Peoria Travel Guide

 
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Best Public Park in Peoria, AZ

Best Public Park in Peoria, AZ, Peoria

 AVG2319 Says:  One of the newer parks in Peoria is also one of the nicest around. There is a beautiful pond that runs on the west side of the park and it is part of the urban fishing program in the city. The Rec center is located near the pond and is equipped with rock climbing walls and a... 

Rock Wall Climbing

Rock Wall Climbing, Peoria

 AVG2319 Says:  Inside Peoria's Rio Vista Park Rec center they have a large rock wall for kids to climb. There are four different areas of the rock to climb. The easiest one is the farthest on your right, towards the back door Fun indoor activity on a hot summer day. Kids have to be at... 

All American Festival

All American Festival, Peoria

 AVG2319 Says:  If you happen to be in Peoria around 4th of July this is a great spot for the family. The city sets up numerous rides and games for the kids. They have a water zone and a Kids zone, as well as two bands playing. Fireworks are choreographed to music. 

Challenger Space Center

Challenger Space Center, Peoria

 AVG2319 Says:  Located next to the High School this is a great stop,especially for those who love space exploration. You can tour the center yourself, but I would recommend taking the tour you will learn more and it is the only way to see the Earth Space Transport Module.The Space Center... 

Lake Pleasant

Lake Pleasant, Peoria

 AVG2319 Says:  Lake Pleasant is a short drive from NorthWest Peoria. One of the most visited lakes in Phoenix it was created by the Waddell Dam. Because of the close proximity to the city is a very popular destination for water sports, sailing and boating. There are plenty of spots to... 

Turtle love

Turtle love, Peoria

 arasnosliw Says:  Watch the turtles mate. Seriously. I would presume that is what they were doing unless they just like wildly "dancing" around each other. We all have to have our fun somehow. 

carefully evade the cacti

carefully evade the cacti, Peoria

 arasnosliw Says:  It's nice to hike around the desert and enjoy the stark yet beautiful scenery, but beware of the evil cacti. We were readily forewarned about certain species of cacti that like to cling onto human flesh, but we didn't anticipate it happening to us. Cholla (Teddy Bear) cacti... 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

Abuelos: More pictures from Abuelos.

Abuelos: More pictures from Abuelos., Peoria

 razorbacker Says:  Great food and ambiance. (See preceding primary tip.) Just had some more interior shots to share. Enchiladas Veracruz. 

Abuelos: Ay, CaRAMba! La Comida Deliciosa!

Abuelos: Ay, CaRAMba! La Comida Deliciosa!, Peoria

 razorbacker Says:  This is a stylish dining experience with nice ambiance, friendly and helpful service, and succulent food. The prices are also very competitive. This is my preferred venue for Latin food period. Hmm. I'd have to choose the Enchiladas Veracruz. They are so good and filling I... 

Grimaldi's Pizzeria: The pizza was delicious!

Grimaldi's Pizzeria: The pizza was delicious!, Peoria

 joiwatani Says:  By the time I got to the restaurant, ADVENT (Anthony) and Basaic (Jim) were already there. They were sitting at a private room at Grimaldi's.The restaurant was very cozy and very beautiful. The tables were covered with checkered lines with the color of red and white.There... 

Grimaldi's Pizzeria: Great Pizza in a Nice Atmosphere

Grimaldi's Pizzeria: Great Pizza in a Nice Atmosphere, Peoria

 Basaic Says:  I attended my first VT Meet at Grimaldi's Pizzeria in Peoria, Arizona. The staff was very attentive, the food was fine and the company terrific. We had a very nice salad and pizza with three toppings. Although we did not have any, I think they serve alcohol too! May be a... 

Big Heng: Simple, great, delicious Chinese

Big Heng: Simple, great, delicious Chinese, Peoria

 razorbacker Says:  I LOVE Big Heng! The food is always delicious and in humongous portions. I can call in an order, drive straight down there (a few blocks,) and it will invariably be ready by the time I arrive. They REALLY mean it when they say, "Your order will be ready in ten minutes!"... 

Cucina Tagliani: Bellisimo!

Cucina Tagliani: Bellisimo!, Peoria

 razorbacker Says:  Great simple but varied fare. Great fresh bread with olive oil or pesto. Delicious and filling entrees. Beautifully wonderful desserts. Molto bene! Recommended with the highest of accolades! Oh...wait...my beautiful nemesis is the chocolate mascarpone cake covered in... 

Texas Roadhouse: Yee- hah! Texas Roadhouse!

Texas Roadhouse: Yee- hah! Texas Roadhouse!, Peoria

 razorbacker Says:  Great comfort food and surroundings for any Southern exile. Yank'll like it, too! Always good food in a friendly, bustling, down-home atmosphere. Relaxed and family-friendly. C'mon down and say, "Howdy!" I have to say I am exTREMEly partial to the baked sweet potato loaded... 

Elephant Bar Restaurant: Beautiful Food

Elephant Bar Restaurant: Beautiful Food, Peoria

 razorbacker Says:  This is where one can savor food to which Brenda has applied an appellation she's applied to no other. I still recall the first time she looked across the table and said in ecstasy, "This is 'beautiful food'!" My favorite is the Pan-Pacific shrimp, that includes shrimp... 

China 7: Local Chinese Inexpensive

China 7: Local Chinese Inexpensive, Peoria

 AVG2319 Says:  This spot is located on 91st Ave & Union Hills tucked away in with the shops surrounding Fry's grocery. Good chinese food, friendly service, they have good prices and portions. Orange Chicken, Hunan Beef Spicy 

Abuelo's Mexican: Good Mexican food in Peoria

Abuelo's Mexican: Good Mexican food in Peoria, Peoria

 AVG2319 Says:  I'll be honest had I not been given a gift card for this restaurant I probably would have never tried it, since it is not on the main road like the other restaurants. Nonetheless, we were impressed overall- the atmosphere and decor is nice inside, food was good and... 

There are so many restaurants...

There are so many restaurants..., Peoria

 trikertommy Says:  There are so many restaurants in North Peoria you could go to a different one every week and never catch up with the rate they are building them !My favorite is Texas Land & Cattle across from the baseball stadium. Onion slivers and their steaks. 

Nightlife  

Aulde Dubliner Irish Pub: Great Irish Pub
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The Aulde Dubliner Irish Pub
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The Aulde Dubliner Pub is a great place to eat and drink. They serve lunch and dinner and have a wide variety of beers, ales, etc. They also did not scrimp on the rum in my rum and cokes. The wait staff is friendly and efficient and the women are quite pretty. They have TVs tuned to different sports, and a nice decor.

Dress Code: Casual is fine.

Written Apr 25, 2009

Address: 9780 W Northern Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345

Phone: (623) 877-1918

Website: http://www.aulddubliner.com/

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no hiking for me.
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it's a long way home

Fondest memory: You know it's too hot to be walking along the road when you can fry an egg in 5 seconds on it.

Now I'm not normally a complainer, but it was April for goodness sake. Plunge me in the Arctic anyday instead of submitting me to the desert in the middle of the summer.

Written Jun 29, 2006

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