Great Inn Getaways from Cleveland
58 Distinctive Inns & Hotels Perfect for a Weekend or an Evening Away from Home
by Doris Larson
- Format: Softcover, 256 pages, 5.3 x 8.5 inches
- Illustrations: 60 black-and-white photographs
- ISBN: 978-1-886228-75-7
- Price: $14.95
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Description
Looking for a real change of scenery? Good news: you don't have to travel far. Try any of these 58 great destinations (all just a short drive from Cleveland) for a refreshingly unique getaway.
No boring chain hotels here, no cookie-cutter motels; these places have true character.
You'll find a fanciful Renaissance castle with 30 miles of hiking trails on a 1,100-acre estate; a National Landmark inn amid a historic Arts & Crafts community; a chic and sleek modern boutique hotel in a renovated downtown warehouse; a family farm that lets kids sample traditional farm life; trademark American Victorian hotels with wide, rocking-chair–lined verandas; and much more. There are wonderful options for all moods and seasons.
In addition to deluxe accommodations, you'll find adventurous menus, exotic decor, breathtaking vistas, and old-fashioned hospitality.
Each getaway includes plenty of nearby activities—theater, shopping, museums, hiking, dining, tours, and more.
Let this book be your personal guide to dozens of truly satisfying nearby getaways. Spend less time looking, more time relaxing!
Chapters include: Grand Old Hotels, Historic Inns, Lake Erie Stays, Amish Stays, Spas, Castles & Historic Villages, Family Stays, College Towns, and City Stays.
By the author of Bed & Breakfast Getaways from Cleveland.
Reviews
- “Think of author Doris Larson as the 'Inspector 12' of travel--and know that only meritorious accommodations garnered a listing in her guidebook . . . This guide's a pleasure to use . . . the means to a refreshing and pleasurable end.” — The WIne Buzz
- “A delightful read, chock full of information. Even if you can't get away right now, it will give you plenty of ideas for future trips.” — Currents
- “A great source to consult when planning a weekend.” — North Coast Sports
- “Professional traveler writer Doris Larson has taken all the guesswork out of finding that special place to spend the night, as well as things to see and do in the area.” — Record Courier
About Doris Larson
Doris Larson is a professional travel journalist who has written numerous articles on accommodations and destinations. Her work has appeared in Inn Traveler, Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal, Inns & Retreats, Ohio Magazine, Northern Ohio Live, Cleveland Magazine, Country Living, and many others. She served on the panel of guidebook writers and editors responsible for selecting the "54 Great American Inns" for the April 1999 National Geographic Traveler. She personally visited every inn reviewed in this book. She lives in Kent, Ohio. More About Doris Larson
Contains References to:
American Victorian hotels, Amish Country, Castles, Cincinnati Hotels, Classic Inns, Cleveland Travel, College Towns, Family Vacations, Grand Old Hotels, Historic Villages, Lakes Erie Hotels, Michigan Hotels, Ohio Beaches, Ohio Food, Ohio Getaways, Ohio Spas, Ohio Vacations, Pittsburgh Hotels, Renaissance Castle