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* Birmingham, AL (central Alabama)
Home of the University of Alabama, Birmingham hotels include Best Western - Medical Center and Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown - UAB, both in Birmingham. WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Florence, AL (northwest Alabama)
Staying at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa is not only convenient for business travelers, but is
also only minutes from one of the golf courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The Trail's web site identifies the Marriott Shoals as
the premier resort in the Tennessee River Valley. WHERE TO STAY.
* Mobile, AL (southwest Alabama on the Mobile Bay)
Explore the Mobile area and find Mobile Bay just off the Gulf of Mexico, the USS Alabama, Mobile Greyhound Park, deep sea fishing off Dauphin Island,
and the El Cazador Museum. The University of South Alabama, including the College of Medicine, is in Mobile.
WHERE TO STAY.
* Prattville, AL (northwest of Montgomery)
Near Montgomery AL, Prattsville is near the Montgomery Museum, Montgomery Zoo, golf, and antique shopping.
The Marriott Legends
at Capital offers golf on-site. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is nearby. WHERE TO STAY.
* Talladega, AL (central Alabama, east of Birmingham)
Besides NASCAR races at the Talladega Speedway, Talladega also features golf, fishing, and tennis nearby. The city
is on the western edge of the Talladega National Forest. WHERE TO STAY in Telladega or in
Sylacauga
* Anchorage, AK (southern coast of Alaska)
Come to Anchorage to see the Iditarod Great Sled Dog Race, the University of Anchorage, miles and miles of
coast, unforgetable scenery and wild life, sunsets that last for hours. Bed and Breakfasts available. WHERE TO STAY.
* Fairbanks, AK (central Alaska, northeast of Anchorage)
Located in central Alaska, Fairbanks is home to Sophie Station Hotel,
1 mile from river tours and fishing, 2 miles from Pioneer Park (Alaskaland), and 2 1/2 miles from the University of Alaska.
Fairbanks also has several Bed and Breakfasts, including Minnie Street Bed & Breakfast with internet and email access.
WHERE TO STAY
* Wrangell - St. Elias National Park, AK (southeastern Alaska)
Located in Wrangell/St. Elias National Park, the Ultima Thule Lodge is surrounded by 13.5 million acres of wilderness in southeastern Alaska along the Canadian border, and
north of Cape Yakataga. The nearest highway is over 100 miles away. Arrange to fly here for hiking, fishing, skiing, photography, climbing, rafting, dog mushing, flightseeing, beachcombing, and getting away to something different. WHERE TO STAY.
* Williams, AZ (north of Phoenix, south of the Grand Canyon)
About 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon where Hwy 64 meets I-40, Williams is in the northern part of the Coconino National Forest, about 30 miles west of Flagstaff. Historic Route 66 went through both towns.
People vacation here for air tours, rafting, biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, natural trails, snow skiing. The Meteor Crater is about 70 miles east near I-40.
The Quality Inn Mountain Ranch and Resort
offers mountain views, horseback riding, golf, skiing, tennis, and fishing within 6 miles. Enjoy
hay rides and cookouts from mid-May to September. Moose Manor, 8 miles east of Williams, is a vacation rental across from the Grand Canyon Deer Farm.
WHERE TO STAY
Some Scottsdale -
Phoenix Resorts:
* The Phoenician offers on-site golf, tennis, water slides, 9 heated pools.
* The Scottsdale Camelback Resort and Spa is not only near many local golf courses, but also spring baseball training camps.
* JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort, Golf Club & Spa provides a 36 hole championship golf course (on-site), several on-site restaurants, and nearby desert jeep tours, horseback riding, ballooning, hiking.
* Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa - Gainey Ranch has on-site golf, tennis, shops, biking, jogging trails, outdoor pools, and several quality restaurants. Tours can be arranged for hot air ballooning, river rafting, and horseback rides through the Sonoran Desert.
* Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch gives guests on-site
child care, restaurants, fishing, golf, tennis, shops, hot tub, fitness center PLUS is next door
to the McCormick Ranch Golf Courses. Camelback Lake is on the premises.
* The villas at The Westin Kierland Villas also provide on-site child care and golf.
* WHERE TO STAY in Scottsdale and
Phoenix
* Eureka Springs, AR (northern Arkansas; Ozarks)
Explore historic district downtown, Victorian houses, bed and breakfasts, art, shopping, the Great Passion Play, Turpentine
Creek wild life reserve, country music shows, restaurants, fudge, weddings, old time photos, and more. Nearby lakes and the White River provides fishing, boating, cruises, canoe float trips.
WHERE TO STAY
* Mountain Home, AR (northern Arkansas; Ozarks)
Browse around this fishing and boating area to find the fishing resorts or area motels you prefer. This area is known for its scenic relaxation. The Scott Valley Resort and Guest Ranch additionally offers horseback riding with boating, canoeing, fishing.
WHERE TO STAY
* Little Rock, AR (state capitol and University of Arkansas)
The Baymont Inn and Suites West
is 5 miles from the University of Arkansas, St. Vincent Hospital, Baptist Medical Center, and War Memorial Stadium. Several restaurants are within a mile, and a McDonald's next door.
The La Quinta Inn is also in the Medical Center area, and near the Zoo, Museum of Science and History, the University of Arkansas, with the State Capitol downtown.
WHERE TO STAY
Book a vacation condo on-line now in Los Angeles,
Sacramento,
San Diego.
* Anaheim, CA (near Los Angeles)
Kids may come for DisneyLand, and adults may come from golf. The Anabella Hotel
is within walking distance or a short tram ride to Downtown Disney with numerous restaurants, stores, and theaters.
Clarion Hotel is 2 blocks from Disneyland and adjacent the Anaheim Convention Center. Edison International Field is 1 block away. The
Hilton and Towers has on-site golf.
WHERE TO STAY.
* El Segundo, CA
(near Los Angeles)
The Embassy Suites is
a mile from the Los Angeles International Airport (with a free airport shuttle), 3 miles from the Manhattan Beach Pier, with on-site golf, and many restaurants nearby.
WHERE TO STAY
* Santa Rosa, CA
(west of Sacramento)
The Los Robles Lodge
is near the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Snoopy's Home, Redwood Empire Ice Arena,
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, and Coddingtown Mall. WHERE TO STAY.
* San Diego, CA
(north of the US-Mexico border city of Tijuana, Mexico)
Hotels with on-site golf in San Diego and
just across the border in Tijuana, Mexico
San Diego hotels near Sea World: Dana Inn and Marina is a family resort on Mission Bay, next door to the park (with free shuttles).
Hilton San Diego Resort is 1 mile from Sea World and the Riverwalk Golf Course - but there is also beach, golf, and fishing on-site.
Best Western Mission Bay Inn is 3 miles from Sea World, with golf and tennis nearby.
WHERE TO STAY.
* Aspen, CO
* The Aspen Mountain Lodge is a Bed & Breakfast with on-site skiing. The Aspen Mountain Gondola Skiing is 8 blocks away, as is the Aspen Music Festival. Mountain biking is also popular here.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Aspen for condos, vacation rentals, hotels, more.
* Denver, CO (state capitol; just east of the Rocky Mountains)
Looking for sports while you visit Denver? Denver offers you multiple golf courses, miles and miles of bicycle trails, driving or hiking or skiing in the nearby Rocky Mountains, the NFL Denver Broncos, the MLB Colorado Rockies, the NHL Colorado Avalanche, the NBA Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Crush (Arena Football), MLS Colorado Rapids, NLL's Colorado Mammoth. And don't forget horse and dog racing and the National Western rodeo.
For downtown luxury, check the Brown Palace Hotel near the US Mint and State Capitol.
Comfort Inn Downtown is near major hospitals.
WHERE TO STAY
* Cities along the Santa Fe Trail: WHERE TO STAY in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico
* Colorado Springs, CO
Two places offer on-site golf where you stay in Colorado Springs: The Broadmoor Hotel and the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.
This also is the area of the Gardens of the Gods, the Air Force Academy, and the Rocky Mountains. WHERE TO STAY
* Craig, CO (northwest Colorado)
The Museum of Northwest Colorado is in Craig, and the Dinosaur National Monument is several miles to the west.
The Best Western Deer Park Inn and Suites has on-site golf and fishing. The hunting season is October and November.
WHERE TO STAY
* Cortez, CO (southwest Colorado)
Cortez is near the Mesa Verde National Park (10 minutes), Ute Mountain, and Four Corners (40 minutes). National 9 Inn Sand Canyon has golf, fishing, and biking nearby. The Grand Canyon is 6 hours to the west.
WHERE TO STAY
* Silver Wood Bed & Breakfast in Divide, CO is 22 miles from
the Cripple Creek Casinos, 15 miles from Pikes Peak, 12 miles from the Florissant Fossil Beds Monument. There are hiking trails nearby.
* Mystic, CT (southeastern shore)
Nearby Mystic are the Nautilus Memorial Sub Base, US Coast Guard Academy, Mystic Village, Aquarium, and Seaport,
and outlet store shopping. The Foxwoods Casino and the Mohegan Sun Casino are within 25 miles. WHERE TO STAY
* New Haven, CT (southern Connecticut)
New Haven offers Yale University, New Haven Green-Shubert Theater, Beardsley Zoo, plus golf, scenic walking, and biking paths.
Lodging choices vary from Bed & Breakfasts, Motels, and Apartment Suites. WHERE TO STAY
* Storrs, CT (east of Hartford)
Adjacent to the main campus of U-Conn, Nathan Hall Inn and Conference Center
is near the Art Museum, History Museum, and Jorgensen Center. A golf course is within 3 miles. WHERE TO STAY
* Washington, DC (east coast)
While visiting the nation's capitol, plan to see the White House, monuments, national zoo, the Smithsonian, and convention centers. Often golf and tennis are available nearby.
The Best Western Capitol Skyline Hotel has rooms with a view of the US Capitol, which is 5 blocks away.
The Navy Museum is 3 blocks away, and the waterfront and National Mall are 5 blocks away.
The famous Watergate Hotel is adjacent to the Kennedy Center.
For a suite near the Capitol, consider the Time and Place Homes Apartments which are 2 blocks from the White House, 1/2 mile from the Smithsonian, a mile from the Capitol, and from 1-2 miles from the Jefferson and Lincoln monuments and the Ellipse, WW II Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the National Zoo.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Dewey Beach, DE (on Hwy 1, near the beach)
Head to the beach of the Atlantic Ocean in Delaware, with ocean watching, swimming, sunbathing, fishing, sailing, and other sports.
WHERE TO STAY.
* Rehoboth Beach, DE (southeastern DE, north of Dewey Beach)
The Americinn has on-site golf, plus Atlantic Ocean beaches, outlet malls, fishing, miniature golf, and several restaurants nearby. Rehoboth Beach also has several Bed and Breakfasts.
WHERE TO STAY
* Wilmington, DE (northeast Delaware near NJ)
Courtyard by Marriott - Brandywine is 3 miles from the Delcastle Golf Club, 7 miles from the Oliver Golf Club and the Delaware Art Museum, and 10 miles from the Brandywine Battlefield and State Park.
WHERE TO STAY
Book a vacation condo on-line now in Jacksonville,
Orlando,
Tallahassee,
Tampa.
* Daytona Beach, FL (south of Ormond Beach)
The Oceanside Inn
is on the oceanfront with the Daytona International Speedway and Airport - nearby. The boardwalk,
fishing pier, Ocean Center, and Adventure Landing are a mile and a half away. WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Orlando, FL (Disney World, Epcot, MGM, Sea World, and golf)
Orlando has many vacation rentals and hotels, including several offering
golf.
The Seralago Hotel in Kissimmee, south of Orlando,
is 3 miles from Disney World, Epcot, MGM - 4 miles from Splendid China - 8 miles from Sea World
- 10 miles from Universal Studios. Old Town shops & attractions are within walking distance.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Ft. Lauderdale, FL (north of Miami)
The Wyndham Bonaventure Resort and Spa
is set on 23 acres of tropical landscape, with a full service spa, balconies, patios, and several on site restaurants.
Deep water fishing, airboating, water taxi, Jai Alai, and the Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall are nearby.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Lake Mary, FL (north of Orlando)
The Orlando Merriott Hotel
is 3 miles from the Magnolis Plantation Golf and ideal for business or personal travel. WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Sunrise, FL (home of Sawgrass Mills, Florida's largest retail and entertainment center)
Love to shop? Plan a trip to Sunrise for more than 300 name-brand stores and outlets. The nearest bed and breakfast may be in
Grandview Gardens in West Palm Beach.
WHERE TO STAY
* Tallahassee, FL (northwest Florida)
Visit the state capitol and get in a round of golf at Park Plaza Hotel.
Some area hotels and suites feature a business center, data ports in the room, and swimming pool. Florida A&M and Florida State Universites are nearby.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Atlanta, GA (capitol in northwest GA)
Visit the state capitol and take in an MLB Atlanta Braves game while staying at the Amerisuites Downtown.
Other things to see are the World Congress Center, the GA Dome, and Underground Atlanta. Stone Mountain and Six Flags are nearby. The
Courtyard by Marriott Medical Center hotel has complimentary high speed internet access and is adjacent to the St. Joseph Hospital.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Savannah, GA (along the Atlantic coast)
Stay at the 17 Hundred 90 Inn and Restaurant
to experience first hand the oldest inn in Savannah, in the heart of historic downtown. Golf is nearby. WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Medical schools in Georgia are
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, Augusta. Consider staying at the Radisson Riverfront Hotel
Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta. Consider the Emory Conference Center Hotel.
* Honolulu
Honolulu is known for its ocean and beaches. The Marriott Waikiki Beach and the
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel are only two of many choice hotels in the area.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Which is your favorite vacation spot?
Hideaways in
Anahola or
Haiku?
Near the Hawaii Volcanos National Park?
Browse through other cities
* Boise (southwest Idaho on I-84)
The Bitterroot Range of the Rocky Mountains, the national forests, the Snake River Plain, and the local rivers
attract visitors to Boise. The old Oregon Trail came through this area. The Best Western Airport Motor Inn of Boise is within 2 miles of the Bogus Basin Ski Area, fishing, and golf. Within 6 miles are Botanical Gardens and a Factory Outlet Mall.
Extended Stay America has an in-room microwave and refrigerator plus several nearby restaurants, and is near Boise State University, Boise Zoo, the Idaho Fish and Game Refuge, and the State Capitol.
Looking for a dude ranch with elk hunting and fishing? Check the Mackay Bar Ranch on the border of the Frank Church Wilderness and on the Salmon River. The ranch is a 1 hour flight from Boise.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Coeur d'Alene (northern Idaho, I-90)
The Coeur d'Alene Resort offers on-site fishing, golf, tennis, pools, shopping, skiing and more.
Lake Cruises, the Floating Boardwalk, parasailing, and float plane rides are adjacent the resort.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Elk City
Spend some time at the Elk City, ID Blackwood
Manor English Style Bed and Breakfast or Prospectors Cabins.
Explore the Nez Perce National Forest, Red River Hot Springs, Crooked River and Red River Fish Hatcheriers,
trout fishing and salmon fishing (in season), 250 miles of Groomed Snowmobile Trails, ATV riding, cross country skiing, and hiking.
Drive the 100+ mile trip along Idaho's historic Magruder Road Corridor from Elk City, ID to Darby, MT. Miners once used this trail between Montana and the northern Idaho gold fields.
* Glenns Ferry (southwest Idaho on I-84)
The old Oregon Trail crossed the Snake River here where I-84's traffic now replaces Conestoga wagons. A mile southwest of town is Three Island State Park with a visitor center to answer questions about earlier trips along the trail.
Redford Motel
is near a golf course, wineries, and a museum. WHERE TO STAY
* Jerome (south central Idaho, I-84)
Also in the Oregon Trail area, spending some time in Jerome puts you near Twin Falls, Magic Valley Mall, and Shoshone Falls. The
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is a few miles west. Craters of the Moon is 50 miles to the northeast. WHERE TO STAY
* Lewiston (west central Idaho, Hwy 12)
Lewiston attractions include the Lewis-Clark State College, the Port of Lewiston, Lower Granite Lake,
and Nez Perce Natural History Park. WHERE TO STAY
* Sun Valley (south central Idaho, Hwy 75)
The local resort and lodge offer skiing, skating, mountain biking, horseback riding, and spectacular views. WHERE TO STAY
* Idaho Dude Ranches, Guest Ranches, and Resorts
in Harrison (Hidden Creek Ranch and cabins at Squaw Bay Camping Resort),
in Boise, the Mackay Bar Ranch,
several in North Fork,
in Ririe, the Granite Creek Guest Ranch,
in Salmon, the Twin Peaks Ranch.
in Sandpoint, the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch,
and several in Stanley.
* Chicago
Stay at the Ritz-Carlton
for on-site golf, hot tub, fitness center, and more. Area attractions include Lake Michigan, Rush Street, and the Sears Tower.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Springfield
Find home of Abraham Lincoln, the Governor's Mansion, and the Lincoln Memorial at Springfield. Other attractions include the Illinois State Capitol,
Illinois State Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright House, and Lake Springfield.
WHERE TO STAY
* Indianapolis (central Indiana)
Fort Harrison Golf Resort and Conference Center, adjacent
to the historic Fort Harrison State Park, and Holiday Inn Select North at the Pyramids,
both offer on-site golf as well as being near the Indianapolis Raceway Park of Indy 500 fame.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* South Bend (northcentral Indiana)
The Oliver Bed and Breakfast
is near the College football Hall of Fame, the University of Notre Dame, the Studebaker Museum, Copshaholm Mansion and Museumm, plus 300
antique dealers nearby. WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Valparaiso (north west Indiana)
Near Gary IN and Chicago IL to the west, attractions in or near Valparaiso include Valparaiso University, the
Anderson Orchard and Winery, Deep River Waterpark, and the Forest Park Golf Course. Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore are 15 miles north.
WHERE TO STAY
* West Lafayette (west central Indiana)
Both the Purdue University and the historic Tippecanoe Battlefield are in this area.
WHERE TO STAY
* Council Bluffs (south west Iowa; east of Omaha, NE)
The Ramada Convention Center
is just across the Missouri River from downtown Omaha NE on I-29, Exit 55. Three casinos - Bluffs Run, Harvey's, and Ameristar - are only minutes away.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Des Moines (I-29 in northwest Iowa)
Hotel Fort Des Moines is located in downtown Des Moines,
conveniently near the Bridges of Madison County, Prairie Meadows Track and Casino, the sports arena, an art and botanical center, and shopping. The stadium was built
on the site of the original fort. Des Moines is the state capitol. WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Dyersville (east central Iowa)
Location of the Field of Dreams baseball field, Dyersville also offers access to the National Farm Toy Museum,
the Ertl Toy Company, Tri-State Raceway, and the Heritage Bike Trail. WHERE TO STAY
* Fort Scott, KS (eastern "bloody" Kansas; Civil War area)
In season, Dolly the Trolley will take you around the town to see local houses and the 1st National Cemetery in
the USA. Fort Scott was built on the trail between Ft. Leavenworth, KS and Ft. Smith, AR and is in the area
of Kansas called "Bloody Kansas" during the time leading up to the Civil War.
WHERE TO STAY
* Kansas City, KS (eastern Kansas, west of Kansas City, MO) with suburbs in Johnson County, KS
* Where to stay along I-35 and I-435, Kansas City area
Come for the NASCAR, greyhound, or horse races and T-Bone baseball, then stay for shopping at a growing number of stores including Cabela outdoor sports store and Nebraska Furniture. This "Village West" area has many restaurants, motels, and shops. The water resort Great Wolf Lodge is very popular.
For a romantic get-away, consider the themed suites at Chateau Avalon. This area of Kansas City Kansas is about 25 miles from the Chiefs and Royals Stadiums in KC, MO.
WHERE TO STAY .
More options nearby:
* Lenexa
* Olathe
* Overland Park
* Shawnee
* Bed and Breakfasts:
in Cottonwood Falls: the 1874 Stonehouse B&B
in Holton: the Parsonage Guesthouse B&B near three casinos north of Topeka
* Cities along the Santa Fe Trail: WHERE TO STAY in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico
* Topeka, KS (central Kansas along I-70; state capitol)
Day's Inn is near the Mall,
a mile from the Museum, 2 miles from the Governor's Mansion, 3 miles from Gage Park Zoo,
4 miles from both Washburn University and the State Capitol building, and 6 miles from the Expo Center.
* Bed and Breakfasts in Kentucky
* Henderson: "L" & "N" Bed & Breakfast, LTD.
is a Victorian home within walking distance of the Ohio River and three parks. Evansville, IN is 7 miles away,
with John James Audubon State Park, Henderson Fine Arts Center, and Ellis Park Race Course even closer.
* Henderson: Victorian Quarters B&B has bicycles and mopeds available on site, with antique and gift shops within walking distance. The historic Angle Mounds are also nearby.
* Lexington: Lyndon House is near the KY Horse Park, Keeneland Race Course, and Shaker Village.
* Louisville: 1888 Historic Rocking Horse Manor B&B
* Louisville: Central Park B&B
* Louisville: Dupont Mansion B&B
Louisville area attractions include Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger Museum, the Kentucky Center for the Arts, J.B. Speed Museum, antique shops, and the University of Louisville.
* Newport: Cincinnati's Weller House B&B is across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. Nearby attractions include Newport on the Levee, Newport Aquarium, Reds Baseball, and Bengals Football.
* Springfield: 1851 Historic Maple Hill Manor is a Greek Revival Manor on 14 acres. The Shaker Village is nearby at Pleasant Hill and Harrodsburg, as is the Lincoln Homestead State Park and Golf Course.
* Mammoth Cave National Park (northeast of Bowling Green)
By staying at the Mammoth Cave Hotel, you have time for cave tours and trails, going for horseback rides, hike, bike, canoe, and taking a river cruise.
* Fishing and Golf Resorts:
FISHING - Cadiz, KY: Lake Barkley State Resort Park offers
fishing, hiking, boating, and bison viewing.
FISHING - Hardin, KY: KenLake State Resort Park offers a
marina, campground, playground, boat rental, boat docks, and 9 hole golf. Fishing licenses available on-site.
GOLF - Lexington, KY: Marriott's Griffin Gate Resort has an 18 hole championship golf course,
and several horse racing attractions nearby.
* History:
Oak Grove: Holiday Inn Express - Fort Campbell
State Historic Sites, KY Department of Parks
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Kentucky.
* Bed and Breakfasts:
in Natchitoches: Breazeale House B&B is near several plantations, an aligator farm, and Antebellum homes.
in Natchitoches: Fleur de Lis B&B Inn has free full breakfast, with Cane River Plantations, the Old Courthouse Museum, and Fort St. Jean Baptiste nearby.
in Natchitoches: Levy-East House B&B offers cable tv and data ports in your room.
in Natchitoches: Maison Louisiane Historic B&B makes plush robes and spa packages available to you. Even get your breakfast in bed. In addition to other local attractions already mentioned above, this B&B is near the National Sports Hall of Fame and several restaurants.
in Natchitoches: Violet Hill B&B has fishing on site. You can view the Festival of Lights from here, and the Louisiana Folf Festival is nearby.
in Saint Francisville: Butler Greenwood gives you the options of an antebellum home tour, hiking, horseback riding, with golf and fishing nearby.
in Saint Francisville: Green Springs Plantation B&B has a quiet setting of gardens where you can watch for wild life and birds. Golf available nearby.
in Shreveport: 2439 Fairfield B&B offers a full English breakfast plus antiques, balconies, feather beds, fountain, and gardens.
* Fishing Resort:
in Zwolle: Wildwood Resort has a lighted fishing pier, boat launch, 3 stocked ponds on site, which covers 35 acres. Fishing and beach on site. Cypress Bend Golf Course is 15 minutes away.
* Golf Resorts:
in Florien: Emerald Hills Golf Resort, opposite Hodges Gardens, has an 18-hole championship golf course plus tennis on site.
in Baton Rouge: Holiday Inn Select on I-10 at College Drive has pools, golf, and fitness center on site.
in New Orleans: Hilton Riverside adjacent to the Flamingo Casino, has golf, tennis, shops, hot tum, fitness center, and racquetball on site.
in Many: Cypress Bend Golf Resort and Conference Center , Louisiana's destination resort, is located on Toledo Bend Lake along the borders of Texas and Louisiana. The lake is the fifth largest man-made reservoir in the United States. Nestled in a forest of oak and pine trees, this resort offers an unparalleled brand of beauty and tranquility. The 18 hole championship golf course, spa, outstanding dining, and restful natural beauty adds to the alure of this resort.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in
Louisiana
* Bed and Breakfasts:
in Bar Harbor: These B&Bs are close to Acadia National Park, the ferry to Nova Scotia, whale watching, canoeing, golfing, downtown shopping, and the Bar Harbor Pier. Over 30 restaurants are within walking distance.
* Canterbury Cottage has cozy and comfortable rooms.
* Hearthside Inn is a full breakfast get-away with private porches.
* The Heathwood Inn caters to honeymoon and romantic getaways, with biking, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking available nearby.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY IN Bar Harbor
* in Kennebunkport: several houses and small inns available, such as:
* Lake Brook B&B is within walking distance of Dock Square and only a mile from Kennebukport Beach. A wildlife refuge is nearby, plus cross-country skiing, hiking, golf, biking, swimming, sailing nearby.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY IN Kennebunkport
* Cottage Resort:
* in Kennebunkport:
* Idlease & Shorelands Guest Resort is open mid April to mid October, with gas grills, lobster cookers, basketball, playground, and bicycles on-site.
Canoeing, biking, hiking, golf, tennis, horseback riding, fishing, and more are nearby.
* Annapolis
* The Marriott Waterfront, Annapolis' only waterfront hotel, has water views, balconies, and valet parking. Located in the heart of the historic district, the US Naval Academy and the State House are within walking distance, as are shops and art calleries. There is boating, fishing, charters, sailing and three restaurants on-site.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Annapolis
* Baltimore
* Bed and Breakfasts include Aunt Rebecca's B&B, built in 1870, which has a claw-foot tub and shower, free sodas, tea, or coffee, and is within a 20 minute walk of local attractions plus 50 restaurants.
The Scarborough Fair B&B is within 2 blocks of the Baltimore Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium, MD Science Center, and a few restaurants. Free full breakfast and newspaper. Not suitable for children under 12.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Baltimore.
* Snow Hill
* The River House Inn has limited kitchens, fireplace, or whirlpool rooms available. This 1860s Bed & Breakfast is seasonal from March through November. Come here for cycling and canoeing.
Some Massachusetts Resorts
* Bass River, MA: Beach Resort - Riviera Beach Resort has an outdoor pool and beach on site. Martha's Vineyard is 30 miles away and Cape Cod is 20 miles. Six miles away is a whale watching cruise.
* Hancock, MA: Mountain Resort - Jiminy Peak has skiing, tennis, fitness center, a rock climbing wall, and alpine slide on site.
* Glouchester, MA: On site Golf and Fishing - Best Western Bass Rocks Ocean Inn is a motel with golf and fishing on-site. All rooms have an ocean view. The Good Harbor Beach is a half mile away, with whale watching 3 miles away. The Bass Rocks Golf Club is nearby.
Some Bed and Breakfasts
* Dennis, MA: Isaiah Hall B&B Inn is a half mile away from the beach, antique shops, and craft shops. Golf, tennis, and a bike trail are within 4 miles away. Whale watching is nearby.
* Falmouth, MA: Woods Hole Passage is within walking distance of beaches and 10 minutes from the Martha's Vineyard Ferry. Nearby is the aquarium at Woods Hole Institute, Shining Sea Bike Path, and Buzzard's Bay.
* Marblehead, MA: Pheasant Hill Inn B&B is within a mile of the beach, kayaking, sailing, fishing, and historic Marblehead. Boston is 16 miles and Salem 4 miles away.
* WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Massachusetts
Michigan Bed and Breakfasts
* Boyne City: Deer Lake Bed & Breakfast is an hour from Traverse City. Staying here offers you summer swimming in the pond, and paddle boating or sail boating in the lake. Fish on-site. In winter, the down hill ski area is a mile and a half. There is a casino 17 miles away.
* Harbor Springs: Kimberly Country Estates is near Lake Michigan beaches and Mackinac Island. Within 10 minutes from here, you can find cross country skiing, down hill skiing, ice skating, and snowshoeing. In summer, you'll find boating, hiking, biking, and sailing available. Championship and PGA golf courses are from 10 to 30 miles away.
* Boyne Falls is in northern Michigan
* Boyne Mountain Lodge is right next to the Boyne Mountain Ski Area, and their Alpine and Monument Golf Course is on-site. The Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark is a new addition. Golf, tennis, and skiing are on-site.
* Mountain Run at Boyne is a ski resort for skiiers of all skill levels. Or go snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, and snow shoeing. In spring and summer, you may be more interested in two championship golf courses. Year round, the heated outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, spa, and shopping attract visitors looking for a scenic mountain village get-away.
* The Mountainside Inn and Recreational Rentals are adjacent to Boyne Mountain, and near 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. This vacation rental is for groups up to 20 - in winter only. You can rent boats and snowmobiles. Full kitchens are available. Skiing and hot tub are on-site, and restaurants are nearby.
Indoor Water Park
* Traverse City, MI: Great Wolf Lodge
Indoor Water Park
* Traverse City, MI:
Great Wolf Lodge is an all suites indoor water park with Lazy River for the whole family. Kids will enjoy the 100 game arcade on site. Adults will enjoy the full service spa, 3 restaurants, fitness center, hot tub, and shops all on-site.
* WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Michigan
Duluth, MN
* Bed & Breakfast: Olcott House B&B is a Georgian Colonial mansion with beautiful stairway, music room, parlor and grand porch, and carriage house. Lake Superior is 4 blocks away. Nearby is the Spirit Mountain Ski Area, plus seasonal fishing and boating. Social hour from 5 pm to 7 pm nightly.
* Hotel: Radisson Hotel Harborview is a landmark hotel overlooking Lake Superior. Connected via skywalk with the Duluth Convention Center, Harborview has free high speed wireless internet access, voice mail in rooms, and on-site restaurants, hot tub, sauna, and fitness center.
Canal Park, Waterfront attractions, and the Fond-Du-Luth Gaming Casino are nearby. The Omnimax Theater is also connected via skywalk.
More Minnesota Fun
* Cabins in Walker, MN: Adventure North Resort has local golf, sailing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and hay rides. There is fishing and a beach on site.
* Fishing in
Bemidji, MN - Hampton Inn & Suites has both a beach and fishing on site, plus hot tub and sauna. Lake Bemidji and the Itasca State Park are nearby, plus there are 6 golf courses within 20 miles. The Mississippi Headwaters State Park is 30 miles away.
* Golf with more courses than your average town in
Woodbury and Plymouth, MN
* Skiing in Lutsen, MN: Staying at the Best Western Cliff Dweller Resort and Restaurant puts you 3 miles from the Lutsen Mountain Ski Area and Superior National Golf. You are near snowmobile, cross country skiing, and mountain bike access. Hike the Superior Hiking Trail. Lutsen is mid-America's largest ski area, and the only one with gondola service.
* Vacation rentals in Brainerd, MN - Madden's On Gull Lake, open mid April through October, offers complimentary use of non-motorized boats and fishing boat rentals for use on Gull Lake. On site you will find a driving range, fishing, tennis, nightly entertainment, lawn bowling, croquet, marinas, boat launch, fitness center, shopping, and 6 restaurants.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Brainerd
* WHERE TO STAY in Minneapolis,
Moorhead, and elsewhere in
MINNESOTA
* Olive Branch, MS (north west, near the Tennessee border)
* Whispering Woods Conference Center and Resort offers you an 18 hole golf course on site, plus tennis, sauna, indoor game room, and a fitness center. Graceland is 20 miles away.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Olive Branch
* Vicksburg, MS (west of Jackson, on the Mississippi River)
Besides offering several Bed and Breakfasts including the Duff Green Mansion, Vicksburg also has several quality
inns and motels, such as the La Quinta Inn, overlooking the Mississippi River. It is near the National Military Park, Vicksburg's casinos, tourist information, a Factor Outlet Mall, tennis, and golf.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Vicksburg
Where else to stay in MISSISSIPPI
* Lake of the Ozarks, MO (Ozarks)
Area Attractions include the Bagnell Dam, BigSurf Waterpark, Bridal Cave, Premium Outlet Mall with over 100 Stores,
Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Lake of the Ozarks (with over 1,100 miles of shoreline). This is a great place to get
away to fish, boat, play golf or tennis, sit by the lake or in your hot tub.
WHERE TO STAY
* Osage Beach, MO (Ozarks)
Osage Beach is the favorite lakeside destination for many active outdoor lovers. Kids like the nearby
Big Surf Water Park. More entertainment includes several golf courses, an outlet mall, music shows, boat
rental. The Tan-Tar-A Resort, Golf Club, and Spa
is a golf resort that offers health spa facilities, bowling, horseback riding, mini golf, and Timber Falls indoor waterpark.
WHERE TO STAY
* Cities along the Santa Fe Trail: WHERE TO STAY in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico
Big Sky, MT (south central Montana, west of Yellowstone National Park)
Travelers looking for in season fishing and skiing come to Big Sky for dude and guest ranches, ski and mountain resorts, and other lodging options.
Guest and Dude Ranches:
320 Guest Ranch is a dude ranch one hour south of Bozeman. Pets are allowed, with a fee. They offer on-site fishing and hot tub.
Come here for fly fishing, horseback riding, white water rafting, cross country
skiing, down hill skiing, and horse run sledding. Yellowstone National Park is
30 minutes away. The 320 Steakhouse is the on-site restaurant.
Mountain Meadows Guest Ranch offers on-site skiing, cross scountry skiing, hot tub, and sauna, with free full breakfast. They are 17 miles from the Big Sky Ski Resort, and 18 miles from Yellowstone National Park.
Mountain and Ski Resorts:
Spend a week at the Lone Mountain Ranch with fly fishing, kids horseback riding, and shopping on-site. Golf, tennis, rock climbing, and lakes are nearby. Truck parking is available.
Rainbow Ranch Lodge offers free breakfast, and access to
cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowcoach tour, dog sledding, snow shoeing excursions, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, and biking in season. The Big Sky Mountain Ski Area is 10 minutes, and within 15 minutes is Yellowstone National Park, fly fishing, wild life watching, and hiking. There is an on-site restaurant.
Other resorts here include
Huntley Big Ski and Summer Resort
Moonlight Basin Ranch
River Rock Lodge (6 miles from Big Sky Mountain Skiing)
WHERE TO STAY in
Big Sky
or in Bozeman
or in West Yellowstone
Darby, MT (south of Missoula)
Spend time here at the
Rye Creek Lodge mountain resort,
cabins at the Triple Creek Ranch (golf and tennis on-site, plus
nearby fly fishing, hiking , heli-hiking, white water rafting, river floating , cross country skiing, cattle drive, snowmobiling, ATVing, snow shoeing, and skiing),
and the Wilderness Motel & RV Park.
From here, you are about half way between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Also, 31 miles
from the Idaho state line, start here to drive the 100+ mile trip along Idaho's historic Magruder Road Corridor from Darby, MT to Elk City, ID
where miners once came from Montana to the northern Idaho gold fields.
Glacier National Park, MT (northwestern Montana)
Lodging in the Glacier National Park is seasonal, May or June through September.
The Glacier Park Lodge has
a western theme at the southeastern edge of the park. Plan to take sightseeing tours and go horseback riding. There is a 9 hole golf course nearby.
Lake McDonald Lodge is 10 miles inside the
west entrance of the park. Many Glacier Hotel has a
Swiss atmosphere and is located in the northeast part of the park. None of these lodges have TV's or air conditioning. WHERE ELSE TO STAY
Lewis and Clark Trail:
Fort Benton, MT
(northeast of Great Falls on the Missouri River)
Fort Benton has the
Grand Union Hotel for staying near the historic Old Fort Benton. Plan to check out the wild and scenic Missouri River, go biking, canoing,
floating, downhill skiing, fishing. Golfing nearby. WHERE TO STAY.
Little Big Horn Battle Field National Monument:
The Wald Ranch in Lodge Grass
on the Crow Reservation is a Bed and Breakfast a few miles south of the monument. Book your reservation here
for horseback riding, trailing cattle, checking cattle in the pastures, haying, harvesting, irrigating, and more. This
is a family ranch in the scenic Big Horm Mountain foothills. WHERE TO STAY
Two other options are to stay 15 miles northwest of the monument area in Hardin, MT.
The American Inn
has a 140 foot water slide, playground, BBQ and picnic area, honeymoon suites and casino, and free long distance (in the USA). Area attractions include hunting, boating, spelunking, bird watching, rock collecting, scuba diving, museums, shops, and the Yellowtail Dam and Big Horn Lake and River. Also check out the Super 8 Motel in Hardin on 14th Street West. With horse corrals nearby, other activities center around the
Custer Battlefield National Monument,
Big Horn River trout fishing,
Big Horn Canyon National recreation area. With the Crow Reservation nearby, Hardin is the location of the Crow Indian Fair. Where else to stay.
Miles City, MT (eastern Montana on I-94 and the Yellowstone River)
Stay along the beautiful Yellowstone River and near the Rosebud East Fishing Access by reserving
your room in Miles City. WHERE TO STAY
Missoula, MT (western Montana on I-90)
Ruby's Inn and Convention Center offers you free full breakfasts, in-room coffee maker and data ports, and a creek-side quiet picnic area. A casino is next door, several restaurants are nearby, and complimentary airport shuttle service is available.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Omaha, NE
Home of President Gerald Ford, Omaha offers shopping - like at the Old Market Association, parks - like Heartland of America Park or Freedom Park Marina,
history - like the Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, the National Historic Trails Center, and Lewis and Clark Trail.
WHERE TO STAY
* South Sioux City, NE
Following Lewis and Clark's exploration along the Missouri River, stay on the riverfront at
Marina Inn and Conference Center.
WHERE TO STAY along I-80:
* Lincoln
* Seward
* York
* Grand Island
* Kearney
* Lexington
* North Platte
* Ogallata
* Sidney
* Kimball
Book a vacation condo on-line now in Henderson,
Las Vegas,
Laughlin,
Reno.
* Las Vegas, NV
There is always something new to see and somewhere new to stay in Las Vegas. Whether you stay on the Strip or downtown, in a hotel casino or resort, check here for
where to stay in LAS VEGAS.
* Other attractions in Nevada
in Henderson,
in Laughlin,
in Reno
* Where else to stay in NEVADA
* Portsmouth, NH
Whether you come here to enjoy the beaches, the tax free Factory Outlets, the museums, or the University of New Hampshire, Portsmouth welcomes you to spend some time here.
WHERE TO STAY IN PORTSMOUTH
* Where else to stay in NEW HAMPSHIRE
* Jersey City
The Hyatt Regency on the Hudson is conveniently near Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, and Manhattan entertainment. Newark International is 9 miles.
* Where else to stay in NEW JERSEY
Towns along the Continental Divide Trail for hiking in NM, north to south, central to southwest New Mexico
* Chama on the Chama River in northcentral New Mexico is just south of the Colorado border. East/west access is by highway 64/84.
This area offers hunting, fishing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.
* Elkhorn Lodge and Cafe has both motel rooms and cabins in north central New Mexico on the Continental Divide Trail. During the summer, enjoy on-site Chuck Wagon Dinners and nearby river rafting, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing. The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is 2 miles away.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Chama.
* Cuba is on the Trail and on highways 44 and 550.
* Del Prado Motel is available for hikers and other travelers. Full kitchens are available, pets are allowed, and 2 restaurants are nearby. If you are heading west, the Chaco Canyon is 50 miles away.
* Grants is on I-40, with
Albuquerque to the east.
Chaco Canyon is near Grants. Ice Caves and Bandero Volcano are 25 miles away. The El Morrow and El Malpais National Monuments are 30 miles away, and Acoma Sky City is 35 miles.
If needed, there is a hospital in town. Super 8 Motel has free limited breakfasts and a hot tup on site, with several restaurants nearby.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Grants.
* Silver City is in the southwest of NM on Highway 180.
In this area, the Gila National Forest is 20 miles, the City of Rocks State Park
is 30 miles, and the Gila Cliff Dwellings are 40 miles away. Econo Lodge is an option for spending the night here, with 6 restaurants within 2 miles.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Silver City.
* Towns and cities along the Santa Fe Trail: WHERE TO STAY in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico
* Santa Fe has a wide variety of Bed and Breakfasts, hotels, motels, inns, resorts, spas, suites. Santa Fe
was the goal of sending commerce down the Santa Fe Trail. People still come here for the market at the historic plaza, and museums, galleries, and shopping, or to hear the Santa Fe Opera, or to ski at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, or to see the Bandelier National Monument.
WHERE TO STAY in Santa Fe.
* Raton near the Colorado-New Mexico border.
Budget Host in Raton has free limited breakfast, and is 6 miles from Sugarite Canyon State Park. The Capulin Volcano National Monument is 27 miles away.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Raton
* Las Vegas, just off the Santa Fe Trail, offers lodging including Bed and Breakfasts, and is 25 miles from Fort Union National Monument. There is a Rough Riders Museum here as well.
WHERE TO STAY in Las Vegas
Book a vacation condo on-line now in Buffalo,
New York,
Syracuse.
* New York, NY
Come here for business, education, or pleasure, to see the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, and Manhattan entertainment. Remember the
victims and the survivors of the 9-11 attack on the World Trade Center.
WHERE TO STAY IN NYC
* Where else to stay in NEW YORK state
* Great Smokey Mountains
* Bryson City, NC - attractions at Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains
* Cold Sprinbgs Country Inn, 435 Cold Springs Road, is near the Smoky Mountain national Park, Nantahala Gorge, and Fontana Lake. Children 6 and older are welcome. 10 rooms.
* West Oak Bed and Breakfast, 101 Fryemont Street, is near the Smokey Mountain national Park and the Nantahala River. Whitewater rafting and tubing, nearby. Private baths and 1 bedroom cabins.
* Lakeview at Fontana, 171 Lakeview Lodge Drive, offers hiking, biking, and river rafting nearby as well as the Cherokee Indiana Reservation.
* Nantahala Village, 9400 Highway 19 West, has 1 to 3 bedroom cabins and 15 homes with 1 to 4 bedrooms. Tennis, fitness center, and restaurant on site. Outdoor pool. Horseback riding and golf, nearby.
Sleep Inn, 500 Veterans Blvd, offers wireless internet access in all rooms, as well as cable tv, in room movies, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Truck parking available. Outdoor pool.
* Pinehurst, NC
Come relax in Pinehurst. Play golf, go fishing, enjoy the beach, and more at the
Pinehurst Resort and Country Club.
* Where else to stay in NORTH CAROLINA state
The Lewis & Clark expedition traveled along the Missouri River which flows between Mandan and
Bismarck
Sportsman Resorts
* Fishing: Indian Hills Resort, in Garrison -
private 1300-foot air strip, modern condos or primitive cabins available
* Hunting: Sheyenne Valley Lodge in Goodrich.
Historic Native American Mounds (southwestern Ohio)
Not only is Lebanon Ohio
within 7 miles of the Lebanon Raceway Harness Racing, the Jack Nicklaus Sports
Center, The Beach Water Park, and Kings Island Amusement Park, it also is the home of the historic Golden Lamb Inn and Restaurant. East of town is
Fort Ancient, ground works built by much earlier residents, the Mound Builders. Other mounds of note include the
Miamisburg Mound, several
miles northwest of Lebanon, and an effigy mound called Serpent Mound, south of
Hillsboro.
More information on the early Adena and Hopewell cultures is available further east at
Chillicothe.
There, the Best Western Adena Inn
is from 2 to 5 miles from the Majestic Theater, the Chillicothe Paints Minor League, the original State Capitol, Mound
City Indian Burial, the Adena State Memorial, and the Tecumseh outdoor Drama.
Places to stay in Chillicothe,
Hillsboro,
Lebanon, and
Miamisburg
Sandusky OH (north central Ohio, on Lake Erie)
North of Ohio's state capitol Columbus and between
Toledo and
Cleveland on Lake
Erie, Sandusky is a popular vacation site for water fun. For example, Best Western Cedar Point
is 2 miles from the Cedar Point amusement park and from the Sandusky Speedway. Cedar Point is called the "Roller Coaster
Capitol of the World". Another option is the EconoLodge of Cedar Point
with Sports City, Goofy Golf, marinas, and Cedar Point nearby, Edison Museum 10 miles away, and the African Lion
Safari 12 miles away. But Sandusky is also the home of a Great Wolf Lodge indoor and outdoor water park.
The Fort McKenzie 12 Level Fun Park is on site. Cedar Point Amusement Park is 3 miles away. Nearby are museums, golf, and the Lake Erie Islands.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Sandusky.
Coolville OH (southeast of Athens, along the Hocking River and near the Ohio River)
Ever wanted to spend the night in Coolville? Your
best chance seems to be the Hocking River Getaway cottage.
Coolville is east of Shade, Ohio, and near the unincorportated communities of Torch and Frost.
The Appalachian Highway (US-40 and OH-32) passes Coolville to the north. Ohio University is in nearby
Athens.
WHERE TO STAY in Coolville or
Athens.
Stillwater
* Dancing Deer Lodge Executive Suites
is Oklahoma's only Bed and Breakfast with a Native American theme. Swimming pool, near a golf course and Oklahoma State University.
Fishing Resorts
* Pelican Landing in Ketchum
* Lakeview Lodge at Beavers Bend Resort Park in Broken Bow
* Turner Falls Inn: cabins, trout, at Davis
* Teramiranda Marina & Resort: beach, fishing, tennis, and restaurant, at Monkey Island
Mountain resort
* Quartz Mountain Lodge: golf, hiking trails, at Lone Wolf
Sequoyah State Park, near Wagoner
* Western Hills Guest Ranch: on site restaurant,
2 miles from Wagoner City Waterpark, 15 miles from Fort Gibson Lake, 20 miles from Trail of Tears Drama
* Cities along the Santa Fe Trail: WHERE TO STAY in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico
Book a vacation condo on-line now in Bend,
Eugene,
Portland.
* Coos Bay, OR
Enjoy the Pacific Ocean from here. WHERE TO STAY IN COOS BAY
* Where else to stay in OREGON state
Coraopolis, PA (western PA, near Pittsburgh)
Check lodging near the Pittsburgh Airport in Coraopolis. WHERE TO STAY.
Philadelphia PA (southeastern PA)
The Marriott Philadelphia Airport is located at Terminal B in the Philadelphia Airport complex.
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown is connected to the PA Convention Center and the Gallery Mall, with the National Archives and Records and City Hall nearby. Independence Hall is 6 blocks away.
Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing is near the Delaware River and within 5 miles of the Norman Rockwell Museum, Betsy Ross House, Convention Center, Temple University, and University of Pennsylvania.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY.
Golf Resorts in PA:
in Tunkhannock - Shadowbrook Inn & Resort on-site golf and fitness center plus bowling and racquetball.
in Pocono Manor - Pocono Manor Inn and Golf Resort on a 3,500 acre estate with on-site hiking, fly fishing, horseback riding, biking, clay target shooting, cross country skiing, ice skating, and snowmobile trails.
Bed and Breakfasts in PA:
in Brodheadsville - Chestnut Hill B&B is within minutes of the Crossings Outlet, skiing, hiking, and Stroudsburg.
in Gettysburg - Battlefield B&B with Boyd's Bear Country, horseback riding, antique shopping, Gettysburg National Park, history programs, ghost stories, and carriage rides nearby.
in Philadelphia - Rittenhouse Square B&B is 2 blocks from Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, and the Liberty Bell.
in Jim Thorpe - Victoriann B&B near the Lehigh River Gorge. Stay here to be near mountain biking, skiing, swimming, fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking.
Cabins in PA:
in Weedville - Wapiti Woods with a wild elk herd, hiking, biking, canoeing, scenic drives, and winery trail nearby.
Browse for other places to stay in Pennsylvania
Providence, RI (eastern Rhode Island; state capitol)
The capitol city, Providence, has historic landmarks, museums, beaches, schools, and Waterplace Park within minutes.
WHERE TO STAY
Newport, RI (southeastern Rhode Island on the Atlantic Ocean)
Newport offers a great get away to the beaches, good food, and various lodging choices. If you like Bed and Breakfasts, a stay at
the Wynstone puts you close to
Newport Harbor, Newport Mansions, Newport Vineyard and Winery, antique shops, art galleries, several restaurants, and the waterfront - after you leave your featherbed.
If you prefer cottages, Reed Rose Cottage is near Easton's Beach and within a mile of the Cliff Walk, the Mansions, and many restaurants.
Long Wharf Resort offers you pools, microwave ovens, hot tub, and fitness center, with the Long Wharf Steak House on site.
Your stay at the Yankee Peddler Inn, open April through October, is near the Newport Mansions, the Touro Synagogue, and sailing.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY.
* Charleston
* Greenville
* Myrtle Beach
* Fort Mill
Bring your family for fun at Paramount Carowinds Amusement Park and the Paramount Pavilion.
WHERE TO STAY in Fort Mill.
* Where else to stay in SOUTH CAROLINA
Families, fishermen, hunters, snowmobilers, campers, skiers, gamblers, motercyclists, and history buffs visit the Black Hills.
* Rapid City
Nestled into the northeastern border of the Black Hills National Forest, Rapid City is a great home base - with a wide variety of places to stay - for day trips into the hills.
Learn about the Great Sioux Nation at the Lakota Journey Museum.
WHERE TO STAY
* Custer
Custer is centrally located for scenic drives to all the major Black Hills attractions: Mount Rushmore, Crazy
Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Jewel Cave, and Wind Cave. Browse the unique shops downtown. Chose the perfect
motel or bed and breakfast to fit your Black Hills interests and activities. WHERE TO STAY
* Deadwood
Home of the Number 10 Saloon where Wild Bill Hickok was shot, Deadwood offers legal gambling just like in the gold rush days.
Many stay in Deadwood for the scenic drives, hiking, hunting, fishing, and nearby skiing (in Lead). Find Calamity Jane's grave in Mount Moriah Cemetary, tour the Adams House, pan for gold in the Broken Boot Mine, or take a self-guided walking tour of
this national historic landmark city. WHERE TO STAY
* Hill City
The 1880 Train ride is another way to see the hills from this town near Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Monument. Try a bed and breakfast vacation with trail rides, or a lodge, inn, or motel.