Peoria Essential Info
Overview
Peoria is a city inside of Phoenix, Arizona. Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional baseball team during Spring Training in the Cactus League.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
75 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- The word "Peoria" is a corruption of the Illini word for "prairie fire".
- Peoria is the spring training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners who share the Peoria Sports Complex.
- Peoria is home to two beauty schools and there are over 25 beauty schools within 30 miles.
- Peoria's first newspaper, The Peoria Enterprise, was printed weekly from November 14, 1917 to April 1921.
Popular Foods
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Gyro Burgers