11 days in East Peoria & Amherst Itinerary

East Peoria is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. Get some cultural insight at David Davis Mansion State Historic Site and Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. Take a break from the city and head to Constitution Trail and Forest Park Nature Center. Venture out of the city with trips to McLean County Museum of History (in Bloomington) and Hot Dog Muffler Man (in Atlanta). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Wheels O' Time Museum, trek along River Trail of Illinois, sample the fine beverages at J.K. Williams Distilling, and take a memorable drive along Grand View Drive.

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San Diego to East Peoria is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from San Diego to East Peoria is 2 hours. Traveling from San Diego in June, expect nights in East Peoria to be about the same, around 64°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 84°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Amherst.

Amherst is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Connecticut River valley. Take a break from the city and head to Norwottuck Rail Trail and Skinner State Park. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Historic Deerfield and Quabbin Reservoir. Get out of town with these interesting Amherst side-trips: Hardwick Vineyard and Winery (in Ware), Balderdash Cellars (in Richmond) and Pittsfield (Berkshire Museum & Balderdash Cellars). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Amherst College Museum of Natural History, identify plant and animal life at Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, explore the world behind art at Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, and explore the activities along Puffer's Pond.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from East Peoria to Amherst. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from East Peoria to Amherst. Traveling from East Peoria in July, Amherst is a bit cooler at night with lows of 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.