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Illinois River Country Nature Trail, Connecting great lakes to great rivers

Spirit of Peoria


GPS Coordinates: N 40.68965; W 89.58728

Site Access: Fee; Please call ahead for directions and schedule Handicap Accessible Parking

Amenities: Information; Restrooms; Viewing Platform; Dining; Visitors Center

Directions: From the intersection of I 74 and Exit 91/University Street in Peoria, exit onto University St. headed south. Continue for 0.5 miles to Main St. and turn east (left). Travel along Main St. for 1.7 miles to the boat dock.

Description: Docked at Downtown Peoria's Riverfront Park, the paddle wheeler, Spirit of Peoria, embarks on regularly-scheduled cruises to various Illinois River destinations including Starved Rock State Park and Pere Marquette State Park. One-hour public sightseeing cruises are also scheduled on a regular basis, as are various theme cruises such as the Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise, Gospel Dinner Cruise, Festival of Lights Holiday Shows, Big Band, Dixieland and Murder Mystery Cruises. The boat is also available for private Christmas parties, weddings, reunions, formals, retreats and other functions. Please visit www.spiritofpeoria.com for a complete dining schedule.

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