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A Planter’s Wheel Bed and Breakfast is nestled in the heart of Platte City, Missouri, less than 10 minutes from Kansas City International Airport or historic Weston and 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City.

Whether you explore the interior and its many heirlooms and collectables, or enjoy the gardens outside, you’ll find our hospitality refreshing and our location convenient.

Historic Houses, Exhibits and Gardens.
The Past....The Present....And the Future To Enjoy for the whole family.
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Get to know the Atlanta Botanical Garden's numerous themed plant collections. These gardens grow throughout the Garden and are cultivated for their preservation and in harmony with their place in the ecosystem.
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Just over 100 miles long, the Altamaha River is formed by the confluence of the Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers just east of Lumber City. Critical habitat is found here for bald eagles, swallow-tailed kites and red-cockaded woodpeckers. The waterway is flush with wildlife, and not the first man-made dam. Boat ramps and landings facilities are located in each county as well as a range of services from bait and tackle shops to picnic areas and marked hiking trails.

Welcome to Aurora, one of Oregon’s most famous historic villages! Settled in 1856 and growing very little over the last 150 years, Aurora is a perfect stop on your trip to the rich Willamette Valley.

Spend a night in a classic craftsman bungalow that could be right out of the pages of your favorite decorating magazine! And just a short stroll from its quiet historic neighborhood to the heart of Oregon’s Antiques Capital.

Beautifully furnished

Air conditioned

Cozy winter rooms, fireplace in parlor

Fantastic front porch for all seasons

Restful gardens

Gourmet breakfast

"Serve yourself" afternoon & evening refreshment guest lounge

In-room cable TV/DVD

Imagine yourself sipping iced tea while relaxing on the full length covered porch after a day of antiques shopping! The fragrances of jasmine and lavender are in the air from the summer gardens around the house. Even in the winter, you’ll find this protected porch decorated for the current season and a cup of hot tea or chocolate ready for you.

Guests will enjoy the adult setting amidst vintage furnishings. Your hosts are Terri & Jim Roberts. Terri's love of antiques and design shows in the attention to every detail in the furnishings and decor. This multi-talented lady is also responsible for the beautiful gardens and the bountiful breakfast that awaits you. Jim is an engineer with Union Pacific Railroad and a raconteur always ready to share a story. Both of your hosts are friendly, helpful and allow guests to have complete privacy for maximum relaxation.

Distinctive décor, comfortable beds, full gourmet breakfasts and a village full of antiques and specialty shops, a nationally recognized museum complex and a candy factory with tasting room can all be part of your experience in Oregon’s First National Historic District.

An oasis of gentility and charm in the beautiful Rogue River Valley, Ashland Springs Hotel is the premier choice for lodging in Southern Oregon. A two-year restoration project transformed the former Mark Antony into a haven of taste and elegance reminiscent of Small European hotels. Ashland Springs Hotel combines the charm of a bed and breakfast, the friendliness of a small inn, the feel of a spa resort and the safety and convenience of a hotel.

Perfectly placed at the edge of the new South Waterfront District on Portland, Oregon's serene Willamette River, this luxury boutique hotel and spa basks in the glow of the city's lights just minutes from downtown Portland. The Avalon wraps guests in the contemporary sophistication and warm hospitality of the Pacific Northwest.

Luxurious guest room appointments, complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary continental breakfast served on each hotel floor (The Avalon Hotel Breakfast Club!), exclusive Spa Chakra Spa + full-service Fitness Center, acclaimed Aquariva Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar, and unparalleled view location; The Avalon Hotel & Spa is the ideal escape from it all ... with everything close at hand.

Winner of the Mobil Travel Guide 2005 "America's Best Hotel & Resort Spas" Award, The Avalon Hotel & Spa is a perfect choice for romantic weekend escapes, group retreats and picture-perfect riverside weddings and special occasions.

Conveniently located mid-way between Lexington and Natural Bridge at the upper end of a long hollow which follows scenic Buffalo Creek, Applewood Inn B&B and its 37 acres is perched high above the creek in a very private and beautiful setting.

This passive solar home is furnished with antiques, reproductions, quilts and original artwork with massive lodge-style south-facing porches that afford lovely views of the surrounding woods, hillside pastures grazed by llamas and the distant mountains.

Off the east end of the house is a full-sized in-ground swimming pool and on the ground floor a hot tub. Adjoining the Inn property are more than 900 acres of forest and meadow criss-crossed with miles of trails for hiking, riding (bring your own horses) and llama treks, two-hour guided hikes leading an Inn llama. (POOL OPEN BY MAY 19TH)

From the top of the hill just behind the Inn, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Blue Ridge, the Short Hills, House Mountain and the distant Alleghenies. As a guest at Applewood you will be greeted as friends by Linda and Chris Best, innkeepers for 30 years. Though just 10 minutes from downtown Lexington, you will be drawn into the "otherworldly" tranquility of this unique B&B which they like to call their "little piece of heaven."

Lodge guests love the short walk down tree-lined Main Street to the shops, museums, colleges, and restaurants. Older historic homes keep the walk interesting making for a nice diversity of architectural study. Lexington is one friendly little town, people speak to you along the way. Updated local restaurant menus are available at the Lodge, your hosts will be happy to make reservations for you as you enjoy afternoon refreshment.

Ellen Robert's Award Winning Breakfasts bring many a Repeat Visitor, Start your Day of Exploring with one of her Blue Ribbon Omelets or other delightful Offerings ordered from a Menu.

Ellen spent 20 years in the hospitality industry, including airline, travel, hotel and the restaurant business. She is a gourmet cook and provides a wonderful full breakfast, offered from a menu, guaranteed to keep you full as you start your day of exploring. Ellen is also an avid golfer and will gladly assist you in setting up a tee time at our Country Club.

John is a Lexington native, born in the ‘’Stonewall’’ Jackson House, once the town hospital, now a museum paying honor to General ‘’Stonewall’’ Jackson. He will readily share his unique knowledge of the area; he spends his entire spare time outdoors, his Trail and Hiking Guide is sure to put you in some enchanting places. Maps and expert advice are provided. He loves seeing that guests get the most out of their trip to his hometown. He has several itineraries for guests to consider, whether it be historic, outdoor, or other special interests areas. John is also an expert Fly fishing veteran of over 50 seasons; his guided trout fishing trips and Introductory flyfishing classes are outstanding and have been featured in several magazines.

Welcome to the Ashton Country House Bed and Breakfast in Staunton, Virginia, a lovely environment welcoming to all family members to include pets (the owners have two cats and hope to have a dog shortly). This is a perfect place to soothe the spirit, share a weekend with friends, enjoy a reunion with family, celebrate a special occasion or just escape to the serenity of the countryside.

We are only 2 miles from historic downtown Staunton which boasts of some excellent restaurants and wonderful specialty shops as well as the Blackfriars Playhouse and the Woodrow Wilson Museum — so come enjoy the best of both worlds. Staunton is just 20 miles from Shenandoah National Park, and 40 miles west of Charlottesville Virginia.

Ashton Country House was built sometime between 1860 and 1869 in the Federalist Revival style but is now decorated with the Victorian Era in mind. It has an incredibly rich history which includes the occupation by Confederate troops during the War Between the States.

The Dining Room and Living Room are spacious and comfortable and beckon a guest to come in and relax. The player piano sits in the corner and invites one to experience her music. Throughout the house, books on all subject matter align shelves waiting to be read. And the wireless router allows guests to use their laptops in all rooms in case the real world should beckon.

The three porches offer an opportunity for reading, conversing or relaxing to the music that only nature can provide. The twenty-five acres of rolling land abound with incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our adventurous guests are welcome to climb the path to the top of the property to see a lovely panoramic vista of Staunton and the surrounding area.