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  1. Peoria (/ p i ˈ ɔːr i ə / pee-OR-ee-ə) is a city in and county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, United States. [4] Located on the Illinois River, the city had a population of 113,150 as of the 2020 census, making it the eighth-most populous city in Illinois.

  2. Peoria, city, seat (1825) of Peoria county, central Illinois, U.S. Peoria lies along the Illinois River where it widens to form Peoria Lake, about 160 miles (260 km) southwest of Chicago.

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    • Peoria Riverfront Museum. Opened in front of the historic Rock Island Depot and Freight House in 2012, the Smithsonian-affiliated Peoria Riverfront Museum rolls a multitude of experiences into one attraction.
    • Caterpillar Visitors Center. From the company’s inception until 2018, the heavy equipment and engine manufacturer, Caterpillar was headquartered in Peoria.
    • Peoria Zoo. Despite the bitter winter temperatures in Peoria this zoo in the heart of the city is able to stay open 360 days a year. Peoria Zoo is a conservation-oriented attraction, keeping around 230 animals from more than 100 species.
    • George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden. Peoria’s Glen Oak Park is the setting for a fabulous botanical garden, established in 1951 and planted with species and cultivars from around the world.
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  4. Jun 25, 2024 · Discover essential attractions in Peoria, Illinois! Explore museums, parks, and more. Plan your visit to Peoria's top sights with our guide

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  6. Peoria is a city on the Illinois River in the U.S. state of Illinois. In the 2020 census, Peoria had more than 110,000 people living in it. It is the home of the Peoria Rivermen ice hockey team. One of Peoria's largest businesses is Caterpillar, a company that makes bulldozers, mining trucks, and other kinds of machinery.

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