What an amazing free service the state offers. So easy to find and board. You can even hop out of…read moreyour car on your journey across the river. We saw hawks and falcons flying above. Great fun for ride.

other than providing a quick escape from Illinois to another part of Illinois where an entirely…read moredifferent car ferry gets one out of Illinois entirely regardless of the direction of travel I have no idea why this ferry exists, but I'm most certainly glad that it does ;-) -- I've been on dozens of ferries and any time I can put my car on a boat I'm all in; probably the closest I'll get to being on a pony on a boat out on the sea -- these ferries are supposed to save time getting to random THERE's from various HERE's but I've idled away so many hours finding and watching and waiting for the next boat that all I've really saved is my soul. pretty sure I got the better half on this.

No elevator. Had to drag heavy suitcases up stairs. Based on behavior, facial issues, and tooth…read moredecay... the check in clerk was not without current or previous addiction issues.

My husband, 2 pets, and I stayed here for a few months while my husband did travel work. We greatly…read moreenjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean and safe for our pets, and the staff was very nice to us. The bathroom was EXTREMELY clean. I'd 100% stay here again.

Actually I had lunch at the High Flyers Grille inside of the Airport. This was a business luncheon,…read morefor the Riverbend Growth Association. The tables were nicely arranged, everyone had a good view of the speakers. It was a buffet style lunch. Salad with cheese, sweet peppers, slices of big red onions and a homemade home dressing. It reminded me of the salad from Imo's. We had mostacolli with cheese and grilled chicken breast. A small roll was available at the end of the table. It seemed like an odd combination but it had a nice taste. I dont know what they have on the menu, as far as other food items. The place does have a bar,which boasted Natty Lights for $1.50 per bottle or $5 pitcher of draft Natty Light. I was told they stay busy with the small aircraft that flies in and out of the airport.

OK we all know you go to a restaurant for great food at a reasonable price. The blue cheese,…read morebacon, chicken sandwich is both! Add to that a great beer selection, a view of an active runway, and great service, this is the place. I guarantee if you like good food, great beer, and a fun place, you will love the the High Flyers Grill at the St Louis regional airport (free parking!)

We had a great stay! The staff was wonderful and my 8 & 13 year old loved it. The sites were level…read moreand wide making it easy to back in and set up. The food offerings at the store were fantastic, and they even delivered it to our site for free, which was greatly appreciated as we got in a little bit late and the kids were hungry and we were still setting up!

Fantastic campground with great staff and is very clean! We go multiple times a year because of the…read morestaff and the experience.

The hotel is placed right in the middle of town so if there's anything you need, it's all in…read morewalking distance tou will not be burning no gas to go get any food. It was nice and clean. All the staff was nice and helpful. It was quiet all night. Great place to stop and rest if you're traveling not to mention a nice safe atmosphere.

My husband and I were driving from Chicago to St. Louis for a family event and the plan was for us…read moremake the trip in and out in the same day. I had the feeling we would need to stop over on the way back, and I was right. He stays at Holiday Inn Express locations across the country for work, so when we saw this one in Litchfield, he immediately pulled over. It was very nice! Parking was easy and our room was immaculately clean and spacious. We had a nice sitting space with a tv, a lounger and another tv in front of the bed. The bathroom was also spacious with good water pressure and quality toiletries. Loved all of the amenities as well; refrigerator, microwave and a Keurig! The bed was huge and firm. I slept very comfortably. Unfortunately we only stayed the night and had to leave to get home. We grabbed a few things off the breakfast buffet which is included. Great value for the price; would definitely stay here again.

DO NOT STAY HERE! Booked a room through Expedia arrived at…read moremidnight to a total sh**t show! Front desk staff had no idea what they were doing . Called front desk manager CHRISTINA who was a total idiot! She was not only stupid but extremely rude. We booked a double queen room which they didn't have and couldn't explain why they didn't have it and offered a totally different room that wouldn't even accommodate my family. CHRISTINA proceeded to berate me as if that was my fault and blame everyone except herself for the mistakes. She even threatened to call the police when I told her it was HER job to have an accurate listing of rooms online. LAZY, RUDE, CRAZY! STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!

The price is low. There are reasons for that…read more The train goes by a lot. My car was dirtier than it ever has been , I think from the filth the train kicks up every time it goes. My room was very clean. Nice shower! It is rare for me to praise a shower. But this one was very nice. White (glass?) walls. Very clean. Sliding glass door. Walk in shower. Towels smelled burnt. I think they are dried in a very hot dryer and it gives them that burned smell. The inside of the elevator needs a good wiping down. I thought it would be cleaned in the morning, but it wasn't. The maid staff and the check-in staff were all very friendly. The pool is nice. We enjoyed our visit in the pool. As I said, the train is loud. Also, the walls are quite thin. I could hear someone else's phone call on speaker phone through the walls. Once I turned on the fan to run full time, it was fine though. I didn't hear anything and I could sleep quite well then. Also, there was a very nice pillow selection and the bedding was comfortable.

It was busy but went smoothly - staff were a little salty and demeaning when speaking to people…read more(like an older lady who acted like everyone was stupid) but all in all - it moved quickly and we had no issues with getting all our carry ons and baby gear through TSA within less than 10 minutes.

They are pretty organized airport for the most part. Sometimes they are a little short staffed…read morewhich makes the line longer but as expected you should always be early

A good place for a break as you travel north on I-55. If…read moreyou're traveling north on Interstate 55 into Illinois, the Illinois Welcome Center near Edwardsville is a great place to stop for a break. It is an easy right-hand exit from the interstate with a straightforward entrance and exit setup. , making it convenient whether you're looking for a quick restroom stop or a chance to stretch your legs after several hours on the road. There is plenty of parking available, with the truck parking located closest to the interstate while the car parking is set up farther from the highway and closer to the building and the wooded area behind it. The building itself is an attractive combination of brick and glass that makes it bright and welcoming. As soon as you walk inside, one of the first things you'll notice is the beautiful terrazzo floor featuring the outline of the State of Illinois in a contrasting color. Looking overhead, large Route 66 flags hang from the ceiling, celebrating one of America's most famous highways and adding a nice touch of Illinois history to the visitor experience. I also thought the state's tourism marketing was brilliant. At the Welcome Center, they used oversized blue map pins as tall as a person and in the same style seen on digital maps like Google maps, to highlight attractions and destinations on digital maps. These large ones allow for great photo opportunities, immediately catches your attention, and ties modern travel with traditional tourism information in a very creative way. The restrooms were clean and well maintained during our visit, and the surrounding appeared to be well cared for. Outside, there are several covered picnic tables where travelers can enjoy a meal or simply relax in the shade. Families with young children will also appreciate the small playground located near the building. Overall, this is a very nice Welcome Center that makes an excellent first impression of Illinois. I would certainly recommend it to fellow travelers looking for a comfortable place to take a break before continuing their journey. Enjoy!

The second of two rest stops that we stopped on I-55, going from Chicagoland to Edwardsville,…read moreHomestead Rest Area consists of separate parking for trucks and cars. It has a large indoor building with clean bathrooms, and vending machines with coffee and snacks. There is a large grass field with playground for kids and a potty area for pets.