Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Located in the heart of Jackson County, the village of De Soto, Illinois, is known for its nightlife. The tiny town of just 1,600 people is home to three gentlemen's clubs that are all on the same stretch of highway and all just outside the village limits. Those who want to boogie down and live it up in southern Illinois need to look no further than this small town and its surrounding communities.
Located just outside the northern city limits, The Gallery offers an upscale setting for those who are looking to cut loose and party. There is a full bar and grill, and the menu includes pizza, nachos, steak, potatoes and more. The Gallery also hosts special events. Some previous events have included an all-male stripper show on Super Bowl Sunday, wet T-shirt contests, amateur nights and touring exotic dancer shows. The club had also offered live streaming of its dancers during selected performances.
The Gallery
16310 N U.S. Highway 51
De Soto, IL 62924
618-867-2216
Self-described as the premier place for the "loveliest ladies in southern Illinois," JB's Show Place is two bars rolled into one. On one side is a regular bar and dance hall, while the other provides a strip club with only female dancers. There is a minimal cover charge of five bucks, and there are appetizers available. Clubplanet.com reviewed JB's as "a guaranteed hangover in the best possible way." The club is open all night. Every Saturday is a ladies night with no cover charge for female patrons. Military personnel are also admitted free of charge on any day of the week.
JB's Show Place
18071 N. U.S. Highway 51
De Soto, IL 62924
618-867-9369
The newest of De Soto's trio of gentlemen clubs, Club Coyote is located just outside the village's southern borders. The club opens early at 5 p.m., with the exotic dancing to begin later at 8 p.m. The Coyote offers live female dancing, as well as daily drink specials. There is a cover charge of $5. There are multiple stages for dancing the night away.
Club Coyote
14627 U.S. 51 South
De Soto, IL 62924
618-867-3084
For those who prefer a party where the staff keep their clothing on, De Soto is just six miles north of Carbondale. Carbondale is a college town surrounding Southern Illinois University. The city has a party reputation on The Strip, which is the main stretch of businesses and bars located on U.S. Highway 51. This section of the city features an eclectic mix of bars and local hang-outs, including Quatro's Pizza, Hangar 9, Stix, Sidetracks, Gatsby's and PK's. From Wednesday night pitchers to '80s-themed parties, all of these businesses have their own specials throughout the work week and into the weekend.