Gulf Coast
This grand 1907 cracker-style inn has 30 somewhat creaky rooms with bright colors and high antique beds. Ask for a 2nd-floor room that opens onto the…
Must-see hotels in Eastern USA
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Even if you know the inventor of the steamboat was born in this area, this nautical-themed hotel is gimmicky. But the brass fixtures and flowery wallpaper…
Florida Panhandle
Overlooking a silent, glassy stretch of bay, this funky little motel complex has rooms and cottages decorated in driftwood art and brightly colored prints…
The Berkshires
Shoring up the budget end, this two-story motel on the northern outskirts of Lenox offers a comfortable, if bland, room at an affordable price. A…
Illinois
This 33-room motel is a no-frills option 1.5 miles east of town, with countryside views and a horseshoe pitch.
Pittsburgh
An Italianate-style Victorian brick townhouse, the Morning Glory is in the heart of the lively South Side. The overall decor is white wicker and floral…
Ohio
Ashley's Island House is a 12-room B&B where naval officers stayed in the late 1800s. Hardwood floors, sturdy antiques and bright-colored quilts give the…
Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown
Virginia
A short stroll to the Granby St eating strip, this Marriott hotel offers spacious but slightly worn studios and suites with small kitchenettes. Facilities…
Southern Maine Coast
This wholesome, wooded campground has 162 well-tended sites, some of which overlook the Ogunquit River. Amenities include a lovely in-ground pool, camp…
New York City
This squat, slate-grey rectangle's exterior holds compact, no-frills rooms: the design feels a little flimsy but there are comfortable headboards set in…
Milwaukee
This inn is a winner near the lakefront. Rooms have that snug Irish-cottage feel, with four-poster beds, white wainscot walls and whirlpool baths. There's…
Indiana
This cool, century-old house offers three tranquil rooms, each with a comfy queen bed and a private bathroom. The location is walkable to the town’s shops…
Gulf Coast
Right on the gulf, rooms here are like those of a basic, design-challenged motel – dated green carpet, painted cinder-block walls. But all are clean,…
Cape Cod
Warm hospitality is front and center at this historic inn near Chatham's waterfront. The rooms are tidy, the queen beds comfy and the breakfast home…
Alexandria
Offers good-value rooms, proximity to Old Town, a fitness center and complimentary breakfasts. There's also a free shuttle service to Reagan airport, the…
Midcoast Maine
The former home of Arctic explorer Donald MacMillan, this Victorian-era B&B is conveniently located within walking distance of the stores. It has seven…
Wisconsin
The brightly painted, 33-bed brick house is located on a quiet street a short walk from the State Capitol. Dorms are gender segregated; linens are free…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
The B&W is tastefully bohemian, but it also has the right amount of historical accents. There are six individualized rooms, all with bright, broad…
St Augustine
Party-happy boaters love this festive Key West-y motel, with rooms facing the 200-slip marina, an always-packed patio bar, and a pool deck perfect for…
Western Maryland
Offers comfy guest rooms just a short stroll to pedestrianized Baltimore St in downtown Cumberland. The owners have a wealth of knowledge on the area, and…
Catskills
Overlooking Woodstock's 'village green,' this B&B occupies part of a three-story 1847 mansard-roof Victorian. The decor is a bit mumsy, but the rooms are…
Ohio
Built in 1847 as a stagecoach inn, the property still provides lodging in its 26 antique-laden rooms, which sit above a modern dining room and tavern (one…
The Adirondacks
Hotel Saranac, a grand old hotel right on Lake Saranac's Main St, reopened in 2017 after an extensive renovation. The renovated rooms are quite nice, but…
North Maine Woods
Owned by Northwoods Outfitters, this no-frills two-story motel offers 15 simple rooms that come with refrigerator, microwave and flat-screen TV. It's 3…
Indianapolis
The century-old, neoclassical architecture, plush beds and downtown location right by Monument Circle make this a fine chain-hotel choice – and it was…
White Mountains
This 142-room resort has a duck and trout pond and lots of facilities, including a sauna and Jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis and racquetball…
Eastern Shore
Yes, it's a nondescript chain hotel, but we like the accommodating front desk, its proximity to US 50 (the road to the beach!) and the slightly bold color…
White Mountains
This tidy place has 18 simple rooms and cottages facing the Pemigewasset River. It's friendly, family run and convenient to area hikes, and the grounds…
Graceland RV Park & Campground
Memphis
Keep Lisa Marie in business when you camp out or sleep in the no-frills log cabins (with shared bathrooms) next to Graceland. Pool open June through…
Candlewood Suites Destin-Sandestin
Gulf Coast
Smart, practical rooms and extra-courteous staff make this modern highway hotel at the eastern extent of town a good-value offering. All rooms have…
Ohio
A great location downtown, close to everything. All rooms are suites with a full kitchen. The cute free breakfast buffet is served in the old bank vault…
Outer Banks
Near Bodie Island Lighthouse, Oregon Inlet is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Facilities include more than 100 sites, plus…
Vermont
Well situated a third of the way up the mountain, this hotel has all the modern conveniences, in addition to a Jacuzzi, exercise rooms, tennis courts and…
Vermont
A large selection of slope-side condos is rented out by Sugarbush Village, right at the ski area. Rental prices depend on condo size and location, and…
Connecticut
In East Lyme the well-developed Rocky Neck State Park has 160 sites with showers, concession stands and picnic tables. There's also hiking, fishing,…
South Beach
The Cadet has trim, modern rooms though the cheapest ones feel small and cramped. Check out the shaded verandah at the back, lifted from a fantasy idea of…
Northern Virginia
A location smack bang in the center of the historic downtown area is the main attribute of this reliable choice. Rooms are fine, and there's a gym, indoor…
New Hampshire
In addition to 21 woodsy sites next to a 15-acre pond, this private campground has tennis courts and two sandy beaches for swimming. From I-89 exit 13,…
Beartown State Forest Campground
The Berkshires
It's mostly backpackers who stay at this quiet campground on the Appalachian Trail, 8 miles east of Great Barrington via MA 23. It has 12 basic sites that…
Hampton Inn Fairhope-Mobile Bay
Alabama
A chain this may be, but the rooms have touches of coastal chic, and the setting is as central as you can get in Fairhope. Throw in a free cooked…
