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Treat Dad to a Bed and Breakfast Adventure
By Josh Prizer | May 22, 2008
Searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Instead of buying him a new set of barbecue tools or his fifth electric drill, step outside the box and treat Dad to a special weekend getaway at a bed and breakfast. Here is a list of great inns that will make Dad feel like a king.
A Gift For Your Favorite 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 veranda 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.
Take Dad to the Wild, Wild West
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.
Dad will not only appreciate the hotel’s colorful history, but its beautiful guest rooms, as well. Each of the rooms is individually decorated in period style with antiques. The rooms include a private bath, but there is also a Soaking Room, where guests can relax in antique clawfoot tub. After a full, buffet breakfast, head out into the historic town and visit Gold Rush sites or drive to spectacular Yosemite National Park.
Enjoy Ocean Breezes and Romance
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?
Get Dad Back to Nature
With a name like La Belle de la Riviere, Dad might assume that this Newaygo, Michigan bed and breakfast is filled with frill and finery. Ok, we admit it is, but it also is a fantastic place for Dad to enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities. Located on the Muskegon River, guests can partake in fishing, hunting and plenty of watersports just minutes from the bed and breakfast. Canoe and bike rentals are available nearby, as are stables and golfing. After a day of enjoying the outdoors, come back to the inn and relax in the historic 1871 mansion’s guest rooms, which are decorated in period Victorian style. Each morning, guests are treated to a gourmet, French-style breakfast.
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