Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois, United States of America

The Peoria Civic Center is the home of notable athletes, entertainers and performers. With its top-notch ballrooms, exhibit halls, theaters, and arena, not to mention that it is sitting in the crux of Peoria, Illinois, it is not surprising that it’s a go-to event venue — from hockey games to Broadway to ballet to rock concerts, the Civic Center indeed does everything. It opened in 1982 and has held thousands of gatherings and events. In 2007, the Civic Center welcomed its new and revamped Exhibit Hall D and Great Hall, with a staggering 100,000 square feet combined. 

Canton is a nearby city to Peoria, and here sits the Super 8 by Wyndham. It is close to landmarks like Lakeland Park, Wallace Park, Big Creek Park, and of course to Peoria Civic Center. It is also just a 33-minute drive to PIA-Greater Peoria Regional Airport. The hotel also has basic amenities, so you wouldn’t have any worries about getting a restful sleep knowing that you have everything you need in a value-for-money hotel. Also close the aforementioned attractions, and also just a one-hour drive to BMI-Central Illinois Regional Airport. And while in Peoria, you don’t want to miss the Contemporary Art Center, the perfect hub for artistic souls. It is only a 10-minute walk to the Civic Center, and it holds and celebrates various types of arts, such as exhibits, salsa dances, tai chi classes, poetry open mic, and many more.