We had our first experience at the Bodega and I would totally recommend it! John was our guide and…read morehe was a total delight !

Charged to much for class. Pottery not ready when said so. Couldn't find pottery…read moresaid someone might have took it by mistake. Said we'll keep looking and will contact you didn't contact i contacted said they found it. went in to pick it up was not finished being glazed. she said it was put on the wrong shelf because it looked like it hadn't been painted. It had been painted. I chose to inform the person behind the desk. Evidently they didn't flip it over. It had been painted and she said oh. After weeks of going thru this my granddaughter finally got her piece they also said that if you don't pick up your piece by seven days, they throw it out . Horrible service i never heard a I'm sorry fr the lady with glasses who I dealt with or give my granddaughter a free piece To paint something?!?! They acted like they did nothing wrong.

Review Visit: June 1st, 2013…read more You'll have a wheely good time here. There really is a museum for everything and anything. This one happens to be dedicated to all things on wheels. Or things that have wheels. Or wheel-shaped things. Okay, I don't think it's the last one but I do think this place is dedicated to items sitting on top of wheels. I'm not really sure how I found out about this place. It may have been from someone at work that brought it up during one of our many talks about traveling. Doing what I do best, I contacted someone to go with me and that person just happened to be my dad. We hopped in my car and made the semi-short drive to check the place out. When we approached the museum, the first thing we noticed was the train situated next to the building. You knew from looking at it that you were in for a treat. We made our way in and got to checking out the museum. The first thing we saw were antique cars. I recognized a few but a lot of them were unique to their time period. I'm not super attached to antique cars but I always think they are cool to look at in museums and such. They had maybe 15 or so at the time of my visit. We moved on to the other part of the museum and it had an eclectic collection of odds and ends. There was a firetruck that we got to take photos with. There was a Rube Goldberg-esque display as seen below. They had a mini train model set up in a glass case. Lastly, I remember there being a giant pendulum-style clock near the firetruck. It's rather hard to write this post as the place seemed to be dedicated to things on wheels but also other random odds and ends. It's best to check out their website below or visit the museum to see what I mean. It's a neat place to spend and afternoon if you have the time.

Fantastic automotive, trains and construction equipment made in Peoria and elsewhere. It is well…read moreworth the visit! The is so much more..., seriously...go visit!

What an amazing place for kids to explore and create! We spent three hours at this large former…read morehouse, with its 2.5 stories of exhibits. There is a tool section where you can dabble with building, create a puppet, a fossil area, a ball area, farming and the list goes on. They are closing in September and October for renovations. Can't wait to see the new additions on our next visit!

Super quaint little exploration center for kids in Peoria is great! It's small enough to be easy to…read morenavigate. Lots for the kids to do and plenty of benches for caregivers to sit. The air exhibit was particularly fun for our 3.5 year old. Tickets are easy to purchase and very low priced. Well worth the price! It wasn't too busy so we kind of had the run of the place. 10/10 would take the family back!

The Illinois Valley Yacht and Club (IVY Club) has been a staple on the Illinois River for more than…read more100 years. It is a members only facility that has been known to offer reciprocal use to sailing club members who live out of state. Transient sailors must call ahead for more information. The IVY Club, a member of the Illinois River Basin Boating Association, has first class facilities and can dock vessels from day sailors to yachts. This club offers slips with power and water, pump out station, full service dining room and bar, rest rooms and showers, snack bar, fuel and laundry facilities. The swimming pool is not open to transient sailors or their families; children must be accompanied by a parent at all times. The Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe Club is a first class delight that, like fine wine, has only gotten better with age. This private club has the only sail launch in Central Illinois.

Very rude worker/owner! She acts like this is the only shop you can buy liquor, sadly she is the…read moreonly one in this small area and she knows it. Will drive elsewhere from now on

Great find today via their social media post about sampling Hess wines! Shoppe owner is friendly,…read morevery knowledgeable about local wines, and happy to steer you toward the right fit for your tastes. She also passed along some nice savings on her Hess wines. Great shop, lovely wines.

As we celebrate Veteran's Day, I thought it would be a good time to review this place. On the last…read moreFriday of each month, from 5pm to 8pm, the kitchen serves mainly whole catfish or shrimp for $13. Serve yourself baked potatoes or fries, baked beans, coleslaw and fixins' {oniions, bred, butter, sour cream, tartar sauce, mustard, catsup}. Buy your drinks at a window to the bar. The casual dining room is open to the public during those hours. It is casual. Many Bartonville Area people make it a regular habit. So it is a great time and place to meet and greet.. Taco nights. karaoke, and Monday Night 50/50 are also open to the public,

Best dance studio in Peoria. Peoria Ballet has more than just ballet. It has. Jazz, tap, modern and…read morecontemporary and musical theater dance!!!

I've had children taking classes at Peoria Ballet for several years, and despite the many changes…read morein leadership we've seen, the students are always the top priority. The academy takes students from very young all the way to pre-professional and even adult beginners. They offer ballet, tap, jazz and modern. The instruction is top-notch and there's a great community of parents that pitch in and help get things done. I'd like to think that even once my kids are grown and graduated from Peoria Ballet I'll still be happy to volunteer my time to help this wonderful place fulfill its mission for years to come.

Fantastic local light show! Kibler's Dazzling Lights is one of Central Illinois largest computer…read morecontrolled Christmas light displays synchronized to your favorite Christmas tunes on 107.5FM "The Jingle". This spectacular light show can be seen nightly from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Sunday-Thursday & 5:00pm to 10:30pm Friday-Saturday.