Hotel
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Hotel Meade
Dillon, Montana In the heart of the Beaverhead Valley, nestled within the ghost town of Bannack near Dillon, Montana, stands the imposing shell of the Hotel Meade — a silent relic of the frontier boom that once defined the American West. Originally built in 1875 as the Beaverhead County Courthouse, the two-story brick structure symbolized the…
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The Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina Perched on the rolling slopes of Sunset Mountain overlooking Asheville, the Omni Grove Park Inn has stood for more than a century as one of the South’s most iconic resorts. Construction began in 1912 under the vision of Edwin Wiley Grove. Grove was a self-made millionaire who had built his fortune in…
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The Myrtles Plantation
St. Francisville, Louisiana The Myrtles Plantation, often called “one of the most haunted homes in America,” sits just outside St. Francisville, Louisiana. The house was built in 1796 by General David Bradford, a lawyer who fled Pennsylvania after his role in the Whiskey Rebellion. He named the property Laurel Grove and lived there quietly until his pardon allowed his family to join…
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Malvern Manor
Malvern, Iowa Nestled in the quiet town of Malvern, Iowa, Malvern Manor has gained a reputation as one of the Midwest’s most haunted locations. Originally built in 1870, this three-story structure has served many roles over the years. It began as the Cullens House, a family-run hotel for travelers drawn by the nearby railroad. Later,…
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Historic Anchorage Hotel
Anchorage, Alaska The Historic Anchorage Hotel sits in downtown Anchorage as one of the city’s oldest surviving hotel properties. The original wooden Anchorage Hotel was built in 1916. An annex—what you see today at 330 E Street—was added in 1936 as Anchorage grew from a tent city into Alaska’s commercial center. The Annex and its…
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The John Rutledge House Inn
Charleston, South Carolina The historic home at 116 Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the city’s most remarkable landmarks. Built in 1763 by John Rutledge for his wife, Elizabeth Grimké, the house has witnessed centuries of American history, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. Today, it is preserved as the…
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Mount Washington Resort
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire The Mount Washington Resort is a luxury hotel located just west of its namesake peak, Mount Washington, in New Hampshire. Known for its grand design and vintage elegance, the resort blends historic charm with modern comforts. Guests today enjoy high-speed internet, a full-service spa, fine dining, and year-round recreation, all while…
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The Stanley Hotel
Estes Park, Colorado High in the Rocky Mountains, overlooking Lake Estes, is the popular resort town of Estes Park, Colorado. This scenic area was once a refuge to those inflicted with tuberculosis, due to its cool, dry atmosphere. This is the very reason F.O. Stanley, who was afflicted with pulmonary tuberculosis, and his wife Flora…
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The RMS Queen Mary
Long Beach, California The RMS Queen Mary was a marvel of modern engineering when she launched in 1936, and still fascinates visitors and historians to this day. The Queen Mary was built for the Cunard Line by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland. Sleek, powerful, and luxurious, she earned the prestigious Blue Riband multiple…
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Goldfield Hotel
Goldfield, Nevada The Goldfield Hotel, located in the heart of Goldfield, Nevada, first opened its doors in 1908. At the time, Goldfield was Nevada’s number one gold-producing city, drawing prospectors, investors, and opportunists from across the country. The hotel was built on the site of two earlier wooden structures, both destroyed by fire. Its final…