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LODGING:
Baymont Inn & Suites (300 E. Light Court, East Peoria; 309-694-4959; www.baymontinns.com) has a pool, workout room and free continental breakfast. Prices range from $69 for a single to $79 for a suite.
Hotel Pere Marquette (501 Main St., Peoria; 309-637-6500; www.hotelperemarket.com) has weekend packages for golf, tours of Peoria and other events. Weekend packages range from $96 a person to $358. Single rooms cost $89 on weeknights and $112 on weekends. Book in advance.
Mark Twain Hotel Downtown (225 N.E. Adams St., Peoria; 309-676-3600; www.marktwainhotels.com) is a New Orleans-style hotel with free breakfast buffet. Some rooms have Internet access. Rates from $99 to $250 for a suite.
DINING:
Big John's Bar-B-Que North (7805 N. University St.; 309-693-7800) serves ribs, pulled pork or beef sandwiches, and barbecued chicken dishes. Sandwiches cost $3 to $4, dinners $8 to $10.
Rizzi's (112 State St.; 309-673-2500) has pasta, chicken and other Italian dishes in a semi-formal setting. Dinner, including drinks and appetizers, runs about $25-$35 a person.