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West Peoria

West Peoria is a town in Peoria district, Illinois, United States of about 4,418 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 28 forts & heritage, 42 churches and 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Laura Bradley Park, Peoria Riverfront Museum and Saint Paul's Episcopal Church.

40.6925° N, 89.6279° WPop. 4,418

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Within 30 km118 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see53
Notable210
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from West Peoria

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:54 pm

36 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave West Peoria
  2. Saint Paul's Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Forest Park Nature Centerpark · 45 min
  4. Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Peoria Riverfront Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campgroundfort · 30 min
  7. Back in West Peoria
Today’s loopWest PeoriaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Peoria?

Laura Bradley Park (park, about 2 km), Peoria Riverfront Museum (museum, about 4 km), Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (church, about 6 km), Luthy Botanical Garden (garden, about 7 km), Peoria Zoo (nature spot, about 7 km), Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground (fort, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Peoria?

156 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to West Peoria?

Circle of Pride, about 1 km by road; Peoria Mineral Springs (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to West Peoria?

Bethel United Methodist Church, about 3 km by road; New Testament Fellowship Christian Community Church (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Peoria?

Start in West Peoria, visit Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, then Forest Park Nature Center, then Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Peoria Riverfront Museum, then Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.