Went here because the prices are cheap! I reserved two tickets online but then had to cancel it the…read moresame day. The person I emailed was friendly and allowed me to reschedule it for free. I just had to give another time and day and it was that easy. The staff there showed me to the movie room. The bathrooms are clean. The room was clean.

Very good service yesterday and went to see Super Mario Brothers and very comfortable seatsread more

So I'm just hanging out looking at the bridge and next thing you know the police are subtly…read moreencouraging me to leave ...and by subtle I mean alley lights and hand-spot light up the car suggesting I move along. hard to blame them though: some guy in a little truck with out of state plates taking pictures of the under-side of the highway bridge at 11:30pm on a Saturday night with the lights off. the signage indicates no parking after midnight but we live in interesting times.... Memorializing Murray Baker, the man responsible for bringing Caterpillar to town, the bridge has been carrying I-74 across 500' of the Illinois River since 1958. The bridge is just over 3000' long (lost about 200 feet while in rehab) and clears the water by some 60 feet give or take. In the finest tradition this bridge doesn't quite measure up to the official Interstate Highway Bridge requirements but there you go. Since 2020 500 LED bulbs light the structure at a reasonable cost. Requests for special lighting schemes need to be submitted to the public works department at least 30 days in advance.

It's alright, I guess. Nothing special, just a place to park your car. It gets the job done, but…read moredon't expect anything fancy. Could use some sprucing up, maybe better lighting? It's kinda dark at night.

ent to the Katt Williams Golden Age Tour in Peoria, IL last night. It was definitely a calmer, more…read moremature version of Katt. The material was a little milder and the laughs were there, but I can't say it had the gut-busting moments like the old days. The show had a full lineup. Opening acts included R&B performances from Lady of Rage and Lil' Mo, plus comedians Mark Curry, Tommy Davidson, Melanie Camacho, Red Grant, Zoo Man, and Corey B. The only downside? Folks in my section were constantly getting up for something -- up, down, up, down all night -- which made it hard to stay focused on the stage. Still, it was an enjoyable night of laughs overall. And a little bonus... I found a free parking meter several blocks away, so I didn't have to pay for parking. Always a win.

Attended a sold out show here. Nice venue, staff and ushers were good. Section signs prominent. I…read morewould attend another event here.

Wha a lovely stop on my day trip today! I loved observing the winter phase of the outdoor gardens…read moreas well as the permanent art pieces and sculptures. The real treat was the greenhouse space though! I really love to learn all the names of everything around me and they're all expertly labeled with large font which my group appreciated. And nice that admission is free! Be sure to leave a donation though.

Review Visit: October 21st, 2012…read more A neat little garden tucked away in the corner of Glen Oak Park. Like many things on my travel list, Luthy's was one that I never heard of until I started looking around for things to do and places to visit. Discovering that there was a botanical garden next to the Peoria Zoo/Glen Oak Park was a surprise as I had been through the area a handful of times but never noticed it before. Sure, I saw the signs along the roads in Peoria but I figured it was nothing more than a place to buy flowers. A quick Google search soon proved I was way wrong. Doing what I do best, I loaded my car up with a few people and set out to see what the Luthy had to offer. If I remember right, there was a small parking lot available to use despite the fact the gardens is tucked away in this recreational area. We approached the front entrance and headed in. There is no fee to access the gardens but donations are very appreciated. After talking to the person at the entrance, we dropped a few bucks in to a donation box and headed towards the first part. The first place was kind of a greenhouse garden. It was inside a building that facilities the growth and sustainability to a multitude of flowers and plants. I am no green thumb but the fact that they could have so many different species in a small space was impressive. Also, they had a bunch of Nightmare Before Christmas decorations up at the time of our visit. Seeing as it was 10 days before Halloween, this must be how they were decorating for that year. I'm not a big Nightmare fan but it was cool to see them use that movie to spook the place up. As we moved on past the greenhouse, we emerged in to this open area that had a bit of a trail you could follow to see most of the outside gardens. This little path was not so little once you realized how sprawling the outside area was. There were many things to see along the way as we slowly walked and took in the scenes. They had a not just flowers and plants but small sculptures and statutes scattered throughout. Similar to what you would see in the movies when there are public gardens or mansions with a garden area the size of a city block. You can see some of these in the gallery below but in the years since, they may have changed stuff around. I said earlier that I am no green thumb, so trying to describe Luthy in technical detail is beyond my capacity. Despite that, you don't need to know the difference between a dandelion and a tulip to enjoy the sheer beauty of this place. It's a combination of quaint, serene, beautiful and peaceful. Sometimes you need those things in this day and age. If you are able to visit, please do so. You won't regret it. If Peoria, IL is no on your radar due to a million reasons, check your local area to see if there are any botanical gardens to visit. I am sure they are just as lovely.

I love Laura Bradley Park! It holds lots of fond memories for me. There's a playground in the top…read moreand bottom section of the park! Gotta love the dog park if you have doggos. Lots of little attractions to see like the Chinese bridge. Plenty of roadways in the parks for walking and bike riding. Great place to visit year round!

Beautiful park near Bradley University. Plenty of walking areas, not really many trails, more of an…read moreopen set up. This park has a lot to offer, including a Frisbee golf course, two fenced in dog parks, sand volleyball, picnic areas and tennis courts. Plenty of free parking in multiple lots throughout the park. The dog parks include a smaller, more secluded dog park on the top and a large dog park on the bottom, separated into small and large breed fenced areas. The dog parks are often packed with wagging tails on the weekends. No fee and doggie bags are provided by the people. Each season brings something gorgeous to view in nature's little hideaway.

Love this library! Plenty of outlets for doing work, comfy chairs to read, board games to rent…read more There are also art displays by local people. They have a seeds library where you can donate and take seeds for herbs, vegetables, and flowers to attract wildlife. Librarians are always friendly. There's also a walking trail and park nearby which makes it convenient.

The Peoria Park District is good for Peoria's size. But after the tenure of their previous…read moreleadership, the Park District developed an "earn money" position. Fees connected to as much as possible and a serious elimination of non-fee activities.

I am pissed to the maximum at this place and how they are getting over on people. I was married a…read morecouple of years ago and i used the Trewyn park pavilion for my reception. We were late planners and it was one of the few places left. I payed $100 for the cost of the rental. It was too hot and we had trouble with that but other than there horrible air conditioning it was fine. I am sick of Chuck E Cheese so me and my husband decided to rent a room and have our daughters birthday party there. I called and for a five year old's birthday party, I will have to have (security $35) and ($150 deposit) oh and my favorite part $40 per hour. Lmao, I told her that I have a reception there and she said well things have changed a little. HA, I asked her then what was changed about the damn building, she said nothing. So you jacked the price up substantially only to change nothing. These people are a peace of work. I ended up getting a different building, and searched online for a face painter and all kinds of stuff. They will never get my money. Do your research and find another place. I have a huge listing of places I found that are cheaper and better. You suck park district, and you don't care about families. Oh and the only reason they get a 1 is because i can't go any lower.

Great museum that offers three spaces in one location. Enjoy space, art and history. My tip is…read morewatch a movie be sure to check out what is playing.

This is a nice little museum, I particularly enjoyed the Bronzeville to Harlem exhibit. That was…read morespectacular. We also went to the Planetarium and saw the what is in tonight's sky show and it was great. There was also a little concert outside before noon, which must have been a local school's jazz band and maybe small string orchestra. That was fun as well

Review Visit: August 11th, 2015…read more Not to be confused with the Riverfront Park in Pekin. Though both offer a majestic view of the might Illinois River. Just how majestic is the view of the Illinois River? I'd rate that a 2.5/5 only because the landscape is pretty. If you come to Riverfront Park, you really need to visit for a few reasons. One, this park is a wide open flat park that is just serene on a beautiful day. Also, there is an old train turntable that nature has taken over. Just what it is doing there after the railroads have long since disappeared, I don't know but I can say that it was a nice little surprise when Matt and I came upon it during our walk of the park. I would have to guess that it is a relic from the old days when Peoria pumped out the alcoholic spirits en masse. Reason two for visiting. There is a nice little garden set off to the side of the park. It's called the Constitution Garden and you can read about that in the linked blog post. Last reason to visit is to check out the Dan Fogelberg Memorial which, again, you can read at the linked blog post. Aside from those three things, there isn't much else to do at this park but maybe get some running in. With it being next to the river, I would assume there are some running trails carved out by either people or the park district. If you had an afternoon to spend on exploring some of Peoria's unknown attractions, you wouldn't be wasting your time here, especially if you came on a gorgeous spring day. I guess you could also get a view of the river, but that's not a real selling point for any Illinois resident.

This park became home to the Dan Fogelberg memorial in 2010, but prior to that it was still a cool…read moredestination in my book due to the old railway turntable or wheelhouse that is on display there. I'm sure it's been there since the 80s because I remember seeing it when I was a kid. The park itself is pretty nice with paved, lighted paths along the Rock Island/Pimiteoui Trail with views of the river. Several people use the trail there for running, walking and biking. The Peoria Riverfront Museum's Community Solar System model's earth model is located in the park as well. There is a parking lot at the site.