 This area extends from the Arkansas River east to Lewis Avenue and south to 51st Street/Interstate 44.Its defining strip is South Peoria between 31st and I-44, which is a popular commercial area with various upscale shops, boutiques, and art galleries, as well as 35 restaurants and nightspots (many with patio seating) spanning a wide variety of cuisines and dining styles.Scenic Riverside Drive, which parallels the east bank of the river, and River Parks, the park that stretches along the riverbank, are also popular sections of Brookside.