- TripBuzz found 27 things to do with kids in or near Peoria, Illinois, including 8 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pekin.
- From Peoria Zoo to Riverfront Museum, the Peoria area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Bowling, Amusement Parks (All Ages) and Zoos.
- Peoria, IL has a population of over 115,000 people, making it the largest city on the Illinois River. Arts and culture are prominent in the Peoria area with attractions such as the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, Peoria Municipal Band, Peoria Area Civic Chorale, Central Illinois Youth Symphony, and the Peoria Ballet.
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A 14-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Pekin 14 shows first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, theater rentals, a game room, listening devices and a concession area with food and drinks.
6.9 Miles
Offering seasonal rides, Rockin' P Public Riding Ranch has a variety of rescue horses that can be ridden through its horse trails. Visitors can get scenic views of the surrounding pastures and trees during the excursion.
9.0 Miles
Roxy's Lanes is a bowling alley that offers special discounts throughout the week including the 'Monday Special', where players pay $1.50 per person per game. The bowling alley also includes a bar.
9.1 Miles
Located on the grounds of the Mineral Springs Park, Magic Dragon Golf & Games is an 18-hole miniature golf course specializing in various golf challenges. Views of the local landscape are featured along with a full concession bar.
9.2 Miles
From sports complexes to skate parks, Pekin Park District manages a variety of recreational facilities for its community. The district also runs a water park with slides and a lagoon for pedal boating.
10.0 Miles
Hosting various sports tournaments, Avanti's Dome provides a large indoor field for softball, baseball, and soccer. The arena can also be rented for private events like birthday parties and weddings.
10.0 Miles
Originally opened in 1965, Sunset Lanes features 36 lanes of bowling with food options and a full service bar. The bowling alley also has a laser tag arena, arcade redemption games and pool tables.
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1238 Ropp Road, Normal, Bloomingto, Normal, IL 61761
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Rader Family Farms is open to the general public in its fall season with attractions like a pumpkin patch, corn maze, weekend tram rides through the fields, and a straw bale castle. The farm also has an on-site café and gift shop that is open throughout most of the year.
32.2 Miles
The Bloomington Galaxy 14 Cinema is a movie theater that features assistive listening devices, stadium seating, birthday party rooms, and select Digital 3D auditoriums. The theater also serves food and beverages and has group ticket discounts.
32.2 Miles
Maxwell Park is 125 acres and features a large and popular dog park. Other amenities include a softball complex, playground, disc golf course, horseshoe court, basketball court, tennis courts, picnic shelters and nature trails.