Things to Do

The Perfect Home Base Away From Home

Pekin is great for exploring the heart of Illinois. Not only are there many sites to explore right here in town, but we’re also just across the river from Peoria. That means area attractions like the Peoria Civic Center, Dozer Park, the Peoria Riverfront Museum, the Peoria Zoo, Corn Stock Theatre, the Jukebox Comedy Club, and Wildlife Prairie Park are all within a 20-minute drive.

Don’t forget to load up on our local activities, too! Pop into an art class. Cool off at DragonLand Water Park. Test your skills on one of six football-sized paintball courses. Or tap into your competitive side with a game of tennis, baseball, bowling, soccer, and more. Kids to adults, there’s fun for everyone!

crowd camped out along a parade route
two musicians performing on stage

Arts & Culture

Put a creative spin on your trip. Want to take your visit up a notch? Take in a show or add some hands-on art!

Young couple watching the sunset while on a camping trip

Camping

Camping and glamping, we’ve got both. Whether you’re a tent lover or can’t live without your RV, you don’t have to travel far to find it near Pekin.

Fourth of July

Family Fun

Family-friendly is the name of the game. Playing to our strengths, there is no shortage of kid-friendly activities for your family in Pekin.

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Gaming

Score big with a cool drink nearby. Looking to win a few extra bucks while in town? Hop into one of our many diners, bars, and pubs that offer some adrenaline-pumping fun.

golf

Golf

Tee up for fun in the sun. With legends like PGA Tour golfer, D.A. Points coming from our greens, it’s safe to say golf in Pekin caters to amateurs and competitive players alike.

Aerial shot of the worlds greatest sundial

Historic Sites

Majestic homes and the world’s greatest sundial. Being a river town, Pekin has a long history dating well back into the 1800s.

father and son fishing off a pier

Hunt & Fish

A rough and ready playground. Pekin lakes and streams have been known to produce some big, trophy-winning fish!

horseback riding

Outdoors

Get one with nature. With over 2,277 acres of parkland, Pekin’s hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails land in the sweet spot if you’re looking for something different and energetic to do.

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Shops

A little bit of everything. Shopping in Pekin is easy with a diverse lineup of stores and boutiques!

young baseball players talking in the dug out

Sports

More ways to play. Pekin has numerous sports fields and courts that are open for public play. Make your way over to Mineral Springs Park for basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, sand volleyball courts, and our roller blade park.