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  • Writer: Joey Amato
    Joey Amato
  • Mar 22, 2023
  • 9 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana


BOISE, IDAHO

Visit Boise Address: 1101 W Front St, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83702 Phone Number: 208-344-7777 Website: visitboise.com Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/visitboise/?hl=en



CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, ILLINOIS

Experience Champaign-Urbana

Address: 17 E Taylor St, Champaign IL 61820

Phone Number: 217-351-4133

Social Media: Faceboook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @experiencechampaign

Business: Allerton Park & Retreat Center


Business: Krannert Art Museum


Business: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts


Business: Art Coop


Business: The Literary



CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Choose Chicago

Address: 301 East Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616

Phone Number: (312) 567-8500

Website: LGBTQ+ Travel in Chicago | Choose Chicago

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ELGIN, ILLINOIS



Explore Elgin Area

Address: 60 S. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120

Phone: 847-695-7540

Social Media: @ExploreElgin

Business: Grand Victoria Casino

Address: 250 South Grove Avenue, Elgin

Business: Rookies RocHaus

Address: 96 W. Main Street, West Dundee

Business: Plank Road Tap Room

Address: 39W149 Plank Roadd, Elgin

Business: Elgin Symphony Orchestra with performances at Hemmens Cultural Arts Centre

Hemmen’s Address: 45 Symphony Way, Elgin

Business: Martini Room

Address: 161 E. Chicago Street, Elgin

Business: Vern’s Tavern

Address: 76 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin


GALENA, ILLINOIS

Destination: Galena, IL

Address: 101 Bouthillier St., Galena, IL 61036

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Business: Hawk Valley Retreat Address: 2752 W Cording Rd, Galena, IL 61036 Phone Number: (815) 777-4100 Website: hawkvalleyretreat.com

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Business: Aldrich Guest House Address: 900 3rd St, Galena, IL 61036 Phone Number: (815) 777-3323 Website: aldrichguesthouse.com

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Business: The Galena Bake House 421 S Main Street, Galena, IL 61036 Phone number: (815) 402-3308 Website: thegalenabakehouse.com

Business: Jail Hill Inn Address: 319 Meeker St., Galena, IL 61036 Phone Number: (815) 207-8306 Website: jailhillgalena.com

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Business: Inn at Irish Hollow Address: 2800 S Irish Hollow Rd, Galena, IL 61036 Phone Number: (815) 777-6000 Website: www.irishhollow.com

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GREAT RIVERS & ROUTES

Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau of Southwest Illinois

Address: 111 E. 4th St., Ste. 315 Alton, IL

Phone: 618-465-6676

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Business: Mom Said No

Business Type: Shopping

Address: 301 E. Broadway, Alton, IL

Phone: (618) 798-7869

Business: Picture This & More

Business Type: Shopping/Gallery

Address: 17 E. Broadway, Alton, IL

Phone: (618) 466-0940

Business: Edwardsville Arts Center

Business Type: Attraction/Art Gallery

Address: 6165 Center Grove Rd., Edwardsville, IL

Phone: (618) 655-0337

Business: Green Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast

Business Type: Lodging

Address: 15 Mill St., Elsah, IL

Phone: (618) 374-2821

Business: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site – A UNESCO World Heritage Center

Business Type: Attraction

Address: 30 Ramey St., Collinsville, IL

Phone: (618) 346-5160



ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TOURISM


Illinois Office of Tourism

Address: 555 W. Monroe, Chicago, Illinois 60661

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QUAD CITIES, ILLINOIS/IOWA

Visit Quad Cities Illinois/Iowa

Address: Union Station Destination Center -

102 S. Harrison Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone Number: 309-736-6834

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Visit Quad Cities is the Destination Marketing Organization for a bi-state family of communities on the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois. Home to John Deere and Ag innovation. We’re the birthplace of sliced bread, NFL football and it’s where we invented taco pizza, the computer, and chiropractic care. We attract explorers, dreamers, investors, entrepreneurs, and visitors from around the globe. We’re the creative capital of the Midwest and we are proud to call the QC home!


RiverStation Destination Center 

Address: 1601 River Dr. Ste. 110, Moline, IL 61265

Phone Number: 309-277-0937

 

Union Station Destination Center

Address: 102 S. Harrison Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone Number: 309-736-6834




SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

Visit Springfield Illinois

Address: 1 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701

Phone Number: 800-545-7300

Social Media:

Facebook and Instagram @visitspringfield

YouTube and LinkedIn: Springfield Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau


Business: Clique

Address:  411 E Washington Street, Springfield, IL  62701

Phone Number: 217-891-3288

Website: n/a

 

Business: The Pasfield House

Address: 525 South Pasfield Avenue, Springfield, IL  62703

Phone Number: 217-525-3663

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Business: Springfield Vintage

Address: 215 S 5th Street, Springfield, IL  62701

Phone Number: 217-652-8413

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Business: Papi’s Pizza Pub

Address: 1710 S MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL  62704

Phone Number: 217-921-7274

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Business: Beelzebunz Bakery

Address: 213 S 5th Street, Springfield, IL  62701

Phone Number: 904-540-9254

Social Media Accounts:

https://www.facebook.com/Beelzebunz/      


FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

Visit Fort Wayne

Address: 927 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Phone: 260-424-3700

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA


Visit Indy

Address: 200 South Capitol Ave., Suite 300

Phone Number: 317.262.3000

Social Media: @VisitIndy​


​Indianapolis is a vibrant and welcoming city for the LGBTQ+ community. With a diverse mix of bars, restaurants, and cafes, Indy offers plenty of places where everyone can feel at home. The city comes alive every June with the Indy Pride Festival, a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, and year-round, organizations like Indy Pride and the Indiana Youth Group work to support and uplift the community. Whether you're looking for LGBTQ-friendly accommodations or a lively spot to hang out, Indy has something to offer every traveler, making it a great place to visit and connect.

Baby’s

Phone: (317) 600-3559

 

Gather 22

Phone: (317) 258-2222

 

Bodhi

Phone: (317) 941-6595


Business: Gregs Our Place

Phone: (317) 638-8138

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Business: Downtown Olly’s

Phone: (317) 636-5597

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Business: English Ivy’s

Phone: (317) 822-5070


Business: Almost Famous

Phone: (317) 986-7877


Business: Phoenix Theatre

Phone: (317) 635-2381


Business: The Cabaret

Phone: (317) 275-1169


Business: Tini

Phone: (317) 384-1313


Business: Metro

Phone: (317) 639-6022


Business: Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce


MADISON, INDIANA


Visit Madison, Indiana

Address: 601 W. 1ST ST. Madison, IN 47250

Phone Number: 812-265-2956

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Vintage Lanes

Address: 301 Jefferson St. Madison, IN 47250

Phone Number: 8128011036

Social Media: @vintagelanesmadison (Tiktok, Insta, FB)



The Chandler Hotel

Address: 111 E 2nd St. Madison, IN 47250

Phone Number: 812-584-1376

Social Media: @thechandlercollection


IOWA CITY, IOWA

Destination: Iowa City, Iowa Address: Think Iowa City, 900 First Ave./Hayden Fry Way, Coralville, IA 52241 Phone Number: 319-337-6592 Website: https://www.ThinkIowaCity.com

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CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA

Cedar Rapids Tourism Office

Phone Number: 319-731-4558

Social Media:

Instagram: Cedarrapidstourism / #crtourism Facebook: Cedar Rapids Tourism

Business: Hotel at Kirkwood

Address: 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404

Phone: (319) 848-8700

Business: Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery

Address: 1441 Marak Rd NW Swisher IA 52338

Phone: (319) 857-4300

Business: The District – Czech Village-New Bo

Address: 329 10th Ave SE, Suite 123

Phone: (319) 432-9785

Business: Basix Address: 3916 1st Ave NE

Phone: 319-826-1897

Website: www.basixcr.com

Business: Indian Creek Nature Center & Amazing Space

Address: 5300 Otis Rd SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403

Phone: (319) 362-0664


LAWRENCE, KANSAS



Destination: Unmistakably Lawrence Address: 812 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone Number: 785-856-3040 Website: www.explorelawrence.com

Social Media: @eXploreLawrence on Facebook, @explorelawrence on Instagram, @eXploreLawrence on Twitter, @explorelawrence on TikTok


Lawrence is a city happy to be what it is: a city doing things in its own way, with free thinkers not trying to be anyone else. Founded by pioneers driven to create a state where people of all races would be free, Lawrence has continually defined itself as an open, energetic and welcoming community. Quirky? Different? Unexpected? Yes! But more importantly, we invite you to define your own version of a city that offers an escape from the ordinary. We have lots of fans.  Lawrence has been named #9 of the Top 20 Coolest Towns in the US as well as One of the Quirkiest Cities in the US. Explore our spirit and elevate your own by enjoying all Lawrence has to offer. We think you’ll find it unmistakable.


Business: Replay Lounge

Address: 946 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Social Media: @replayloungeusa on Facebook, @replay_lounge on Instagram, @replaylounge on Twitter


Business: Jungle House Goods

Address: 924 Delaware St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Social Media: @junglehousegoods on Facebook, @junglehousegoods on Instagram


Business: Raven Book Store

Address: 809 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Social Media: @ravenbookstore on Facebook, @ravenbookstore on Instagram, @ravenbookstore on Twitter


Business: Grounded Coffee / Henry’s Upstairs

Address: 11 E 8th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Social Media: @groundedcoffeelfk and @henrysupstairs on Instagram, @groundedcoffeelfk and @henryson8th on Facebook


Business: Theatre Lawrence

Address: 4660 Bauer Farm Dr, Lawrence, KS, 66049

Social Media: @theatrelawrence on Facebook, @theatrelawrence on Instagram, @theatrelawrence on Twitter



TOPEKA, KANSAS

Destination: Visit Topeka Address: 719 S Kansas Ave., Suite 100 Topeka, KS 66603 Phone Number: (785) 234-2644 Website: www.VisitTopeka.com

Business: NOTO Arts & Entertainment District Address: 935 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608 Phone Number: (785) 408-8996 Website: https://explorenoto.org/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/explorenoto/ https://www.instagram.com/notoartsandentertainmentdist/

Business: Round Table Bookstore

Address: 826 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66608

Phone Number: 785.329.5366

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Business: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center

​Address: 4400 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604

Phone Number: (785) 783-8300

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Business: Brown V. Board of Education National Historical Park Address: 515 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66612 Phone Number: (785) 354-4273 Website: https://www.nps.gov/brvb/index.htm Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/brownvboardnps/ https://www.instagram.com/brownvboardnps/ https://twitter.com/BRVB_NHP


WICHITA, KANSAS

Visit Wichita

Address: 515 S. Main St., Suite 115, Wichita KS 67202

Phone Number: 316-265-2800

Social Media Accounts: @VisitWichita


Business: XY



Business: Rain Cafe & Lounge



Wichita’s Gay Friendly Neighborhoods include Delano, Douglas Design District and Old Town.



FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY


 

Frankfort Tourist Commission

Address: 300 St. Clair Street, Suite 102, Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone Number: 502-875-8687

Social Media: #visitfrankfortky @visitfrankfortky


LAWRENCEBURG, KENTUCKY

Lawrenceburg Anderson County Tourism

Address: 113 South Main Street Lawrenceburg KY 40342

Phone Number: 502-598-3127

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

Louisville Tourism Address: 301 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Phone Number: 1-888-568-4784 Website: www.gotolouisville.com

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PADUCAH, KENTUCKY

Paducah, Kentucky

Address: 128 Broadway St., Paducah, KY 42001

Phone Number: 1-800-PADUCAH

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok: @paducahcreativecity


Paducah is a UNESCO Creative City where art, history, and local charm converge, offering LGBTQ+ travelers a thriving cultural scene and inclusive community spirit.



NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA

Natchitoches, Louisiana Address: 780 Front Street, Suite 100, Natchitoches, LA 71457 Phone Number: 800-259-1714 Website: www.Natchitoches.com

Social Media:

Facebook/NatchitochesTourism

Twitter: @NatchTourism

Instagram: @natchitochestourism

Business: Cane River Carriage Company Address: Front Street, Natchitoches, LA Phone Number: 318-521-3062 Social Media


Business: Steel Magnolia Bed & Breakfast Address: 320 Jefferson Street, Natchitoches, LA Phone Number: 318-581-3138 Website: http://steelmagnoliahouse.net/ Social Media:

Business: Judge Porter House B&B Address: 321 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA Phone Number: 318-652-8206 Website: https://www.judgeporterhouse.com/ Social Media:

Business: Melrose Plantation Address: 3533 Hwy 119, Melrose, LA Phone Number: 318-379-0055 Website: http://www.melroseplantation.org/ Social Media:

Twitter @melroseinfo

Instagram @melroseplantation



NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

New Orleans Address: 2020 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone Number: 800-672-6124 Website: https://www.neworleans.com Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/visitneworleans/ https://twitter.com/VisitNewOrleans/ https://www.facebook.com/neworleans Business: The Workshop Address: 1201 Mazant St, New Orleans Website: theworkshopmakerspace.com Social Media: @theworkshopnola​ ​ Business: QiQi Address: 1515 Aline St, New Orleans Website: Facebook.com/qiqinotquiqui Social Media: @qiqinotquiqui Business: Parleaux Beer Lab Address: 634 Lesseps St, New Orleans Website: parleauxbeerlab.com Social Media: @parleauxbeerlab Business: Willa Jean Address: 611 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans Website: willajean.com Social Media: @willajeanneworleans Business: Vessel Address: 3835 Iberville St, New Orleans Website: vesselnola.com Social Media: @vesselnola Business: AllWays Lounge Address: 2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA Website: theallwayslounge.net Social: @allways_cabaret_club


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