Peoria is a mid-sized riverfront city with an affordable cost of living, a compact downtown, a growing food and craft-beer scene, cultural anchors like the Riverfront Museum and Civic Center, plus river trails and parks that make weeklong stays feel active and pleasant rather than isolating. Reliable healthcare systems and plentiful short-term housing mean comfortable, social placements for travel therapists.
For bigger nights out or college-town energy, nearby Bloomington–Normal and Champaign–Urbana offer additional restaurants, nightlife, and university events to explore on days off.