Pekin/Peoria, IL - Favorite Pockets of Town?

[Lisa Hebert]

Hey! I'm a new investor in the Peoria/Pekin area. 

My question is: What are some of your favorite places to eat, spend time, shop, or relax? I'm looking toward doing live in fix and flips and would love to find a fun little pocket of town to start out in.

Peoria: I've done some driving around and am loving the houses in the Bradley University 61606 area. I also am loving the Illinois riverwalk area on 61603 and some of the houses on Glen Oak.

Pekin: I'm currently loving the area around Mineral Springs Park, the Meyer's Lake Area, and the northern section of North Parkway. 

Any thoughts on these areas or other areas?