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PEORIA
Description:
Peoria is a city situated on the lake in Illinois with the population of about 115 thousand people. These territories had been settled since prehistoric times and the city itself was founded by French explorers in 1680. Today Peoria is considered to be the most typical American city. Affirmative answer on question “Will it play in Peoria?” means that this will play anywhere. Among attractions is Lakeview Museum with precious folk art collection and perfect temporary exhibitions, Glen Oak Zoo, botanical gardens and small but very interesting Wheels O’Time museum that will bring you to the past. Outside the city you can take a cruise on the river and enjoy spectacular views or you can watch wild animals in Wildlife Prairie State Park or you can overpower twisting and hilly trails of Forest Park nature Center
Climate
Climate is humid continental. Winter is cold and snowy with average January temperature of -5C. Summer is Humid and warm with July temperature of 25C.Transport
Peoria is served by General Wayne Downing Peoria International Airport that provides flights to Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Detroit, Denver, Phoenix and Tampa. It is convenient to move around by bus, city center can be easily explored on foot. Sent Luis and Chicago are no more than 3 hours drive from Peoria.
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