then some more because we were part of the wedding party. The second floor overlooks the seating area and surrounds the dance floor. It seems that they bring the wedding party up so that they can make their grand entrance down some stairs to the head table. The only thing is that they don't utilize the space any more than that, although some of the photographers used it for pictures. The space is right for a smaller size wedding. The staff was quite adept at keeping tidy during service, almost so much so that they almost took away stuff I was still working on. I don't fault them too much on that, they were busting their butts out there. The only thing I didn't like is that sitting at the head table I could see the food carts being rolled in around the DJ table to the kitchen area. I thought that looked kinda weird. Overall we had a really good time and a lot of people got out on the dance floor. That's all that matters.

What a find. In…read moretown visiting friends we came to the 33 room. The bartenders are true mixologists who are able to make whatever you need. You walk into an old school Pabst Blue Ribbon tasting room. Truly a gem.

Recently reserved the room for a private, surprise birthday party on a cold & snowy Sunday…read moreafternoon. We had a great experience here! Great service, friendly & knowledgeable bartenders and an amazing selection of beers and cocktails. Room isn't large but the old-school vibes are clearly evident and as my father worked at the Pabst Brewery decades ago, there was some sentimental value to holding this family event here. Great place, great service and great drinks!

The staff was amazing! There was a snow storm and they were very understanding and helpful! Would…read moredefinitely recommend

We used Palace Events for our wedding and were very happy with how everything turned out! Our…read morewedding reception was held in a machine shed, so we needed some elegant decor to dress it up. Palace Events provided drapery, lighting and a chandelier, which created the perfect setting! Courtney was the coordinator we worked with and she was polite and very organized. She also was proactive in seeing an issue with the lighting and fixed it before I had to mention anything. In addition, we used their Standard Photo Booth and were so glad we did! Sam was easy to work with and created the perfect photo design for our wedding! There were many options, including videos and GIFs--our guests had a blast with it! Overall, we're very pleased with Palace Events and are happy we used them for our wedding! *Professional photography by Miranda Malliet Photography