There are numerous web sites that feature B&Bs listed for sale, many of which are barely worth visiting because they have so few actual listings. Here are my picks for the best listings of bed and breakfasts for sale. If you have any interest in becoming an innkeeper, its worth your time to browse these listings to get a sense of what's available and what you should expect to pay.

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Lighthouses conjure a certain romantic era, the comforting feeling of a time gone by when life was simpler and more peaceful. The lighthouses listed here are open to the public as bed and breakfasts. If you think you're interested in staying in one of these historic structures, be prepared -- many take the "time gone by" feeling to heart and eschew such amenities as televisions and telephones.

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Arkansas, the Razorback State, has been called "a state which should be better known," according to the World Almanac of the U.S.A. With a population of more than 183,000, Little Rock is the state's largest city. If you'd like to be among those getting to know Arkansas better, your first stop should be About.com's Little Rock site, where Guide Amanda Galiano provides just about everything you could possibly want to know. Of course, a stay in a good bed and breakfast enhances any vacation. There aren’t a lot of B&B options in and around Little Rock, but here are some great B&B choices.

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The Falkland Islands, about 300 miles east of the coast of Argentina, are one of the most remote destinations on earth. Found in the South Atlantic Ocean near the southernmost tip of South America, the Falklands are a true getaway. If you're interested in visiting, take a look at these Falkland Islands bed and breakfasts.

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Part of the Berkshires, sometimes referred to as "America's premier cultural resort," Richmond, Massachusetts, is not far from a lot of things. And if you're interested in historic accommodations, the 225-year-old Inn at Richmond is a good choice.

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The cause of multiple chemical sensitivity is not known, but it's a problem that affects a growing number of people. Symptoms like headache, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea are usually are triggered when someone with MCS is exposed to certain chemicals. The innkeepers at these MCS-aware B&Bs have tried to make their accommodations suitable for guests with multiple chemical sensitivity and other environmental sensitivities. Cleaning is usually done without chemicals, there are no air fresheners or scented candles, and pillows and linens are usually hypo-allergenic. If you have MCS, you should always talk to the innkeepers in some detail before making a reservation.

Thomas Shepherd Inn in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, was originally designed to be a parsonage in 1868. Over time, it became a doctor's residence and office and then in 1983 it was converted to a bed and breakfast. Shepherdstown is the oldest town in West Virginia, and Thomas Shepherd Inn is the only bed and breakfast in town. In this interview with Thomas Shepherd Inn innkeeper Jeanne Muir, we learn about the inn's history and some of the many reasons to consider visiting Shepherdstown.

If you're traveling to New York City, consider staying at a bed and breakfast. Although many people don't realize it, Manhattan is full of wonderful inns, some tucked away in quiet neighborhoods and others right in the middle of the bustle that the Big Apple's known for. Brooklyn also has great bed and breakfasts, as do the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island.

If you're thinking about opening a bed and breakfast, one of the first things you need to do is discuss it with your immediate family. Some people may consider becoming an innkeeper the ideal way of having the best of both worlds -- family and work -- but think again. If your family members aren't willing to give up or share some of their space with potential guests, you have a problem. This article is part of our series of worksheets for aspiring innkeepers.

Innkeeper Mary Jane Kretzing has some direct advice to anyone thinking about buying an old home: "Either be blessed with unlimited handyman skills or a lot of money." At Kanaga House in New Kingstown, Pennsylvania, one of the projects involved cutting a doorway through a solid stone wall. For more historic inns, sign up for our free email series about 200-year-old bed and breakfasts.

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