Go Bed-and-Breakfasting for Father's Day Weekend!
Jane Leisteiner
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.
Give Dad the Gift of History (and Baseball)
The Portobello Inn Bed & Breakfast in Herkimer, N.Y., is a perfect getaway spot for a Dad who loves to be surrounded by history. The New York bed and breakfast was built in 1840 and retains its Italianate charm with a wraparound veranda and rooms decorated in period charm. The original 1760 homestead also is still on site. Dad can spend his time visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame in nearby Cooperstown, take a ride on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, visit a number of museums or take a cruise along the Erie Canal. If he prefers, he can just relax on the porch with a good book and enjoy the view.
Ghosts, Gamblers and Gin
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.
The rooms are a treat, each decorated in period style with antiques with comfortable beds perfect after a day of sightseeing or panning for gold. A buffet-style breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel's restaurant features gourmet cuisine. The Gold Rush Saloon boasts the original 19th century redwood bar and a working cash register that dates back to 1881. Jamestown is close to a variety of activities, including Yosemite National Park.
Enjoy Ocean Breezes and Romance
The White Doe Inn, nestled in Manteo, North Carolina, on Roanoke Island, is a perfect spot to pamper Dad. The National Register Victorian boasts guest rooms decorated with a mix of family heirlooms, antiques and fine reproductions. Each room has a fireplace and plenty of special amenities, such as fluffy bathrobes, designer bath products and CD players with a selection of romantic music. Four-course gourmet breakfasts include homemade cereals and freshly baked breads. In the afternoons and evenings, the innkeepers serve a selection of delectable desserts. The seashore is just a few minutes from the bed and breakfast.
A Manly Getaway - Bed & Breakfast-style
With its close access to more than 200 lakes, as well as hundreds of miles of the Muskegon River, La Belle de la Riviere is a perfect spot for Dad to enjoy a getaway of hunting, fishing and kayaking. Those activities are just the tip of the iceberg at this historic Newaygo, Michigan bed and breakfast. Canoeing, hiking, biking and golf are among the other fun options. The restored 1871 mansion features period Victorian dcor in the romantic guest rooms, so bring Mom along. After a gourmet French breakfast, guests can enjoy a walk along the river or stroll through the town's historic district. Whatever the choice, this is one vacation Dad will never forget.
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