OLLI Fall 2025 - Flipbook - Page 11
Peoria City Hall
Thursday, November 6
8:45 a.m. 3 1:30 p.m.
Peoria City Hall, voted most beautiful in America,
is well-known for its priceless art and architecture.
Stacy Peterson, Strategic Communications
Manager for the City of Peoria, will be our guide
as we take a private tour and learn about all
the planning, politics, and Peorians involved
in constructing the Flemish Renaissancestyle building. We9ll see the building9s Italian
marble wainscoting, copper cupola bell tower,
ornamented stepped gables, and the open atrium
rotunda with a stained-glass skylight. In addition,
we will visit the Council chambers and have a visit
with a guest from City of Peoria staff to provide
further insight about the city9s headquarters.
$35 3 includes guided tour, lunch at local
restaurant, and shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
Activity Level 3
Be able to stand and walk for over 2 hours with
minimal chance for sitting, plus all Level 1 and 2
requirements.
Whiskey Capital of the World
Tour and Tasting
Tuesday, September 16
10:00 a.m. 3 2:30 p.m.
Discover why Peoria was once
known as the whiskey capital
of the world, from the Civil
War through Prohibition. On
this OLLI trip, you9ll explore
the city9s fascinating whiskey
history, learn about the legendary
whiskey barons, and see their impressive
mansions. The day concludes with a whiskey
tasting hosted by Steve and Jayne Richards.
$45 3 includes lunch at a local restaurant,
gratuities, tour, whiskey tasting and shuttle
transportation.
Seats available: 27
Highlights of Burlington, Iowa
Thursday, September 18
8:30 a.m. 3 5:30 p.m.
Travel to the birthplace of Aldo Leopold and the
environment that helped shape what would
become known as his
