Historic Hotels of America has launched a new Super Site
in time for planning summer travel. Follow your American Dreams and
choose from a variety of different vacation ideas, including family
getaways, road trips, national parks and lands, culinary destinations,
urban adventures, and more. With over 260 historic hotels across the
United States from Puerto Rico to Hawaii, there is sure to be an
affordable dream destination for everyone.
“Exploration
has always driven the American Dream. It’s this inquisitive spirit that
has helped write our history books, shape America’s iconic landmarks and
pave new roads to make way for memorable journeys,” said Lawrence
Horwitz, Executive Director – Historic Hotels of America and Historic
Hotels Worldwide. “In honor of 350 years of travel, Historic Hotels of
America has launched an all-NEW Super Site — American Dreams. This second Super Site follows on the heels of the Romance Super Site, which Historic Hotels of America launched in early February.”
Need a travel-inspired playlist? Check out these Road Trips Songs. Want to salute our freedom? Book a historic hotel then visit these five national monuments. Feeling hungry? Scope out the best BBQ joints, bourbon trails and wine country by perusing the site’s culinary adventures.
When visiting
the American Dreams Super Site homepage, a number of navigational tools
help travelers peruse the site’s many inspirations.The main navigation:
The site is divided into six content sections — Family Vacations, Road
Trips, Heritage & Culture, Culinary Destinations and Urban
Adventures — with each of these pages showcasing article thumbnails.
When a consumer clicks on the image, they navigate to that feature
story. These stories include hotel advertorials, which solely feature
participating hotels, and topical editorials, which highlight select
destinations based on editorial content.
Family Vacations
Focus your
family vacations in and around historic hotels. Most historic hotels
include family-fun recreation and kid-friendly attractions. Whether
you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a family vacation, Historic
Hotels of America offers up everything from family beach vacations to
amusement park thrills.
Travel to
Hershey, Pennsylvania, experience and Explore Hershey Park, an amusement
park full of candy land thrills. After a day of fun, check into Hershey
Park’s official resort, The Hotel Hershey®, built by
chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey in 1933. Or, travel to Tennessee and
hop on board at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, a train-themed hotel. Once
an operating train station in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the 106-year-old
terminal station was converted into a beautiful hotel in 1973, where
guests can opt to sleep in one of 48 authentic Victorian train cars.
Road Trips
Pack up the car
for a road trip, or scenic drive and stay in a historic hotels. For
example and long before the “interstate” was born, road trippers looked
to Route 66 to venture across America. This 2,448 mile stretch is among
America’s most famous roads, connecting a number of states between
Chicago to California, with historic hotels along the way. Every road
trip, whether spontaneous or planned, needs a few essential items — an
adventurous route, road trip music and a reservation at Historic Hotels
of America.
There are
plenty of historic hotels located along Route 66, with comfortable
lodging and fantastic amenities. In Oklahoma City, Skirvin Hilton
provides respite for the weary road traveler. This 1911 beaut was named
after its founder, oil tycoon William Balser “Bill” Skirvin. Meanwhile,
Colcord Hotel, the city’s first skyscraper, is another overnight stop in
Oklahoma City. For a one-of-a-kind Historic Hotel experience, stray an
hour away from Route 66 to stay at La Fonda in Santa Fe. Well worth the
extra miles, you’ll experience an authentic Pueblo-style inn.
National Parks & Lands
Discover and
Explore parks, lands, and heritage sites in and around historic hotels
across the nation. America is filled with innumerable treasures. Here’s a
nod to the many parks, forests, monuments and byways that have long
captured the hearts of the American traveler. For example, he
Appalachian Mountains offer up the east’s breathtaking Blue Ridge
Parkway and a myriad of national parks, protected forests many with
nearby historic hotels. Scattered throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains,
quant towns greet America’s road trippers, like Banner Elk, North
Carolina, where the population barely peaks 1,000. In Banner Elk, The
Mast Farm Inn provides a historic country retreat for travelers. The
main inn features charming rooms with four-posters beds, claw-foot tubs
and endless farmhouse charm.
At the other
end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
straddles the boarder of North Carolina and Tennessee. Just outside the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Asheville, North Carolina, one
of the country’s most celebrated resorts calls the Blue Ridge Mountains
home — The Omni Grove Park Inn. This AAA Four Diamond Property is listed
on Fodor's “Top 10 Luxury Spa Resorts” and in Travel + Leisure’s rankings of “Top Spa Resorts” in the world.
Heritage & Cultural Getaways
Interested in
ghost stories and the paranormal? Make your vacation truly memorable.
Add a little heritage and a dash of culture by visiting one of many
attractions near Historic Hotels of America. Take in a nostalgic
festival, visit a national monument or explore a historic battlefield.
Your adventure awaits. We have legendary stories to share at Historic
Hotels of America.
Many historic
hotels are rumored to have played host to more than just their paying
customers. Whether or not you believe these ghosts stories, one thing is
certain — these friendly hauntings leave guests talking about their
hotel experience for years! Known as “America’s most haunted hotel,”
the ghost stories are plentiful at 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa. It’s
said that one of the Irish stonemasons, known as “Michael,” plunged to
his death after falling from Room 218 during hotel construction. Guests
report a number of strange activities from this room.
The inspiration
for Stephen King’s “The Shining,” The Stanley has lots of haunting
appeal, especially when guests tour the creepy underground tunnel that
runs beneath the hotel. But that’s not the hotel’s most haunting aspect.
The hotel’s original owner, F.O. Stanley is known to haunt the hotel.
He and his wife have been seen dressed in formal attire on the main
staircase and in other public areas, and Flora’s piano occasionally
echoes in the ballroom.
Culinary Destinations
Experience
culinary destinations, spirits, wine, food, festivals and trails
throughout the country. There’s nothing like local flavor to add a
little extra zing to your trip. From food festivals to fine dining, from
Sonoma’s Wine Country to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Historic Hotels of
America tips its glass to these culinary destinations. Interested in
the latest vintages in the heart of Napa Valley? Nestled into the heart
of Napa Valley, the Napa River Inn stands out as an upscale boutique
hotel. The inn adjoins the historic Napa Mill, which offers dining,
shopping and 7,300 square feet of outdoor reception space in the
Riverbend Performance Plaza for wine-induced celebrations.
For more then
200 years, generations of Bourbon brewers handed down secret-family
recipes and time-honored processes that shaped today’s legendary
Kentucky distilleries. Experience the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and check
into a Historic Hotel of America to enjoy more Kentucky history. Not far
from the Bourbon Trail is The Seelbach Hilton, the height of Kentucky
luxury. During the roaring 1920s, The Seelbach was the most glamorous
spot for cards, attracting infamous gangsters, like Al Capone and the
Beer Baron of the Bronx, during Prohibition.
Urban Adventures
Bustling city
centers located throughout the United States from New York to San
Francisco are a great way to experience famous cultural icons, museums,
and history while staying at nearby historic hotels. Choose from 11
hotels in Washington, DC. The Jefferson, DC is a luxury hotel that
celebrates and embodies the spirit of one of our founding fathers,
Thomas Jefferson. Just four blocks from The White House, this downtown
hotel affords a treasured account of its significant history alongside
thoughtfully appointed accommodations, opulent meeting rooms, and
gracious hospitality and service.
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