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  • If The Spoon Fits:   37 Ice Cream Spots to Try

    If The Spoon Fits: 37 Ice Cream Spots to Try

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    Today my friends, we have some very serious business to discuss. It’s a centuries-old topic that’s both polarizing and uncomfortable, contentious, and cumbersome. A topic that’s destroyed friendships…and broken family bonds. A topic that causes even the great philosophers of our time to scratch their profound heads in perplexity. It’s a topic that’s downright controversial,…

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  • 3 Amazing Peoria Trails for Bicycle Connoisseurs

    3 Amazing Peoria Trails for Bicycle Connoisseurs

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    Did you know the Peoria Area is home to one of the largest networks of mountain bike trails in the entire state? Here are 3 great rides for peddle connoisseurs:   Bike Your Way Through Oz A quick trip out to the Peoria Park District’s Kinsey Park will transport you to a series of hiking…

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  • 10 Things To Do in the Peoria Area for First-Time Visitors

    10 Things To Do in the Peoria Area for First-Time Visitors

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    There is no shortage of fun in the Peoria Area. With endless options for first time visitors, it may be difficult to decide what to do! Whether you’re here for a quick trip or an extended stay, there’s always time to discover what Peoria has to offer. To get the most out of your visit,…

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  • The World’s Most Complete Large-scale Solar System Model

    The World’s Most Complete Large-scale Solar System Model

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    SPOILER ALERT!  THIS IS ONE OF OUR AREA’S BEST KEPT SECRETS…… Who knew we were so close to the Sun?! The Peoria Area is known for many things and astrology typically isn’t one of them, but that’s about to change…   Thanks to the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Community Solar System. The Peoria Area is home to the…

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  • 5 Date Night Dinner Ideas

    5 Date Night Dinner Ideas

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    Looking for new restaurants to try out for date night? Whether you want a romantic candlelit dinner or a casual + fun atmosphere, try one of these five restaurants in Peoria.   Jim’s Bistro   //   If you love steak, then this is the place for you! Jim’s Bistro offers an unforgettable fine dining experience…

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  • Peoria Area U-Pick Farms & Orchards

    Peoria Area U-Pick Farms & Orchards

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    Whether you’re looking to pick strawberries, raspberries, sweet corn, pumpkins, gourds, apples, pears, watermelon, vegetables, mums, or more, check out these amazing options to pick-your-own produce in the Peoria Area   Ackerman Family Farms  {Morton}   //  August to October  //  Ackerman Family Farms has many fall festivities including pumpkin patches, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and a gift…

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  • 10 Items on Our Summer Bucket List

    10 Items on Our Summer Bucket List

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    Thanks to a variety of local attractions, there are plenty of summertime activities in the Peoria Area. Check out these fun adventures to try with friends this summer.    1. Take Me Out to the Ball Game  {Downtown Peoria}  //  Dozer Park, home to the Peoria Chiefs, is booming during the summertime with crowds of fun. Enjoy America’s Pastime, the famous mascot…

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  • 7 Local Wineries to Stop & Smell the Rosé

    7 Local Wineries to Stop & Smell the Rosé

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    With the deep blue skies and warm weather right around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore the limitless wineries the Peoria Area has to offer. From horse-drawn carriages to endless acres of captivating views, these wineries will keep you coming back for more!   Tres Rojas Winery at Barry Vineyards  {Washington}   //   With…

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  • 6 Greater Peoria Breweries

    6 Greater Peoria Breweries

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    Peoria may be the Whiskey City, but it’s also a great place for a beer! While they all offer that tasty, sudsy brew, each brewery has its own unique personality. Check out these beloved breweries and take a growler home with you. And don’t forget, drink responsibly.    Evergreen Farm Brewing  {Metamora}  //  With an…

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