Roots of the River City Tour

The Native Americans, the French, the whiskey and earthmoving capital of the world and the grand mansions – the River City Tour has it all.  You will view the stately homes along High Street, Moss Avenue, Glen Oak, and Grandview Drive.  Enjoy the beautiful view of the Illinois River during this tour.

Tour Dates:  September 3, 25 & October 15

Naughty to Nice Tour

This tour traces triumphs through time from the 1920’s to the present.  Tales of gambling and mobsters, including the site of Peoria’s most notorious crime – the Bernie Shelton murder, provide a fascinating look into this era.  Also, discover why Peoria has won the prestigious All-America City Award four times. 

Tour Dates:  September 4  & October 2

Roll Out the Barrel Tour

Peoria once featured a riverfront lined with breweries and distilleries. Taxes collected ranked it as the Whiskey Capital of the World.  From 1850 to Prohibition, the volume of whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled in Peoria led to great fortunes being made and to the birth of equally prosperous secondary industries.  Discover why Peoria was the perfect place for all of these industries to be developed.

Tour Dates:  September 10  & October 9

Notable Peoria Women Tour

Peoria has a rich history of fascinating women who have made their mark on the city and the world.  You will learn about three Peoria women inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, as well as discovering other women who impacted education, business, medicine, and the lives of those less fortunate.

Tour Date:  September 11

World's Most Beautiful Drive Tour

This tour will focus on the history of the beautiful and gracious homes of Grandview Drive. In addition, we will look at some of the LeTourneau all-steel homes located in Peoria Heights.   The history of transportation industries and the former Pabst Brewery in this small community are also addressed.

Tour Dates:  September 17 & October 22

Warehouse District Renaissance Tour - NEW!

Once a dusty collection of aging warehouses, the Warehouse District is now changing rapidly. New residential units, restaurants and retail make this area vibrant. The early history of the area and the factors that led to new development will be shared.

Tour Dates:  September 18 & October 29

Historic Springdale Cemetery Tour

Historic Springdale Cemetery has many fascinating stories.  Explore the oldest chartered cemetery in the state of Illinois and enjoy the beautiful park-like setting as you hear stories of those who have their final resting place there.

Tour Dates:  September 24 & October 23

Haunted Peoria Tour

Explore the darker side of Peoria!  Discover the stories behind the ghostly appearances that have startled and puzzled Peorians through the years.  Curses, graves, legends and spooky sightings abound.  

Tour Dates:  October 1, 2, 8, 9, 16, 23 & 30
 NEW!  Evening Tour Dates:  October 28 & 29