Pekin, Illinois Travel Information

Carl Sandburg Country around Monmouth, Galesburg, and Peoria, Illinois Galesburg is a city that retains the flavor of the nineteenth century through its architecture. The city is so proud of its treasures that it has published six walking tours, thirty to forty-five minu... Peoria, IL

Peoria Population: 112,936. I–74 takes an eastward turn beyond Galesburg and heads toward (and through) Peoria. You can reach Peoria from the south via Interstate 155. A scenic route from the north runs alon... Peoria, IL

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River Trail (Distance: 7.5 mi) The highlight of this route is the ascent up a high bluff heavily laden with maple and oak trees. While it may sound punishing, this 3.0- mile climb is well worth the effort. After passing creeks, rav...

East Peoria, IL - Rail trails - length:6.6 mi

No Baloney Cruise (Distance: 9.0 mi) Most people think that Illinois is flat, and if you've driven past mile upon mile of cornfields where the highest point on the horizon is a grain elevator, you might be convinced it's true. But there ...

Peoria, IL - Road Biking - length:45.1 mi

Rock Island State Trail (Distance: 9.0 mi) The drive out to Rock Island State Trail is far, farm, and-you guessed it-more farm. This is a ride for taking it easy. In farm country things need not move fast to be satisfying. Continuing clear on ...

Peoria, IL - Road Biking - length:19 mi

Peoria Sculpture and Architecture Ramble (Distance: 9.1 mi) Peoria is a perfect place for an urban bike tour: As the oldest city in Illinois, there’s much to see, and the city itself is not large enough to make traffic a problem. You’ll get a taste of Peoria’s...

Peoria, IL - Road Biking - length:10.6 mi

Rock Island State Trail (Distance: 9.1 mi) “Oh the Rock Island Line is a mighty fine line/Oh the Rock Island Line is the road to ride.” This sage advice offered by Johnny Cash and countless other musicians has granted the train line celebrity ...

Peoria, IL - Rail trails - length:27.2 mi

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Parkview Parkview Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 5861 yards, par 70 1.1 miles from center of Pekin, Illinois

Lick Creek Lick Creek Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6909 yards, par 72 1.7 miles from center of Pekin, Illinois

Championship Sunset Hills Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6604 yards, par 71 2.0 miles from center of Pekin, Illinois

Executive Sunset Hills Golf Club Public, 9 holes 1794 yards, par 31 2.0 miles from center of Pekin, Illinois

Pekin Pekin Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6832 yards, par 72 2.5 miles from center of Pekin, Illinois

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