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Rose and a Compass!
Your guides to unforgettable date nights, weekend getaways, and local experiences worth leaving the house for.
Notable Collaborations
Choose Greater Peoria
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Bob's Furniture
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Discover Peoria
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Marriott Pere Marquette
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Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce
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Ardor Hospitality
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Orpheum Theatre
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Kosa Spa and Retreat
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Peoria Women's Club
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Do Portugal Circus
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The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
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Relics
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Clifton Heritage State Park
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Choose Greater Peoria + Bob's Furniture + Discover Peoria + Marriott Pere Marquette + Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce + Ardor Hospitality + Orpheum Theatre + Kosa Spa and Retreat + Peoria Women's Club + Do Portugal Circus + The Shoppes at Grand Prairie + Relics + Clifton Heritage State Park +
Who we are
Hey there! We're Rob and Madison Lawrence — a Peoria-based couple passionate about helping other couples discover amazing experiences close to home.
What started as a simple love for date nights, weekend adventures, and supporting local businesses has grown into a community of thousands of people looking for new ways to explore Greater Peoria and beyond!
We believe you don't have to travel across the country to create meaningful memories together. Some of the best experiences are right in your own backyard.
Whether we're finding hidden gems in Peoria Heights, planning a weekend getaway along Lake Michigan, discovering a new coffee shop, or sharing a creative date idea, we are always looking for ways to encourage others to support the small businesses we love!
A little about us
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Midwest travelers
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Weekend explorers
Women ages 24–40
Experience-focused travelers
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Hidden gems
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If you've ever struggled to come up with Peoria date ideas, this book was made for you.
52 Dates in Greater Peoria, IL is a year-long collection of locally inspired date experiences designed specifically for couples in the Greater Peoria area.
Inside you'll find:
Creative date ideas for every season
Budget-friendly adventures
Hidden gems and local favorites
Coffee dates, outdoor adventures, food experiences, and more!
Let’s Work Together
One of our favorite things about this community is the incredible people and businesses that make it special.
We love partnering with local businesses, tourism organizations, hotels, restaurants, attractions, events, and brands that help people experience the Midwest in meaningful ways.
Our audience trusts us because we only share places and experiences we genuinely enjoy and would recommend to our own friends and family.
Collaboration opportunities include:
Social media campaigns
Sponsored content
Destination features
Date-night itineraries
Hotel and tourism partnerships
Event promotion
User-generated content (UGC)
Photography and video content