Maps, Directions, and Lodging
The Heart of Illinois fair is held at 1601 West Northmoor Road, Peoria, IL 61614. Below the map is an option for driving directions and current local weather, as well as links to a map of the grounds and 'Quick Directions' from the highways. Further on this page you will find a list of hotels, motels, and campgrounds for lodging services, as well.
- From Exit 87:
- Go north on Route 6 for approximately 3 miles.
- Take the Route 150/War Memorial Drive exit and go approximately 2 miles (second stoplight) to Allen Road.
- Turn left onto Allen Road and then right at the stoplight onto Northmoor Road.
- Go a couple of blocks and Expo Gardens will be on your left.
- From Exit 89:
- Go west on War Memorial Drive to Allen Road (approximately 1.8 miles).
- Turn right, then right again at the stopligjht onto Northmoor Road
- Go a couple of blocks and Expo Gardens will be on your left.
- From Exit 91:
- Go north on University St. (approximately 3.8 miles) to Northmoor Road - Crossroads are: McClure, Forrest Hill, War Memorial, Glen, then Northmoor.
- Expo Gardens will be on your left.
Lodging Numbers and Locations:
Property Name | Number | Website | |
Peoria: | |||
Americinn | 309-692-9200 | www.americinn.com | |
Baymont Inn & Suites | 309-686-7600 | www.baymontinnpeoria.com | |
Candlewood Suites | 309-691-1690 | www.candlewoodsuites.com | |
Comfort Suites | 309-688-6800 | www.choicehotels.com | |
Country Inn & Suites | 309-589-0044 | www.countryinns.com | |
Courtyard by Marriott | 309-686-1900 | www.courtyard.com | |
Hotel Pere Marquette | 309-637-6500 | www.hotelperemarquette.com | |
Jameson Inn & Suites | 309-685-2556 | www.jamesoninns.com | |
Grand Hotel & Conference Center | 309-686-8000 | www.grandhotelpeoria.com | |
Hampton Inn & Suites | 309-589-0001 | www.hampton-inn.com | |
Mark Twain Hotel | 309-676-3600 | www.marktwainhotel.com | |
Red Roof Inn | 309-685-3911 | www.redroof.com | |
Residence Inn by Marriott | 309-681-9000 | www.marriott.com/residence-inn | |
Sleep Inn | 309-682-3322 | www.choicehotels.com | |
SpringHill Suites | 309-681-2700 | www.springhillsuites.com | |
Staybridge Suites | 309-673-7829 | www.staybridge.com | |
Super 8 Motel | 309-688-8074 | www.super8.com | |
Towne House Motel | 309-688-8646 | www.townehousemotel.com | |
Wingate by Wyndam | 309-589-0033 | www.wingatehotels.com | |
East Peoria: | |||
Hampton Inn | 309-694-0711 | www.hampton-inn.com | |
Holiday Inn Express | 309-694-4959 | www.hiexpress.com | |
Par-A-Dice Hotel | 309-699-7711 | www.paradicecasino.com | |
Stoney Creek Inn | 309-694-1300 | www.stoneycreekinn.com | |
Super 8 Motel | 309-698-8889 | www.super8.com | |
Morton: | |||
Best Western | 309-263-5116 | www.bestwestern.com | |
Baymont Inn and Suites | 309-266-8888 | www.baymontinn.com | |
Days Inn | 309-266-9933 | www.daysinn.com | |
Holiday Inn Express | 309-263-4400 | www.hiexpress.com | |
Quality Inn | 309-266-8310 | www.qualityinn.com | |
Relax Inn | 309-263-2511 | ||
Travelodge | 309-266-1600 | www.travelodge.com | |
Pekin: | |||
Concorde Inn & Suites | 309-347-5533 | www.concordeinn.com | |
Super-8 Motel | 309-347-8888 | www.super8.com | |
Campgrounds: | |||
Spindler Camp Ground -- East Peoria |
309-699-5615 | www.fondulacpark.com | |
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park -- Goodfield |
309-965-2224 | www.jellystonegoodfield.com |