The Culture

Kid-friendly neighborhoods, great shopping, and fun indoor and outdoor activities shape the culture of Peoria. In the center of town, the P83 complex (on 83rd Avenue) boasts contemporary shopping, a movie theater, an ice skating rink, a performing arts theater, and restaurants the whole family will enjoy.

Peoria-based Huntington and Trine Universities offer degree programs and attract students from around the region. Quality Healthcare is a priority here, and Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center, the area’s only public teaching health system, is also a major employer.

Fitness options abound, from hiking trails and golf courses right in town to the huge, stunning lake in the north where you can boat, jet ski, or even test your balance skills on an inflatable, floating obstacle course!