Ashley’s guidebook
Local restaurants
Some of my favorite local restaurants!!
Jim's Bistro
4612 N Prospect RdGreat little spot just steps away.Always a great time!
Cayenne
4542 N Prospect RdHearth Restaurant
4604 N Prospect RdGreat upscale restaurant just steps away.
The Publik House
4614 N Prospect RdTalk about a restaurant/bar with great ambience!
Peoria Pizza Works
3921 N Prospect RdAMAZING pizza!!
Gebby's Family Restaurant
726 E War Memorial DrGreat family owned breakfast place nearby.
Joe's Original Italian & Martini Bar
4609 N Prospect RdGreat little Italian joint with great drinks!
This fantastic family owned bakery has been around since 1861. A must see!!
8 locals recommend
Trefzger's Bakery
4416 N Prospect RdThis fantastic family owned bakery has been around since 1861. A must see!!
Casual pub that serves awesome house smoked BBQ and amazing drinks in a converted rail depot.
11 locals recommend
The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern
212 Southwest Water StreetCasual pub that serves awesome house smoked BBQ and amazing drinks in a converted rail depot.
The Chef and The Baker
106 E McClure AveLove this family owned low key eatery. Amazing treats too!!
Peoria Heights
Great Coffeeshops
Perfect early morning stops
Leaves 'n Beans Coffee - Peoria Heights
4800 N Prospect RdJust a block away... heavenly!!
Perfect for early morning sweets and coffee just a few blocks away!
8 locals recommend
Trefzger's Bakery
4416 N Prospect RdPerfect for early morning sweets and coffee just a few blocks away!
This downtown stop is great. Greatedby the bear at the door!
18 locals recommend
thirty-thirty Coffee Co.
734 Main StThis downtown stop is great. Greatedby the bear at the door!
From coffee to dinner this place is by Bradley University and has great ambience and food!
30 locals recommend
One World
1245 W Main StFrom coffee to dinner this place is by Bradley University and has great ambience and food!
Local Bars
Some of my favorite places to stop in and have a cocktail!
Great craft beers on tap and featured music performances each week.
7 locals recommend
Pour BROS. Craft Taproom
4450 N Prospect RdGreat craft beers on tap and featured music performances each week.
W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub and Fare
4538 N Prospect RdGreat little bar just steps away from our place.
Schooner's Peoria Heights
730 E War Memorial DrGreat old time bar with fun beer garden.
This Irish Pub is a must when in Peoria and down by the water!
17 locals recommend
Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
619 Southwest Water StreetThis Irish Pub is a must when in Peoria and down by the water!
Talk about some Peoria history... check this historic train station while sipping on drinks. The stained glass will blow you away.
8 locals recommend
MARTINIS on water street
212 Southwest Water StreetTalk about some Peoria history... check this historic train station while sipping on drinks. The stained glass will blow you away.
Check out this historic Peoria church that has been renovated into an amazing microbrewery. The stained glass,beer patio, and pub grub will amaze you.
20 locals recommend
Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery
321 NE Madison AveCheck out this historic Peoria church that has been renovated into an amazing microbrewery. The stained glass,beer patio, and pub grub will amaze you.
Pour BROS. Craft Taproom
4450 N Prospect RdThings to do while in town
Here are a few must do’s while in Peoria
This 26 mile trail was converted from a railway to a nature trail and runs through Peoria Heights just a couple of blocks from our house. It’s a perfect way to get a hike in and relax.
Rock Island Trail
Rock Island TrailThis 26 mile trail was converted from a railway to a nature trail and runs through Peoria Heights just a couple of blocks from our house. It’s a perfect way to get a hike in and relax.
From concerts to expos, this civic center has it all! Located about 10minutes from our house.
11 locals recommend
Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson AveFrom concerts to expos, this civic center has it all! Located about 10minutes from our house.
Home of the Peoria Chiefs, the Class A affiliate of the St Louis Cardinals. Enjoy the game!
15 locals recommend
Dozer Park
730 SW Jefferson AveHome of the Peoria Chiefs, the Class A affiliate of the St Louis Cardinals. Enjoy the game!
Deemed “The World’s Most Beautiful Drive” by Theodore Rosevelt, offers panoramic scenic views of the Illinois River along with gorgeous homes and is located just a couple of blocks from our house.
Grandview Drive
Grandview DriveDeemed “The World’s Most Beautiful Drive” by Theodore Rosevelt, offers panoramic scenic views of the Illinois River along with gorgeous homes and is located just a couple of blocks from our house.