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Fun Beat the Heat and Stay Cool… Trying to enjoy the last days of summer can be exhausting when it’s 94 degrees, 96% humidity, and why not throw in a heat advisory! Finding some cool things to do is easy when you know where to look. Here are some fun places our family and friends have really enjoyed. Whether family friendly and […]
Fun It’s a Mural Treasure Hunt! Downtown Peoria has a few…One World has a whole wall. The Shoppes at Grand Prairie has a fun one. The old Madison Theatre is never forgotten by it’s wall…Metro Centre has one where you can find yourself…Peoria Heights does too. What are we talking about? If you haven’t figured it out yet…we are talking about […]
Fun A Community Devoted to the Mission of St. Jude In case you missed it…IT’S ST. JUDE RUNS WEEK!!!! This is a very special week for Greater Peoria. Every year, thousands of runners raise money and run for the kids of St. Jude. It all started with “One Crazy Idea” by a young man named, Michael McCoy, 43 years ago. I have been running for […]
Fun Local Shopping starts with Hidden Gems   Do you ever get tired of buying gift cards that may never be used from national stores? Do you wish for locally owned fun little shops and boutiques to walk into and want to buy something as a gift and something for yourself? We have a few throughout the tri-county area that may be […]
Fun It’s Halloween! Where are the Haunted Houses??? via GIPHY It’s October…if you have not gotten into the Halloween spirit yet, here’s your chance! There are many different Halloween attractions and haunted houses for every palette – some are family friendly and some are a little scarier than others! The Infirmary Bartonville Asylum Open every weekend in October 2021 at 7 pm (weather […]
Fun SO MANY THINGS TO DO….. Did you know are so many great things to do during the late summer in the Greater Peoria Area? The past year and a half have brought a lot to a halt – canceled concerts, festivals, downsizing of events, and even closed restaurants. However, this summer has brought more to life (still following CDC guidelines) […]
Fun A STEP BACK IN TIME For anyone who grew up in Peoria or lived in Peoria for a certain amount of time, there are places and stories that were told to you. These were factual and nostalgic, and at times, fun and interesting. If I told you there’s a place in Peoria where you can see and feel all of […]
Fun Look for The Teal Door to Happiness Looking for a unique, local store who sells one of a kind items is something we love to find. Drive into Washington in The Square and look for the teal door which leads you to The Goldenfinch Boutique. When you walk in, you are taken to another dimension of plants, home decor, jewelry, stationery, soaps, […]
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Fun HAPPY 40 YEARS ST. JUDE RUNS! When someone moves to Peoria, they are introduced to the community and all it has to offer. A nice surprise to some, is the culture, growth, and support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our company founder, Jim Maloof, was friends with Danny Thomas (who founded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis). Jim made […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fun Last minute Pumpkin carving ideas!   https://www.bestrealestateblog.com/24-super-creative-jack-o-lantern-ideas-you-should-try-this-halloween?m=pxCFuDGgCMtSpDPxIgIG
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