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Historic & Cultural
Travel Experiences

Places Steeped in History, Art, & Culture

If vibrant art, epic history, and rich culture are part of your vacation wishlist, you're at the right place. Discover historic cities and cultural travel destinations across the U.S. when you stay at one of our unique lodging properties.

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National Historic Register

Glimpse into the past at these storied Select Registry properties which have been designated on the National Register of Historic Places.

Barrows House

Dorset, VT

Barrows House-Dorset, Vermont's Own Small Resort

The Kenwood Gables Boutique Bed & Breakfast

St. Petersburg, FL

Experience the rebirth & renaissance of St. Petersburg at its premier Boutique Bed & Breakfast. 

Cuthbert House

Beaufort, SC

A majestic 18th-century mansion set on the Beaufort River with 10 rooms and waterfront views.

White Gull Inn

Fish Creek, WI

Family-owned historic inn & restaurant tucked under the bluff in the bayside village of Fish Creek 

The Mainstay Inn & Cottage

Cape May, NJ

Designed in 1872, the property was originally established as a private gambling club.

The Sayre Mansion

Bethlehem, PA

This 1858 mansion sits on 2 acres of manicured lawns and trees overlooking the city of Bethlehem.

Inn on Main

Yarmouth Port, MA

The Pet Friendly Inn on Main. Where you enter as Guests, and leave as Friends.

Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast

Philadelphia, PA

Our University City inn offers modern vintage design, fire pit, and wrap around porch close. 

The Inn at Cape Cod

Yarmouth Port, MA

An exquisite Boutique Inn where you can enjoy every comfort in an oasis of peace and tranquility.

Albemarle Inn Bed and Breakfast

Asheville, NC

A classic Southern mansion offering elegance in a warm & inviting atmosphere.

Arts and Cultural Experiences

History, music, and art are just part of the appeal for those who appreciate the finer things in life. These Select Registry properties are your starting point for the best art and culture travel experiences, including museum visits and historic city tours.

Black Dolphin Inn

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Where dolphins are on our daily guest list

The Bellmoor Inn & Spa

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Coastal elegance just steps from the shore, shops and dining of Rehoboth Beach. 

Brampton 1860

Chestertown, MD

A place you won't want to leave.

The Hotel Saugatuck

Saugatuck, MI

The Hotel Saugatuck, a luxuriously modern adults only hotel just steps away from downtown Saugatuck.

El Farolito Bed & Breakfast

Santa Fe, NM

Surround yourself with Santa Fe's art, culture, and history in this beautiful historic district inn

Margin Street Inn

Westerly, RI

A luxurious New England Bed & Breakfast with 10 unique guest rooms along the Pawcatuck River. 

Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast

Westbrook, CT

A vintage inn for the modern traveler, welcoming and charming in a perfect shoreline location.

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The Addison on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach, FL

The Addison on Amelia Island blends the elegance of a bygone era with modern amenities.

The Grand Hacienda

Abiquiu Lake, NM

Dramatic and exclusive Inn on Abiquiú Lake.

Camden Maine Stay Inn

Camden, ME

Elegant bed and breakfast within walking distance of Camden Harbor

Historical Vacations

How often it is that an event takes place that helps mold a region or a nation? What we learn from our history helps us to shape our future. Our properties tell a story of their own and are located in some of the best historical vacation spots.

The Jarvis at 220

New Bern, NC

A stunning bed and breakfast in historic New Bern, NC. Just a 2 minute walk to the waterfront.

Arsenic and Old Lace Bed & Breakfast Inn

Eureka Springs, AR

The Best of Everything...Award-Winning Accommodations, Amazing Breakfasts, and Gracious Hospitality!

The Millbrook Inn

Millbrook, NY

A luxury boutique hotel with an onsite award-winning restaurant in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Arcady Vineyard Bed and Breakfast

Charlottesville, VA

Experience the charm of Virginia wine country at Arcady Vineyard Bed & Breakfast in Charlottesville.

The Inn at Willow Grove

Orange, VA

Escape, Unwind, and Indulge in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains

DOUBLE REWARD POINTS
The Addison on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach, FL

The Addison on Amelia Island blends the elegance of a bygone era with modern amenities.

Historic Smithton Inn

Ephrata, PA

Historic Charm, Modern Comfort in the heart of Lancaster County, PA

Four Kachinas Inn

Santa Fe, NM

Enjoy the charm of Santa Fe, the convenience of a great location and warm Southwestern hospitality.

1890 Caroline House

Fredericksburg, VA

Experience the history of Fredericksburg, Virginia firsthand in a Victorian home dating back to 1890

Bottger Mansion Bed and Breakfast Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

Discover the vibrant culture of Albuquerque at our Old Town Bed and Breakfast

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