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white clapboard façade of the Clifton Inn

Southern Historic Sites

Just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Clifton Inn captures the true spirit of Federal-era hospitality.

Owners Hall Cannon and Miles Refo revived Sir Heaton Rhodes’ “Daffodil Day” tradition of inviting the public to view the lodge and grounds during peak blooming season.

Historic Hotels

Architecturally speaking, there’s not much that can compete with the majestic natural beauty of New Zealand’s South Island. But Otahuna Lodge, a seven-room luxury hotel set amidst the rocky hills south of Christchurch, is a prime contender.

Northeastern Historic Sites

To understand why the Palmer House is so special, you need only enter the lobby.

Historic Hotels

Catch a few winks with the spirit world by checking into one of these historic hotels where reports of paranormal activity abound.

House Tours

Built in 1806 as a side-hall house with a tavern, this dwelling, known today as Forest Oaks, became a manor after additions in 1812 and, significantly, in 1916.

Historic Places

Resident owners share the wealth to afford their dream house, The Inn at Forest Oaks.

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The hotel's façade was gutted and covered with a brick wall during one remodel; restoring it meant replicating original window trim.

Historic Hotels

Hidden architectural gems and custom designs restore the character of an iconic 1920s political hangout.

The private, shady courtyard provides a quiet respite from the French Quarter.

Southern Historic Sites

A collection of charming cottages echoes the French Quarter’s blend of history and culture.

A vision in blooms awaits visitors, many of whom arrive by carriage.

Historic Hotels

A visit to this gracious beauty, The Grand Hotel, located on an island between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, is a rite of passage for Midwesterners.