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Sometimes you just need to unplug and focus on your person, to rekindle the spark or keep the flame burning bright. We even got married in the backyard of a cottage in Indianapolis, right on the sirens of the White River, and spent a few dreamy days soaking it all in. So for us, every trip starts with research, especially when it comes to lodging.

We only need one bed, but sometimes that still raises eyebrows. Have a bright and colorful stay—quite literally—at Angad Arts Hotel. Artwork is integrated throughout the rooms in headboards, hand-painted room number plates, custom pillows and lamps. Rooms come in four color themes, each designed to evoke a particular mood, which you can choose when booking: red for empowerment, blue for freedom from stress, perhapsgreen for rejuvenation and yellow to spark curiosity.

For a romantic upgrade, book one of the two Loft King Suites, each featuring a Victorian-style clawfoot soaking tub. Look for a special cocktail that gives back to the community during Pride month. Pro Tip: St. Louis is home to one of the oldest Black hotels organizations in the country, The Black Repwhich produces and commissions Black playwrights.

The Truitt is boutique hotel housed in a historic mansion, thoughtfully renovated and designed by husbands Ryan Hiser and David Tran. The Truitt offers five guest rooms: your choice of a queen or king room, or a one-bedroom or two-bedroom suite. Check-in and check-out are contactless, lending a sense of privacy to your stay.

Beds are dressed in luxe Matouk linens, with quality chocolate waiting in your room and original art throughout the property. Guests can relax in three beautifully appointed common areas, including the candy gay, library and sunroom, or step outside into the manicured gardens. The property includes direct river access, so outdoor enthusiasts can spend a few hours kayaking or paddleboarding with an easy rental setup thanks to Windrose Outdoors.

Pro Tip: Located 15 minutes walking from The Junto is the Black- and queer-owned Parablean all-day cafe and bar with breakfast and small plates. But you don't even need to venture out to discover fun: The hotel often hosts art exhibitions, drag shows and local musicians. Rooms are decked with local art and include drawing paper with coloring pencils, a Ukulele and even a record player with a selection of vinyl to set the mood.

Pro Tip: Milwaukee is known as the City of Festivals for good reason. Located in the Gold Coast neighborhood in the heart of Chicagothe geometric glass-encased hotel offers excellent views from floor-to-ceiling windows, warm and inviting art deco-inspired decor and a fabulous rooftop pool.

The suites feature giant showers with bar rain and handheld shower heads, which are perfect for couples, along with a soaking tub the views of the city. Named for and co-designed by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, founder of the handbag company Vera Bradley, The Bradley Hotel is a relatively new luxury property—and the official host hotel for Fort Wayne Pride.

It offers rooms, including nine suites each named after an Indiana city. Guests can dine at two on-site restaurants, one of which has a rooftop patio with fire pits and sweeping city views. The King Balcony Suite features a spacious balcony and an enormous shower with room for two. The surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, or you can borrow a bike from the hotel to explore Fort Wayne on wheels.