Heights Tower 1222 East Kingman Avenue, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
About the Business
Heights Tower is a unique institution located at 1222 East Kingman Avenue in Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States. Adjacent to Village Hall, Tower Park was built in 1968 and underwent a complete renovation in 2003. The park features a large water fountain, a 44’ pavilion for community events, and a 200’ water tower with a 500,000 gallon capacity.
The main attraction of Heights Tower is its 200’ Observation Tower, which offers three observation decks and a glass elevator that takes visitors 200 feet above Peoria Heights and the Illinois River Valley. From the top of the tower, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire area, with visibility of up to 20 miles on a clear day. The park's theme is "View the Wonder", and it also includes a children's playground, multiple picnic tables, and a bronze monument of Abraham Lincoln designed by Gutzon Borglum.
Tickets for the Observation Tower are $2.00, with free admission for children under 5. Season passes are available for $40.00 for a family of up to four members, or $20.00 for an individual with one guest. The Observation Tower is open from the end of April through October, weather permitting, and the last tickets are sold 30 minutes before closing.
In addition to regular visits, Tower Park is available for rental for community events. Reservations are not available for private functions, but the park can be used on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, contact the ticket office at (309) 686-2385 or email [email protected]. Come visit Heights Tower and "View the Wonder" from the top of this unique structure in the heart of Peoria Heights.
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1222 E Kingman Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, United States
Reviews
"I've gone up in the tower several times since I was a child. It's an awesome view of the Peoria metro area, but it can be a bit much for those afraid of heights (no pun intended). The wind is strong and steady, so unless it's a hot summer day a coat of some kind might be advisable. It's somewhat unclear when their normal operating hours are, but it usually sells trips up when there are Tower Park events."
"Reasonably priced. Great place for views of the town. There’s different levels so there’s options for those wary of heights."
"Very nice place to see the entire Peoria. Transparent lift and a must during fall season..."
"Neat place, be sure to check their Facebook page for hours. Tried to come here over lunch with my kids today and it was closed. I tried to make an hours edit suggestion on Google to reflect that it’s apparently open Fri, Sat and Sun 11-7 at this time."
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