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Shallowbrook Farm Executive Retreat

Whether a strategy session, customer/dealer conference, sales, marketing or executive retreat - let our professional staff assist you with your conference planning. We specialize in organizing a tranquil ideal meeting environment with care.

CITY: Bradford

Shallowbrook Farm

Former thoroughbred farm is the ideal setting for retreats, receptions, meetings and conferences. Just 35 minutes north of Peoria, featuring tennis, golf, hot tub and game room.

CITY: Bradford

American Discovery Trail

What a way to travel - about 75 miles, from one major river to another (the Illinois and the Mississippi), all on one newly built trail. The Hennepin Parkway State Trail (a linear state park) offers surcease from the flat, treeless Illinois prairie with a lock-strewn straight course of water and a green tunnel over the old tow path of a canal that was obsolete before it was completed. Quaint towns lie nearby, camping spaces (usually primitive) abound, and history is there for the dipping of your fingers in the water. At Sheffield, a comprehensive trail museum more than fills the gaps in your experience of a very unique way to travel through the heart of America. The trail ends in Rock Island, just a bike/pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River to Iowa.

CITY: Bureau Junction

Cedar Creek Ranch

Horseback Riding stables including public trail rides, boarding, birthday parties and holiday rides!! And more.

CITY: Cedar Point

Three Sisters Park

Three sisters, Sadie, Lillian, and Goldie Cohen, expressed a wish that the 400-acres of farmland located adjacent to the city of Chillicothe, IL be dedicated as park land and a model farm for educational, recreational, and conservational purposes. While the Cohen sisters lived just off Moss Avenue in Peoria, they loved their family farm. Their vision was for the property to remain agriculturally related. The master plan envisions the creation of a living history farm, a central activity building, large festival areas, a welcome center, restaurant, agricultural equipment museum activity area, and outdoor natural amphitheater. The open fields and forested areas offer unique space for special events, concerts and festivals.

CITY: Chillicothe

Camp Wokanda

Camp Wokanda, acquired from W.D. Boyce Council of the Boy Scouts of America, offers a beautiful 316-acre woodland setting, including a lake for fishing. The camp, with dining hall, sleeping cabins, program buildings and tent camping, offers a variety of naturalist tours, environmental education, and rental options to groups interested in a secluded, close-to-nature gathering. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Peoria, this Peoria Park District site has been providing fond memories for its young campers since the 1920s. Primarily used as a facility for group camping events, Camp Wokanda's overnight accommodations include cabin and primitive camping, as well as a central lodge and dining hall. Camp Wokanda hosts events including guided tours, environmental education programs, retreats, and even weddings.

CITY: Chillicothe

Carriage Classics, Ltd.

This horse-drawn carriage service is available for scenic tours, weddings and other occasions. Equipped for all seasons. Evening rides in downtown Peoria Fridays and Saturdays during April through mid-October. Thursday through Saturday rides during June through August. Pick-up points at Hotel Pere Marquette and The Landing. $20 for two adults and $5 for each additional person. Children under 10 ride free. Carriage rides available 7 p.m. through midnight. May be hired any time of the year for service in the Peoria and surrounding area. We also have a horse-drawn trolley available for special groups outings. Call for details!!!

CITY: Chillicothe

Donnelley/Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area & Complex

This complex is an important North American waterfowl migration corridor. Much of the 3,838-acre complex is managed for waterfowl feeding, nesting, resting, harvesting, and viewing.

CITY: De Pue

Green View Nursery, Inc.

Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of nature and discover Green View Nursery. Green View is a family-owned business that offers a full service garden center and a gift show. Expert horticulturists and extensive irrigation and fertilization practices allow Green View to produce what we feel is some of Illinois' finest nursery stock: the Green View Grown® Brand. Today's Garden Center recognized Green View Companies as one of the Top 100 Revolutionary Garden Centers in the United States for 2009. We join the ranks of the horticulture industry's top independent garden centers for the second consecutive year. Green View was also featured on ABC-TV's Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition for their work on the Grys' home in Pekin, IL.

CITY: Dunlap

Ronald Reagan Museum and Peace Garden

Housed in the Donald B. Cerf Center at Eureka College, the museum collection numbers over 10,000 items from President Reagan's Eureka College student days, his movie and TV career, his governorship of California and two terms as president of the United States. The Reagan Peace Garden located on the historic campus includes a bust of the 40th president and a section of the Berlin Wall.

CITY: Eureka

Eureka College

Founded in 1855 by abolitionists, this historic and scenic campus boasts buildings on the historic register, including the Reagan Peace Garden and Museum.

CITY: Eureka

Ronald Reagan Trail

A self-guided driving tour that celebrates the hometown values and heritage of our 40th President.

CITY: Eureka

Boggio's Orchard and Produce

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Freshly picked produce, u-pick apples bakery, a craft store, livestock farm and local craft shows. In the fall, u-pick pumpkins, petting zoo, corn mazes,go-karts, pony rides and more.

CITY: Granville

Boggio 's Orchard and Produce

Bakery opens at 6:00am and Market opens at 9:00 to 5:00pm, Monday- Saturday, and Sunday 6:00 to 4:00 pm. May is spring bedding plants, summer is fresh picked vegetables and fruits. After Labor Day, on weekends, pumpkins, pedal cars, pony and wagon rides, corn maze, animal barn, jumping pillow, food stands and the last weekend in Sept. a Craft Show with live music and over 100 crafters.

CITY: Granville

Putnam County Historical Society

Tours of the recently restored, redecorated 1844 Pulsifer House. Genealogical historical research facilities. Open Wed & Fri from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Agricultural Museum open by appointment.

CITY: Hennepin

Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area

Bottomlands and bluffs support a variety of animals, plants, and outdoor pursuits including picnicking, camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking. Migrating waterfowl, great blue herons, and bald eagles provide birders exceptional viewing opportunities.

CITY: Lacon

Julie's Corner Store

Specialty Gift Store that specializes in fudge and novelty Items. Fudge is an official "Illinois Product" recognized by the Ill. Dept. of Agriculture.

CITY: Lacon

Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area

Picturesque bottomland setting with an abundance of silver maple, cottonwood, ash and willow trees. Picnicking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting add to the visitor's enjoyment.

CITY: Lowpoint

Didley's Place

Didley's is a '50s outdoor restaurant with carhops on rollerblades, a playground, an outdoor movie theater, a miniature golf course and a concession stand.

CITY: Metamora

Illinois Mennonite Heritage Center

Mennonite museum, archives, historical and genealogical library, farm museum, restored barn, and grandfather house. Surrounded by native Illinois trees, prairie grasses, and flowers. Please call for a guided tour.

CITY: Metamora

Metamora Courthouse

Built in 1845, this building served as the center of county government until the county seat was moved to Eureka in 1896. It is one of the two surviving courthouses on the historic 8th Judicial Circuit traveled by Abraham Lincoln.

CITY: Metamora

Kouri's Grille and Bar

Kouri's is locally owned and operated and it is where the locals go to eat, drink and relax. With a sports-themed casual dining atmosphere, exceptional friendly staff and great food you will never be disappointed. Enjoy your favorite game on one of the many plasma TVs (every satellite sports game and much more).

CITY: Metamora

Metamora Fields Golf Club

An 18-hole D. A. Weibring/Wolfard designed championship golf course with a 25,000 sq-ft clubhouse that offers banquet seating up to 400 people in one room. Introducing a brand new "classic" golf course to the Tri-County area focusing on offering "playable" golf for every skill level. Stunning panoramic views overlooking this links course make for an amazing backdrop for any special event. Our tag line "Where You're Always Welcome" says it all. Hang out for a while in the clubhouse - even if you don't play golf very much but like to watch. We have the very best view of golf in all of Central Illinois from our two level outdoor deck that peers out to the 9th and 18th greens tucked on opposite sides of our beautiful clubhouse chain of lakes. We intentionally brought these two greens as close to the clubhouse as possible so that everyone can enjoy watching golf while relaxing on the decks or inside the clubhouse.

CITY: Metamora

Old Church House Inn B & B

Nestled in the quaint old river village of Mossville, the Old Church House Inn is now a unique, Victorian-style bed and breakfast offering elegant overnight accommodations.

CITY: Mossville

FC Peoria at the Green Hummer Soccer Complex

FC Peoria at the Green Chevrolet Soccer Complex is one of the largest privately owned soccer facilities in the Midwest United States. Located on over 68 acres, the exclusive soccer fields make Premier Travel Soccer friendly for families, clubs, teams, and coaches. You won't have to jump from venue to venue to enjoy great quality youth soccer. You'll have time between games to relax and enjoy our incredible concessions and fantastic vendors! Participate in our Mid-America Cup College Showcase or sign up for one of the seasonal leagues. You won't find a better place for a match!

CITY: Mossville

Peoria Palace Roller Skating Rink

Heart of Illinois' premier roller rink with family entertainment. We feature great food, a party area, live music, big screen TVs, wireless internet access and more. Peoria Palace Skating Rink offers the best in family oriented entertainment that will appeal to all ages! Peoria Palace has a large arcade area with the newest games, and some "Old Skool" classics that offer arcade tickets which can be traded for prizes at the Redemption Center. Choosing healthier lifestyles has become more important and Peoria Palace definitely fits the bill! Research has shown that roller skating burns up to 660 calories an hour! You see not only is skating fun but it’s good for your health!!

CITY: Mossville

Mark Twain Hotel

Deluxe accommodations in the heart of Downtown Peoria

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