Princeville - Illinois - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Princeville, Illinois dates back to the early 1700's when it was settled by people fleeing from the Saux, Kickapoo and Fox tribes. Daniel Prince was one of the settlers accepted as a friend by the native peoples of this area. The village of Princeville still bears the name of this man as its founding father. It was one of the stopping places on the stage coach route from Peoria to Chillicothe and the history is still evident to visitors.

While there are no hotels in this village, there are restaurants where you can enjoy a fabulous meal. The hotels, however, are only a short distance away in surrounding towns, giving you easy access to spend quiet days exploring what Princeville has to offer.

Spend an enjoyable day at the Princeville Aquatic Center with three separate swimming pools. During the summer, Princeville enjoys warm temperatures so you can take a stroll in the shady park and stop for a picnic beneath the towering trees. During the winter, the snow transforms the village into a magical wonderland. You can take part in snowmobile races, go cross-country skiing or sledding.

Christmas is a delightful time in Princeville as the village seems to form one big happy family. The village has its own Santa Claus Parade and the lights of the houses shout a holiday message to all. The Village Hall has many records for anyone wishing to explore his/her family history in Princeville and the cemetery is worthy of a visit to see the old gravestones marking the resting places of the pioneers.