Great Rivers & Routes Offers LGBTQ Travelers a Luxurious Road Trip

Escape to southwest Illinois, just minutes from St. Louis, for a luxury getaway second to none. The Great Rivers & Routes region wrapping around the mighty Mississippi River and the Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in Illinois, offers superb accommodations and dining experiences ideal for a weekend or week day road trip.

Spend time in Edwardsville, Illinois’ third oldest city, and stay the night at the new Urban Collective Boutique Hotel conveniently located in the city’s downtown district. Each suite has a retro theme and the elegance can’t be matched. Dine out at nearby Cleveland-Heath, a James Beard finalist restaurant, where lunch and dinner options are pure Americana and the ambiance is relaxed and inviting. Make reservations to dine at 1818 Chophouse for an upscale dinner featuring house-butchered steaks, prime rib and more. Take advantage of the Sunday Brunch on weekends.

Indulge in a Route 66 experience with a visit to the eclectic Wildey Theatre, once home to Vaudeville greats, and now home to national cover band concerts each weekend. The newly renovated West End Service Station highlights the neon and history of Route 66 in the city. Visit the Route 66 Post Card Mural in downtown and the Route 66 Shield Monument just a short distance away for great Instagrammable moments.