American Historic Inns, Inc., publisher of more than 2.5 million bed and breakfast guidebooks, listed these bed and breakfasts as the 2001 Top 10 Most Romantic Inns.
The bed and breakfasts are organized here geographically, with inns listed in alphabetical order under each heading.
EASTERN UNITED STATES
Captain's House Inn
Chatham, Massachusetts, (800) 315-0728
The main inn, an 1839 Greek Revival-style mansion, the attached Carriage House, the new Stables and the 200-year-old Captain's Cottage provide 19 guest quarters.
Francis Malbone House
Newport, Rhode Island, (800) 846-0392
An elegantly restored Colonial Newport Mansion circa 1760. Restored in the 1970s and expanded in 1996.
Governor's House Inn
Charleston, South Carolina, (800) 720-9812
In the late 18th century, when the American colonies were struggling for survival, this bed and breakfast was the residence of Edward Rutledge, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The King's Cottage
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, (800) 747-8717
Built in 1913, this Spanish-style mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been honored with the C. Emlen Urban Award for historic preservation.
Melhana Plantation
Thomasville, Georgia, (888) 920-3030
Melhana Plantation originally comprised some 7500+ acres. Historians believe the original antebellum plantation home was constructed before 1830. Among the amenities on the current 40-acre site are formal English gardens.
WESTERN UNITED STATES
Agate Cove Inn
Mendocino, California, (800) 527-3111
Perched on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Agate Cove Inn provides a breathtaking view. The Farmhouse and cottages are set on two acres of coastal gardens; 100-year-old cypress trees frame the property.
Blue Lake Ranch
Durango, Colorado, (888) 258-3525
Evolved from a 1910 homestead on Ute Tribal land. The Main Inn and the secluded Garden Cottages offer wonderful views of Blue Lake, the Gardens and the 13,000-foot La Plata Mountains.
Hacienda del Sol
Tucson, Arizona, (800) 728-6514
Originally built as a girls' school in 1929 with a Spanish colonial design. In the early 1940s, the Hacienda was converted to a guest ranch, and it soon became a desert hideaway for many celebrities.
The Honor Mansion
Healdsburg, California, (800) 554-4667
A Victorian mansion, built in 1883. Century-old trees, including the landmark magnolia, frame this romantic home and set a tone of relaxed elegance.
Victorian Treasure Inn
Lodi, Wisconsin, (800) 859-5199
Seven guest rooms in two historic 1890s Queen Annes, one block from Main Street in the quiet Victorian town of Lodi.
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