"Will It Play in Peoria?"

absolutely...and so should you!

This famous question originated during Peoria’s exciting vaudeville days during the 1920s. After a new live act or stage show was produced, it was soon booked into a Peoria theater to test audience reaction to the show. If the show did not receive a strong positive approval, one of two things could happen: the production was rewritten, recast, or otherwise improved, or it was canceled. Because Peoria was viewed as the "typical" American town, if a show could achieve the approval of the Peoria audience, it would be successful anywhere in the country.

Learn more about the River City's history...find places to shop...find a great places to stay...and learn about fabulous dining...all through the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Peoria, Illinois only 20 minutes from Eureka College.

A "DOWNtown" and an "UPtown" not to be missed

No matter which direction you go, Bloomington-Normal has it all

You will be enchanted with the revitalization of "downtown" Bloomington and "Uptown" Normal. Both include retail shopping, nightlife, dining and more. Downtown Bloomington boasts the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, McLean County Museum of History and U.S. Cellular Coliseum, while Uptown Normal features the innovative Children's Discovery Museum, the historic Normal Theater and the Performing Arts Center at Illinois State University. Check out all your options through the Bloomington-Normal Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The twin cities is an easy 25 to 30 minutes from Eureka.

Other "Must-Sees" when in the area

we told you there's lots to do

These other small communities have quaint shopping, dining, and wonderful events: