Recreation Getting lost in a store you love! I didn’t REALLY get lost, however when I know I’m going to RC Outfitters, I make sure I go without my husband and daughters because – I’ll be while. It’s where I have always bought my running shoes, majority of my running gear, and other odds and ends one may need. Although the back wall […]
Real Estate News Relocating out of the area or into the area. We’ve Got You Covered. The New Oxford Dictionary defines Relocation as: the act of moving to a new place and establishing one’s home or business there. Our version of Relocation is a lot longer and more in depth however, here’s the Cliff’s Notes Version. The Suzanne Miller Team knows relocation – whether moving into the area or out of the […]
Real Estate News Cheers to a Great Year! Typically when we mention 2020 – many not so great things happened as Covid took over. Our industry was unsure how this would go. However, when it came to Real Estate, it exploded. We saw the lowest interest rates in history. There were more buyers than inventory. Some of our buyers said it was being […]
Fun Worth the Wait! If you are like me, you will wait in line at the store that offers what you want…even 5-10 people deep. I had to grab a few stocking stuffers this afternoon and decided to go back to Relics. Yes. I have been there three times since Thanksgiving as it’s the only store in town like […]
Food Carry Out Challenge It’s been tough for our local restaurants this past year. With some having to close, some choosing to temporary close – we can still help and do what we can! Until tomorrow night, participate in the #CARRYOUTCHALLENGE. Purchase gift cards to be used at a later date or get dinner for your family. Do what […]
Fun Lights, Camera, Action! The East Peoria Festival of Lights (FOLEPI) has been a holiday staple in this area since 1984. You can see the glow of lights as you drive towards the gate. Travel east across the Murray Baker Bridge and you see the beauty of the larger than life “candle” from a distance. Open in the evenings […]
Real Estate News The Market is still hot…..in 20 degree temps Usually this time of year, our market is slowing down. People are getting ready for the holidays and family time, company parties, vacations….Usually, right? We had a very interesting and not-so-typical year of a Real Estate boom due to Covid. We had more buyers than sellers. Not enough inventory for what the need was. Was […]
Fun Traveling Safari in Peoria For a little over a year or so, these almost, life size metal animals – pieces of art, greet you on major thoroughfares throughout Greater Peoria. They have a way of bringing a smile to your face as you drive by. You stand back in awe, if walking by, at the intricate way artist Monte […]
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Food Farm to Table dining…The Fried Green Tomato BLT Odds are, if you have eaten at Hearth, you have heard how they shop at the local Farmer’s Market for the best produce. It’s apparent in their Fried Green Tomato BLT which is a seasonal special item offered. It is UNBELIEVABLE. The atmosphere is quiet and cozy as where you can have a nice glass […]
Recreation FORE!!!!! I’m not much of a golfer however, my husband is, we have friends who are as well as many others who live in the tri-county area. Between the Peoria Park District golf courses throughout the city, private club courses like Mt. Hawley or Country Club of Peoria, golf courses way out in country – Arrowhead, […]
Food Did somebody say sushi? If anything can play in Peoria, it’s the sushi at Sushigawa….made to order, fresh pieces of sushi whether raw or tempura….other dishes offered. One cannot describe the decadence of this food. It’s amazing….. Sushi Gawa
Food Want to be Eat, Drink, and be English? One of The Best Hidden Kept Secrets in Peoria….. There is a quaint British Pub hidden in a strip mall in Peoria…..The Fox Pub. They have some of the best entrees you can imagine. Fish & Chips, Cheese Toasty, curry dishes, a true Saturday morning English Breakfast….delicious cocktails…..everything is always made to order. Futbol is always on the tele….no matter which team you cheer […]
Music/Entertainment We Play in Peoria Peoria is home to The Peoria Symphony Orchestra, The Peoria Ballet, musical guests from all over the world. We have been very fortunate to have operas, Broadway musicals…The theater experience has grown with love and excitement though Cornstock, Peoria Players, and other talented organizations! From Shrek the Musical, Mamma Mia, Wicked, Cabaret, The Producers, Hairspray […]
Fun Strolling Downtown Peoria with Art One of the coolest, best kept secrets is the Sculpture Walk in Downtown Peoria by Arts Partners. We have such a fabulous, talented group of local artists in our community! For a few blocks, you have different artists who have given their talent in a permanent spot explaining their piece. They have scheduled tours with […]
Food Where everybody knows your name…. We tend to go out to eat for lunch during the week than we do for dinner. However, when it’s appropriate, we like to order a cocktail. My go to these days? The Aperol Spritz. The fantastic bartenders at W.E. Sullivan’s make it the perfect way: light on the Aperol, heavy on the spritz. True, […]
Fun Sports! Did you know that Peoria is home to one of the nicest baseball stadiums to a minor league team – The Peoria Chiefs! A St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, this amazing stadium is quite the sight to see! Our Peoria Rivermen Hockey team’s home is at the Peoria Civic Center. We have incredible travel youth soccer […]
Recreation There’s a paved walking trail that goes through Peoria????? Did you know there is a trail that goes through Downtown Peoria up through Peoria Heights then to North Peoria, Dunlap, Princeville, and THEN to Rock Island??? Paved, rocky, over the bridge, through a tunnel….The paved Kellar Trail hooks into the Rock Island Trail which can take you northwest to Rock Island. Cross over the […]
Food Not sure what to do????? Peoria has so much to offer. Places to eat, shop, stay, enjoy…… The Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is a fantastic resource for what you are looking for!!! https://www.peoria.org/
Fun Proud to be a Bradley Brave!   Bradley University has one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever visited. Maybe I’m a little biased as it was why I came to Peoria…The history of this school and surroundings has such importance. it is shared by this staff and students, the alumni, and of course, the community. Home to the Bradley […]
Recreation The World’s Most Beautiful Drive One of the highlights of a community tour we love to give to out of town clients, is the unsuspected turn off Prospect to Grandview Drive. Coined “The World’s Most Beautiful Drive” by Teddy Roosevelt, this 3 mile stretch of hills and turns has the most gorgeous views of the river and bluff you have […]