If you have a spare day or two and you’re willing to travel 16 miles, take a look at Peoria. This place offers up a world of things to keep you occupied. Among your first stops here should be Par-A-Dice Casino, Northwoods Mall and Peoria Riverfront Museum. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Bloomington, 20 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Children’s Discovery Museum. (But we’re also big fans of Ironwood Golf Course and Eastland Mall.)