Hey there, my fellow foodies and nature enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for August 31 because it's National Eat Outside Day! Want ideas on where to go? Read on for Macaroni KID Peoria's favorite local restaurants with outdoor dining, to our favorite spots for picnics:
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Peoria eateries with outdoor seating
Peoria is lucky to have a variety of restaurants and cafes that provide charming patio spaces where we can savor our favorite meals outdoors. Here are three of my family's favorite Peoria restaurants with outdoor seating:
- Cyd's In the Park - 5805 Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL 61614
- Brienzo's Pizza - 4450 N. Prospect Rd. Peoria Heights, IL 61616
- Industry Brewing Co. - 8012 N Hale Ave. Peoria, IL 61615
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Peoria's best picnic spots
Grab and Go to the Park! National Eat Outside Day is the perfect excuse to pack up a picnic and head to the nearest park in Peoria for an outdoor feast!
Three of the best spots for a picnic in Peoria? My family loves:
- Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
They have some picnic tables and wide open space for blankets near the building. Have your lunch and then take a nice nature walk.
- Deweiller Park
8327 N Galena Rd, Peoria, IL 61615
This is a great place for a picnic with lots of picnic tables and pavilions. Take a hike or play on a playground after your picnic lunch!
- Grandview Drive
3615 N Grandview Dr, Peoria, IL 61614
There are spots along the river view to pull over and enjoy your picnic with an amazing view! There is also a park with a playground down the way that has picnic tables, grills, etc.
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Take it to the backyard
Rather eat at home? Order takeout and take that picnic right outside on your front stoop, or back lawn! For an at-home outdoor dining feast, my family typically orders takeout from Peoria's Yen Ching, Knuckles Pizza, and Jade Garden
If time is tight? A simple PBJ on the porch will do the trick just fine!
No matter how you do it, celebrate National Eat Outside Day this year! If you take part, make sure to tag Macaroni KID Peoria in social media posts so we can see how you celebrated in Peoria
Bon appétit!
