Lincoln Bedroom Booked? Try These “White House” Vacations Instead
For many of us, a stay at the White House would be a dream come true. The reality is that most of us will never get beyond a quick trip through with a tour guide. Never fear, there are still plenty of excellent bed and breakfasts to enjoy, and if you stay at the following inns, you will enjoy comfortable accommodations, a delicious breakfast and bragging rights to state that you have spent the night at the “White House.”
If you long for outdoor adventure, the White House Bed and Breakfast in Ducktown, Tenn., is an excellent home base for your southern Appalachian vacation. The historic Queen Anne Victorian offers three cozy, country guest rooms, and each has a private bath. A full, homemade breakfast is served each morning. The area offers much to do. Explore the historic village of Ducktown, shop for antiques or enjoy a tour of the local mining museum. Fishing, boating, panning for gold panning and whitewater rafting are among the outdoor activities. The Ocoee River was the site of whitewater events during the 1996 Summer Olympics.
The Texas White House, located just minutes from Fort Worth, offers a romantic mix of guest rooms and suites, each individually decorated. Some have a whirlpool tub, others boast a clawfoot soaking tub original to this historic home. A full, gourmet breakfast is served each morning and in the afternoons, snacks are provided. The innkeepers are happy to help guests find restaurants and attractions. Texas Christian University, as well as museums and the Fort Worth Zoo are all close by.
Port Jefferson, a charming village on the north shore of Long Island, is the location of yet another presidential bed and breakfast. The White House on High Street includes three elegant guest rooms, each named in honor of a famous first lady. The Jacqueline Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt suites include both a fireplace and whirlpool tub. The Edith Wilson Suite includes a king bed and a unique little fireplace. The innkeepers serve a gourmet breakfast each morning, and offer plenty of amenities. The game room offers a pool table, puzzles and board games as well as a computer for guest use. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the inn, as well. The grounds boast gardens, a heated swimming pool and a 12-person hot tub.
To find out more about these unique inns, go to iLoveInns.com. This website is the perfect source for bed and breakfast enthusiasts, offering detailed listings, including maps and photographs, to more than 19,000 unique country inns, B&Bs and boutique hotels. Easy-to-print gift certificates also are available on the website, a perfect gift solution. Thousands of lodgings participate in the gift certificate program, so it’s never been easier to treat a friend or family member to a relaxing B&B getaway.
The site also offers its award-winning guidebook, “Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns.” This guidebook includes a buy-one-night-get-one-night-free certificate that can be used at any one of the more than 1,400 properties listed.