10 Getaways Less Than 5 Hours From Peoria, IL
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Winter have you feeling stir crazy? Hop in the car for a getaway for a day or two in our Top 10 places to visit that are drive-able from Central Illinois. Just another perk of living here!
1. Chicago, IL
2.75 Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Sports: Chicago Cubs baseball, White Sox baseball, Chicago Bulls basketball, Chicago Bears football + Blackhawks hockey
- Shopping: Downtown Michigan Ave or outlet malls in the suburbs
- Family fun: Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Grant Park, The Bean + so much more!
- Music: TONS of indoor + outdoor venues including Chicago Theater, House of Blues, Huntington Park at Northerly Island
2. St. Louis, MI
2.5 Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Sports: St. Louis Cardinals baseball + St. Louis Blues hockey
- Shopping/Entertainment: Galleria Shopping Mall, The Landing
- Family fun: The City Museum, The Magic House Children's Museum, Union Station Aquarium, St. Louis Zoo (FREE Admission), The Arch, Six Flags + many more!
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3. Indianapolis, IN
3.5 Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Sports: Indianapolis Colts football, Indiana Pacers basketball, Indianapolis 500 race car track
- Shopping: Circle Centre Mall, The Fashion Mall at Keystone at The Crossing+ Clay Terrace
- Family fun: The Children's Museum, Indianapolis Zoo, Conner Prairie, White River State Park + many more.
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4. Milwaukee, WI
3.5 Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Sports: Milwaukee Bucks basketball, Milwaukee Brewers baseball
- Shopping: Downtown Michigan Ave or outlet malls in the suburbs
- Family fun: Adventure Rock, Milwaukee County Zoo + Old World Wisconsin
- Music: Miller High Life Theater, Pabst Theater, The Riverside Theater + many more!
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5. Galena, IL
2.75 Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Known for their Bed & Breakfasts + Historic Buildings
- Shopping: Tons of boutiques and specially shops line the downtown streets
- Family fun: Chestnut Mountain skiing, Fever River Outfitters rentals for cannoning, kayaking + more.
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6. Louisville, KY
5+ Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Sports: Kentucky Derby
- Shopping: Mall St Matthew + Oxmoor Mall
- Family fun: Lousiville Slugger Museum, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Kingdom
7. Lake of the Ozarks, MO
5 Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Famous for their water activities- boating, fishing, canyoning
- Shopping: The Landing on Main Street
- Family fun: Big Surf Waterpark
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8. Wisconsin Dells, WI
4.5 Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Full of Family Fun 365!
- Indoor & outdoor water parks
- Amusement parks & rides
- Scenic tours, live entertainment & so much more
9. Indiana Dunes Nat'l Park
3.5 Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Outdoor fun including beaches and hiking
- Relax with shopping and spas
- Offer several stay options including B&B, cabins & hotels
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10. Quad Cities
1.5 Hours from Peoria
Things To Do:
- Davenport, IA + Bettendorf, IA + Moline, IL + Rock Island, IL
- Filled with nightlife including casinos
- Tons of live entertainment options
Safe Travels.
* All photos are stock photos and not reflective of the cities
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