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Cheap Flights to Peoria

About the Origin Peoria

Peoria is the largest city and hub for the agriculture and rural in Illinois. This is the largest and oldest European settlement on the Illinois River, which was established by French explorer in 1691. As the city treasured with plenty of water resources, it became the hub for agriculture. There are testaments proving city’s pre-history existence. The city acts as the Head Quarters to the Popular Industrial giant ‘Caterpillar’ and many more industries. Historical monuments, parks, events, and wild life parks welcomes you with great ambiance and culture.

Tourist Attractions

The city is blended with the history and attractions such as museums, Civil war monument, River views, churches and many more. You can enjoy the city heights through ‘Grand View Drive’ on Illinois River side. Also, Lake View Museum, The Glen Oak Zoo, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Scottish Rite Cathedral, the Luthy Botanical Gardens, Wildlife Prairie State Park, Caterpillar Head Quarters and visiting center, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Tower Park, and Wheel O’ Time are the prime sights to visit in the city.

Shopping Dining & Nightlife

You can find varied kinds of shopping at the city’s stylish boutiques and upscale shopping mall like Grand Prairie. The Peoria offers you a quality and wide varieties of food items, which satisfy your taste buds. The downtown of the city is the best place to enjoy the nights; there you can find live music concerts, bars, restaurants and night clubs.

Festivals & Seasons

Peoria is the home for many beautiful festivals and events, especially during summer, the city is fully packed with many visitors to enjoy the live music concerts and fun fashions. The Heart of Illinois Fair, Erin Feis, July Independence celebration, Oktoberfest, Christmas and Thanks giving Day are the events and festivals celebrated with great joy in Peoria.

Transportation within the City

The most fun part of the city’s transit is through tourist trolley; these are operated seasonally during the spring and summer and will ride you to all the attractions. You can also find taxis, public buses and rental cars to travel around the city. Walking is the best option to explore the beautiful nature of the city.

Popular Sports in Peoria

Baseball, Ice hockey, arena football are the famous sports played in Peoria, which handles many professional clubs, like Peoria Chiefs, Peoria River men, Peoria Pirates and Peoria Redwings.

Weather in Peoria

The city has a continental humid climate with hot summers and snowy winters. The average temperature recorded as −5 °C to 24°C. Precipitation in spring and summer is bit high when compared to winter. Snowfall is very common during winter. Late spring through early fall are the best seasons to plan your vacation to this colourful city.

Emergency Numbers

For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911

About Peoria Airport & Location

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (IATA: PIA, ICAO: KPIA, FAA LID: PIA) is a small airport that which connects to nearby cities like Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis and Las Vegas. The airport is located to west of Peoria which is 5 miles away from the city center. Currently 4 airlines operated from this airport with nonstop flights to domestic destinations, there are no scheduled flight services to international destinations.

Airport Terminal Information

The Peoria International Airport has a terminal building with a main concourse. The terminal is well equipped with all comfortable facilities.

Local Transportation at Peoria Airport

Taxis, rental cars and public buses are the means of transportation to and from the Peoria International Airport.

Airport Facilities

Restrooms, ATM’s, wheelchair service, restaurants, bars, cafes, coffee shops, animal relief, telecom facility, Wi-Fi, tourist information desk, hotel information desk and internet accessibility are the few facilities provided by the Peoria International Airport.

All Airport Enquiries

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PEORIA AIRPORT ADDRESS
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
Peoria, IL 61607
United States