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* 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
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* 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
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IOWA (Make room reserverations in IOWA) IA books, genealogy, history, travel - Loess Hills |
* 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
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* 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 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* Cities along the Santa Fe Trail: WHERE TO STAY in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico
in Holton: the Parsonage Guesthouse B&B near three casinos north of Topeka
* 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.
KENTUCKY (Make room reserverations in KENTUCKY) KY books, genealogy, history, travel |
* 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.* Mammoth Cave National Park (northeast of Bowling Green)
* 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.
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.* History:
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.
Oak Grove: Holiday Inn Express - Fort CampbellWHERE ELSE TO STAY in Kentucky.
State Historic Sites, KY Department of Parks
LOUISIANA (Make room reserverations in LOUISIANA) LA books, genealogy, history, travel |
* 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
MAINE (Reserve your rooms in MAINE) ME books, genealogy, history, travel |
* 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.
MARYLAND (Reserve your rooms in MARYLAND) MD books, genealogy, history, travel |
* 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.
MASSACHUSETTS (Reserve your rooms in MASSACHUSETTS) MA books, genealogy, history, travel |
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.* WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Massachusetts* 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.
MICHIGAN (Reserve your rooms in MICHIGAN) MI books, genealogy, history, travel |
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
MINNESOTA (Reserve your rooms in MINNESOTA) MN books, genealogy, history, travel |
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.* WHERE TO STAY in Minneapolis, Moorhead, and elsewhere in MINNESOTA
* 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
MISSISSIPPI (Reserve your rooms in MISSISSIPPI) MS books, genealogy, history, travel |
* 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
MISSOURI (Reserve your rooms in Missouri) MO books, genealogy, history, travel |
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
MONTANA (Reserve your rooms in MONTANA) MT books, genealogy, history, travel |
Have you explored Montana? The BIG SKY country offers you adventures in guest and dude ranches, mountain and ski resorts, Glacier National Park, plus Ft. Benton along the Lewis and Clark Trail, and Hardin, MT or the Crow Reservation for staying near the Little Big Horn Battle Field National Park. Nearby, in western Wyoming, are the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. |
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.WHERE TO STAY in Big Sky or in Bozeman or in West YellowstoneRainbow 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)
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 STAYTwo 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
NEBRASKA (Reserve your rooms in Nebraska) NE books, genealogy, history, travel |
* 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
NEVADA (Reserve your rooms in NEVADA) NV books, genealogy, history, travel |
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
NEW HAMPSHIRE (Reserve your rooms in NEW HAMPSHIRE) NH books, genealogy, history, travel |
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
NEW JERSEY (Reserve your rooms in NEW JERSEY) NJ books, genealogy, history, travel |
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
NEW MEXICO (Reserve your rooms in NEW MEXICO) NM books, genealogy, history, travel |
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
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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
NORTH CAROLINA (Reserve your rooms in NORTH CAROLINA) NC books, genealogy, history, travel |
* 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
NORTH DAKOTA (Reserve your rooms in North Dakota) - Lewis and Clark Trail - ND books, genealogy, history, travel |
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.
OHIO (Reserve your rooms in OHIO) OH books, genealogy, history, travel |
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.
OKLAHOMA (Reserve your rooms in Oklahoma) OK books, genealogy, history, travel |
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
OREGON (Reserve your rooms in OREGON) OK books, genealogy, history, travel |
Enjoy the Pacific Ocean from here. WHERE TO STAY IN COOS BAY
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PENNSYLVANIA (Reserve your rooms in PENNSYLVANIA) PA books, genealogy, history, travel |
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.
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RHODE ISLAND (Reserve your rooms in RHODE ISLAND) RI books, genealogy, history, travel |
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.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Reserve your rooms in SOUTH CAROLINA) SC books, genealogy, history, travel |
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
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TENNESSEE (Reserve your stay in Tennessee) TN books, genealogy, history, travel |
* Chattanooga (in southeastern Tennessee on I-24 and I-75 west of the Great Smokey Mountains) - history
* Best Value Inn - Lookout Mountain is 4 blocks from the Visitor Center.
* The Chattanoogan is a conference center on South Broad Street with many amenities.
* Cookeville (in central Tennessee on I-40 east of Nashville)
* The Alpine Lodge offers you rooms with mountain views and a honeymoon suite. Nearby is the Hidden Hollow Recreation area, Burgess Falls, and Center Hill Lake. If you're NOT honeymooning, you may be interested in the high speed internet access in all rooms. WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Cookeville
* Best Western Music Row is near the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Zoo, and has a live country music theater on-site.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Nashville
* Pigeon Forge just north of the Smokey Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge attractions | Gatlinburg attractions | Dollywood | Great Smoky Mountains Park maps plus PDF area map
* Big Bear Lodge and Resort - 1 to 6 bedroom cabins with hot tubs, near golf and Dollywood.
* Golfview Resort - mountain resort surrounded by the Great Smokey Mountains, across from Dollywood Theme Park, and adjacent to the Gatlinburg Golf Course. 200 Outlet Stores Mall is 1 mile away.
TEXAS (Reserve rooms in Texas) TX books, genealogy, history, travel |
* Austin
* Barton Creek Resort is the golf capital of Texas, located in the Texas Hill Country just 15 minutes west of downtown Austin. They offer you 4 eighteen hole golf courses on site. Within 11 to 13 miles are the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the State Capitol, the University of Texas, Mount Bonnell, The Governor's Mansion, and Sixth Street Entertainment District. Hungry? They have 3 on-site restaurants. WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Austin
* North of Fort Worth, the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center has full service meeting facilities, courtesy car, pools, and fitness center on-site. The 18 hole Cowboys Golf Club (the first NFL-themed course) is adjacent the resort. Southwestern cuisine is featured at the on-site restaurant. WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Grapevine.
Coming to the Schlitterbahn Waterpark? Consider staying at Wasser Haus and Lodge, located across the street from the water park. The Comal River is in the backyard, and the Guadalupe River is a mile away. WHERE ELSE TO STAY in New Braunfels
For an on-site golf course and water park, check into the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort. Relax in their 950 foot Ramblin' River Tubing River Pool, and choose where to eat from 5 on-site restaurants. From here, you are 5 minutes from Sea World of Texas, 15 minutes from Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and 20 minutes from the Alamo. WHERE ELSE TO STAY in San Antonio.
UTAH (Reserve your rooms in UTAH) UT books, genealogy, history, travel |
* Park City, UT
Park City is a great location for booking ski resorts, bed and breakfasts, and a LARGE number of vacation rentals (such as 1695 Pinnacle in Deer Valley), condos (full list), villas (such as the Marriott Mountainside Villas). Park City is situated near Wolf Mountain, Park City Ski Area, Deer Valley, Alta Skiing, Snowbird Skiing, Solitude Skiing, Brighton skiing, and Factory Outlet Stores in town. WHERE TO STAYSki Resorts
* Chateau Apres Lodge
* Chateaux at Silver Lake
* Grand Summit Resort Hotel
* Lodge at Mountain Village
* Ski Deer Valley Royal - secluded
* Skier's Lodge
* Stag Lodge
* Stein Erickson Lodge: mid-mountain on Deer Valley Ski Resort
* Sweetwater Lift Lodge
* Westgate Park City Resort and Spa
Bed and Breakfasts
* 1904 Imperial Hotel, B&B Inn
* Angel House Inn B&B
* Washington School Inn
VERMONT (Make room reserverations in VERMONT) VT books, genealogy, history, travel |
Jericho, VT
* Sinclair Inn Bed & Breakfast is near Mount Mansfield (6 miles) and Lake Champlain (15 miles), with state parks nearby along with hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and touring Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. Yum.
Killington, VT * Cortina Inn and Resort
- mountain resort offers sliegh rides, snowshoeing, golf packages, and walking tours. The Killington Ski Area is nearby.
* The Inn of the Six Mountains hotel is a mile from the Killington Ski and Golf Resort and from Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour. The Green Mountain National Golf Course is 5 miles away. Come here for hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking.
WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Killington
Manchester, VT
* Equinox Hotel and Resort has fishing, fly-fishing, golf, tennis, shops, and fitness center on-site. Come to this area for skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding.
VIRGINIA (Make room reserverations in VIRGINIA) VA books, genealogy, history, travel |
Stay in Lynchburg and explore the River Ridge Mall, Liberty University, Lynchburg College, Poplar Forest, and Appomattox. WHERE TO STAY in Lynchburg.* WHERE ELSE TO STAY in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Make room reserverations in WASHINGTON) WA books, genealogy, history, travel |
Come to Tacoma to see the Tacoma Dome, Emerald Downs Racetrack, old town waterfront restaurants, the historic Proctor shopping district, several museums, and - 50 miles away - Mount Rainier. WHERE TO STAY in Tacoma.
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WEST VIRGINIA (Reserve rooms in WEST VIRGINIA) WV books, genealogy, history, travel |
White Sulfur Springs, WV (southeastern West Virginia, east of historic Lewisburg, on I-64)
* The Greenbrier Resort, located upon 6,500 acres, is a golf resort plus. With 3 golf courses and the Sam Snead Golf Academy on-site, you also have horseback riding, hiking, trout fishing, a full service spa, swimming, and child care available - all on-site.Morgantown, WV (northern West Virginia on I-79, south of Pittsburgh, PA)
* Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa is a mountain resort with golf, fishing, and boating on-site. With a full service spa and salon, Lakeview is 5 miles from Coopers Rocks State Park and from horseback riding, and 30 miles from whitewater rafting.Wheeling, WV (northwestern West Virginia on I-70, east of Columbus, OH)
* Wilson Lodge is a golf resort located on the 1,650 acre Oglebay Resort. Nearby are 2 championship golf courses, the Benedum Planetarium, plus swimming, tennis, and Schenk Lake.Romney, WV (northeastern West Virginia on Hwy 50, south of Cumberland, MD)
* The Hampshire House 1884 is a bed and breakfast located near white water rafting, hiking, biking, rock climbing, fly fishing, cross country skiing, and the Monongahela National Forest.
WISCONSIN (Make room reserverations in WISCONSIN) WI books, genealogy, history, travel |
* Hayward, WI (northwestern Wisconsin)
Not only is Hayward the home of the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, it also has several options for visitors interested in boating, log rolling, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. Trails End Resort has family vacation rentals with a minimum of 3 nights. Birch Point Resort also has ice fishing nearby. Herman's Landing cabins are near golf courses, lumberjack shows, and fall hunting as well. They are 12 miles from the LCO Casino and near the Hall of Fame. WHERE ELSE TO STAY.* Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin:
in Osceola - Pleasant Lake B&B is near skiing, horseback riding, fishing, hot air balloon rides, and the Water Park and Alpine Slide at Wild Mountain.
in Green Bay - The Astor House is 10 miles from Lambeau Field and the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.
in Lodi - Prairie Garden B&B guests are near a ski resort, Gilbraltar Rock, bald eagle viewing, Sauk Prairie Canoe Rentals, Wollerssheim Winery, and Devils Lake State Park.* Golf Resort in Wisconsin:
in Oconomowoc - Olympia Resort and Spa has golf and skiing on site, and is 35 minutes from Milwaukee attractions.
* Water Resorts in Wisconsin:
* in Green Bay - Tundra Lodge Resort and Water Park is a 30,000 square foot waterpark with arcade, tanning beds, and fitness center.
* Wisconsin Dells, WI - Great Wolf Lodge and Conference Center offers you great meeting and banquet facilities with an indoor water park with Lazy River. Kids will like Wiley Wood's Video Game Adventure nearby. On-site you'll find a fitness center, hot tub, shops, 3 restaurants, and barber/beauty shop. Enjoy!
WYOMING (Make room reserverations in WYOMING) WY books, genealogy, history, travel |
* Dubois, WY (western Wyoming, on Hwys 26 & 287) Dubois is ranch and lodge country, high in the Rocky Mountains. For example, the Brooks Lake Lodge is a mountain resort located 30 miles from Dubois, 50 miles from Grand Teton National Park, 60 miles from Yellowstone National Park, and 60 miles from Jackson, WY. They have fishing and skiing on site, plus a free full breakfast. WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Hulett, WY (northeast Wyoming) With fishing, golf, and hiking nearby, Hulette is west of Belle Fourche, SD on Hwy 24. Diamond L. Guest Ranch in Hulett, WY is a family oriented ranch offering a free full breakfast, no tv, and a morning horse ride after breakfast each day, plus an evening ride after supper each night. The Diamond L is 18 miles from Devil's Tower. WHERE TO STAY
* Jackson, WY (northwest Wyoming south of the Grand Teton National Park) Jackson Hole is known for skiing, snowmobiling, seclusion. The Grand Teton National Park is nearby and Yellowstone National Park is less than an hour away. The Snow King Resort Hotel offers an on-site Alpine slide, miniature golf, and horseback riding in the summer, and on-site skiing and ice skating in the winter. The National Elk Refuge is also nearby. WHERE ELSE TO STAY
* Sheridan, WY (north central Wyoming just east of the Bighorn Mountains) Located just east of the Bighorn National Forest, staying in Sheridan makes daytrips convenient for hunting, fishing, scenic drives, and exploring historic sites. WHERE TO STAY
* Sundance, WY (northeastern Wyoming; near Devils Tower and Black Hills) Best Value Inn - Bear Lodge on I-90 is 28 miles from Devil's Tower National Monument, which you may have seen in the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing are available nearby. Best Western Inn at Sundance offers an indoor pool, a heated pool, a hot tub, and truck parking. They are 4 miles from hunting in the Black Hills National Forest. WHERE TO STAY