Father's Day is coming, and what Dad really wants is another.... tie? Of course not; what Dad wants is fun and luxury, and perhaps even a touch of adventure. So why not give him what he wants this Father's Day weekend, by taking him away to a unique bed and breakfast inn!
Need ideas? www.ILoveInns.com is a perfect place to start your search. Here are some of the wonderful inns you'll find there; all of which beat a tie any day.
History Buff
If Dad is a history buff, then a stay at the Portobello Inn Bed & Breakfast is a must. Located in Herkimer N. Y., this 1840s Italianate mansion is resplendent with colonial charm and elegance. The rooms are tastefully decorated with classic furniture, the wraparound verandah looks out on hillsides that will remind you of Tuscany, and the property even has the original 1760 homestead still on sight! This is a place where Dad (and Mom) can truly unwind and relax.
Romantic Dad
North Carolina's Outer Banks are one of the great tourist secrets of this age. Its wonderful white sands and warm Atlantic waters make it a perfect Father's Day getaway. For bed-and-breakfast lovers, The White Doe Inn in Manteo is worthy of a visit. Listed in the National Register, this 1910 white mansion features in-room spa service, chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne, beautiful period rooms with gas fireplaces, and the beach just a few minutes' walk away. The White Doe Inn is so romantic, in fact, that Dad and Mom might rediscover a passion that they thought had slipped away. On second thought, let's not go into that, shall we?
Cowboy Dad
Is Dad a Wild West fan with a taste for the supernatural? Then take this closet cowboy to the 1859 Historic National Hotel in Jamestown, Calif. Opened in 1859 in California's Gold Country, the National Hotel has been in operation continuously since then. During all those years a lot of gold dust has crossed this B&B's original redwood bar. Legalized prostitution was
conducted here until 1930, and the site had a casino until 1949.
Today, you'll find the National Hotel lovingly restored to its original glory. There's a water-filled gold mine shaft in the back garden, and the hotel is said to be haunted by Flo, the friendly ghost. Flo generally stays upstairs in the hotel, seemingly favoring the rooms in the front of the building although she has, on occasion, been seen early in the morning downstairs, floating through the dining room and right through the walls," says the National Hotel's website." Notebooks in guest rooms are filled with numerous accounts of doors slamming, lights going on and off, clothing being dumped from suitcases, and a woman's crying in the middle of the night."
Macho Man
Michigan's La Belle de la Riviere (French for 'The Beauty of the River') B&B is an restored 1871 mansion on the Muskegon River, in one of the most scenic hunting, fishing and water sports areas in America. "The object here is to relax and take leisurely strolls along the beautiful River and historic downtown but manly men can exercise their fishing and hunting skills while their significant other enjoys the mansion. Or they can play together at nearby golf courses. In the morning after the inn’s signature French breakfast, they can explore river-valley wonderland. What more could Dad want?
Turret Man
In Washington State, Alexander's Country Inn & Restaurant offers Dad the chance to sleep in his own turret! That's right: This B&B, which is nestled in the Cascade Mountains close to Mount Rainier National Park, has its own turret room; perfect for Dads with unrealized castle fantasies. Add fresh rainbow trout and homemade blackberry pie, nature trails, waterfalls, and a day spa for Mom, and this is a perfect Father's Day gift!
Portobello Inn Bed & Breakfast
5989 State Route 5
Herkimer, NY 13350
Phone: (315)823-8612
Web: www.iloveinns.com/bed_and_breakfasts/new_york/portobello.htm
The White Doe Inn
319 Sir Walter Raleigh St
Manteo, NC 27954-9421
Toll-Free:(800) 473-6091
Web: www.iloveinns.com/bed_and_breakfasts/north_carolina/whitedoe.htm
1859 Historic National Hotel, A Country Inn
18183 Main St
Jamestown, CA 95327-0502
Toll-free:(800)894-3446
Web: www.iloveinns.com/bed_and_breakfasts/california/1859historicnationalhotela.htm
La Belle de la Riviere
120 State Road (M-37)
Newaygo, MI 49337
Phone:(231) 652-1093
Web: www.iloveinns.com/bed_and_breakfasts/michigan/labelledelariviere.htm
Alexander's Country Inn & Restaurant
37515 SR 706 East
Ashford, WA 98304
Toll-free: (800)654-7615
Web:
www.iloveinns.com/bed_and_breakfasts/washington/alexanderscountrymtrainier.htm
Still undecided? Go to www.iloveinns.com and browse through the 19,000 B&Bs and country inns that specialize in other events that may interest you. Many of the properties listed above are also in the best-selling bed and breakfast guidebook Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns with a Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free Certificate.
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