Missouri
This elegant 1885 mansion houses five spacious guest rooms upstairs and a handful of common parlors from which to soak in the opulence of yesteryear…
Must-see hotels in The Great Plains
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Iowa
This is the longest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi and a true treasure of downtown Cedar Falls. Open since 1853, it's been kept in…
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Nebraska
This charming B&B lies within a restored barn on an old sugar-beet farm. The walls are adorned with the owners' museum-quality collection of Native…
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Kansas
There is so much to love about this charming motel overlooking Cottonwood River and the falls, not least of which is the bargain price. Stone walls, wood…
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Nebraska
This soaring hotel is in a repurposed 1930 commercial building that, as the name implies, was designed in sleek art deco style. Rooms are very comfortable…
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Kansas City
Jefferson House is funkier than most Missouri mansion-cum-B&Bs, with a mix of modern and classic touches. There are just three rooms and one has sweeping…
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St Louis
This upscale inn near Forest Park oozes character, from its stained-glass windows to the all-encompassing British literary theme. The hodgepodge of…
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Missouri
The four suites in these 1820 stone row houses are posh escapes. If all are booked out, try the sister property, Boone's Lick Trail Inn, five blocks down…
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Iowa
Once a frat house, this stolid brick building from 1924 is now a very comfortable 15-room hotel. Furnishings are high quality and the entire place feels a…
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North Dakota
A stylish and swank revamp of a flophouse, the 17 well-appointed rooms here are each decorated by a local artist. Fargo's most chic restaurant, HoDo, and…
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Iowa
This is the Stick-style Victorian home of jazz legend Bix Beiderbecke's grandparents. Now a four-room B&B, it's got some incredible period wallpaper and…
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Iowa
Four-poster beds and other antiques adorn this six-room 1913 Dutch Colonial place that's an easy walk from downtown. Ask the amiable owner about the house…
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City's first skyscraper, built in 1911, is now a luxurious 12-story hotel. Many original flourishes, such as the marble-clad lobby, survive while…
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Missouri
Dating to 1903, this plush nine-room B&B is right in the old town. It's away from the frenetic commercialism of the Strip, and has a great on-site wine…
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Oklahoma
Restored to its 1927-era Route 66 splendor, this historic hotel east of downtown has 26 luxurious rooms with hardwood floors and plush period furniture…
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St Louis
Right in the midst of Central West End's upscale fun, this indie eight-story hotel contains 217 remodeled rooms (with refrigerators and microwaves) inside…
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Iowa
An elegant five-story commercial building downtown has been transformed into a luxurious hotel with only 51 rooms. It's got more character than the chains…
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Iowa
A sprawling resort right on West Okoboji Lake, room choices range from simple tree-shaded cabins to large waterfront apartments. A plethora of activities…
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Kansas City
The 12 rooms at this posh B&B are furnished like the home of your rich country-club friends. It's a big old mansion between the art museums and the Plaza…
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Missouri
Perched along the banks of the Current River near Van Buren, this scenic hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. All…
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Nebraska
Part of a small chain of hotels with locations only near major college campuses, the Graduate Lincoln caters to the permanent student in every grad. There…
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North Dakota
This highly recommended and locally owned hotel has spacious rooms with kitchenettes and comfy living quarters. Perks include a warm breakfast, free…
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Missouri
Across the street from the Truman Home, this 30-room hotel looks basic from the outside. Enter its cheery halls, however, and you'll find well-appointed …
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Heavenly Habitat Bed & Breakfast
Iowa
This is where actress Maureen O'Hara stayed when she came to Winterset in 2013 for a John Wayne birthday celebration. The three rooms are in a former…
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Oklahoma
Look up at the tin ceilings to check out the bullet holes at this bank-cum-inn, the site of many a frontier times robbery. The 12 rooms are spacious and…
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North Dakota
Staying at this comfortable five-room inn is like arriving at your friend's Western-themed vacation home. The owners live on site and can tell you…
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Missouri
This centrally located boutique hotel is a welcome alternative to the chains that encircle Columbia. Opened in 1928, it's had a thorough refurbishment,…
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South Dakota
This welcoming four-room inn has an understated charm and is free of the suffocating twee doodads common in other B&Bs. Two of the rooms have Jacuzzi tubs…
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Iowa
A traditional lake resort with 16 simple wooden cabins on a quiet corner of Big Spirit Lake. The units range in size, all have basic cooking facilities. A…
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Kansas
This grand lavender-tinted building dates to 1882 and was the home of Eisenhower's boyhood friend Swede Hazlett. It's been restored to its Victorian…
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Oklahoma
Step back in time to the late 1950s at this period-inspired hotel within the top floors of Frank Lloyd Wright's 19-story 'Prairie Skyscraper.' The 21…
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Kansas
This hotel is located in historic brick buildings on Cottonwood Falls' main drag. The 10 rooms are large and well appointed. The restaurant (mains $20 to …
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Oklahoma
In a genteel quarter of the city just northwest of downtown, this gracious 1904-vintage B&B welcomes guests to eight rooms with period charm, plenty of…
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Oklahoma
This grand four-room B&B lies within a genteel English Tudor manor house in the Founder's Place Historic District. Some rooms have jet tubs and all stays…
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Oklahoma
Look in the hallway for the photos of this 1929 10-story hotel before its opulent renovation. Public spaces are suitably grand; the 55 rooms are newly…
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Kansas City
Affiliated with Holiday Inn, this 16-story hotel dates from 1925. It has been restored to its Italian Romanesque splendor and has 193 compact yet stylish…
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Iowa
Built in 1867, this Queen Anne house was built by an early Madison County pioneer (and lawyer). There are three comfortable rooms, each with plush bedding…
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Oklahoma
This 1904 Victorian house – built before Oklahoma was a state – has been lovingly restored into a colorful B&B. Each of the three rooms has its own gas…
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Iowa
This historic hotel in downtown Ottumwa, 15 miles away from the American Gothic House Center, boasts a grand facade and five floors of comfortable rooms…
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Oklahoma
This luxe B&B overlooks Medicine Creek and features the works of local artists that evoke the spirit of the American West. Each room has a private…
