Lifestyle

Get the morning started right with a bike ride along the 16-mile, paved New River Trail, enjoying the beautiful views along the way. Just across the river is Rio Vista Community Park, which kids and adults alike will enjoy for its lake, splash pad, and recreation center offering activities for all ages. Swing by Union Coffee Company for an aromatic latte crafted from locally roasted beans on the way home.

Play a leisurely round of golf at Westbrook, or if you're in Peoria's northernmost neighborhood of Vistancia, play the stunning course at Blackstone. On a sunny afternoon, you can browse the diverse display of art at the air-conditioned West Valley Art Museum, and even sign up for a class or community activity.

Lunch can be as upscale as a Country Club or as homestyle and delicious as Tacos Calafia, renowned for its tacos and street corn. Take the kids to one of the city's trampoline parks like Sky Zone, where they can also play dodgeball and practice their climbing skills on the indoor wall.

The Peoria Regional Preserve is a wonderful place for a sunset hike with your dog, and you can bring Fido along while you enjoy craft burgers and beers on the pet-friendly patio at Peoria Artisan Brewery and Gastropub. On date night, have dinner and see a show at the Arizona Broadway Theatre or go full moon kayaking on Lake Pleasant. Fun and relaxation go hand-in-hand in the friendly city of Peoria.