Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Downtowns

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Hotels


Quality Inn
5240 Trompeter Road
Peru, Illinois

La Quinta Inn Peru - Starved Rock State Park
4389 Venture Dr
Peru, Illinois

Hampton Inn and Suites Peru
4421 North Peoria Street
Peru, Illinois

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru
4385 Venture Dr
Peru, Illinois

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle
5253 Trompeter Rd
Peru, Illinois

SUPER 8 PERU IL
1851 May Rd.
Peru, Illinois


Hotel Tips

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.

Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.

Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.



Things To Do

Peru can warm you up on a cloudy day or simply offer your daily perk by visiting your local coffee shop. Quality, purity and punch are targeted with coffee beans curated globally and locally roasted while being served fresh as it is made right in front of you. Order up!

Peru makes shopping for wine and other spirits easy by bringing an incredible collection sourced from local, regional well-known producers from around the World. Hit the wine tasting events and stock up on your favorite choice to be shipped home for your convenience.

Peru micro breweries have popped up in downtown corridors to quench the thirst of local or traveller whos is looking for a one-of-a-kind experience for suds brewed on site. If you are looking for a light beer or something randy and dark, you are sure to find a wide assortment of options to choose from.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Donna Damitz
great food, many little shops.

Catherine Payne
Great vibe! Low key. Feels like old time Hawaii.

Shari
the scenery, the people, love the activities that go on, even on holidays Ashland is the best to be in, the adventures and animals you can see on a daily bases, and most of all, kid friendly

Mary jo bos
My daughter moved to Talent this summer and I came to visit her for Christmas. She took me to the downtown Ashland area to shop. I love fall the shops and the friendliness .

Susan Sunday
Adorable - been 1x and going back tomorrow with my friends


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