Peoria, IL

united states

Peoria sits along the Illinois River in central Illinois, positioned as a regional hub where Interstate 74 crosses the water. The city connects Chicago (165 miles northeast) with smaller river towns, while I-474 bypasses the metro area to the south. General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport sits 7 miles west of downtown. The Peoria Riverfront Museum features the world's largest giant screen theater with a five-story wraparound dome.