2. Peoria RiverFront

PEORIA.   As early as the 17th century, European settlers found this riverside area hospitable. Folks today are discovering the same thing, thanks to an intrepid reclamation initiative that encouraged art galleries, locally-owned boutiques, bars, and restaurants to set up shop. The phalanx of structures includes red-brick warehouses, once-abandoned factories, and small businesses juxtaposed against modern office buildings. Indeed, this is the RiverFront's heyday, and folks clamor to the district daily, enjoying leisurely strolls along tree-lined sidewalks and taking in the occasional outdoor festival and other unique diversions.   (© 10Best)

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