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The bed and breakfast inns in Washington, D.C., are sold out due to the celebration of President Obama's inauguration. But don't despair. You, too, can enjoy the festivities in one of the fantastic residences, open to the public, that are part of the original thirteen colonies. At iLoveInns.com, you will find a detailed list of these beautiful late 18th-century bed and breakfast inns. Like the White House, these luxurious inns enjoy the Roman and Greek-inspired Palladian influence and are tastefully and elegantly furnished. Enjoy watching this televised event among buffed mahogany paneling, gilded chairs and trim satin settees.
by JaneLeisteiner
The bed and breakfast inns in Washington, D.C., are sold out due to the celebration of President Obama's inauguration. But don't despair. You, too, can enjoy the festivities in one of the fantastic residences, open to the public, that are part of the original thirteen colonies. At iLoveInns.com, you will find a detailed list of these beautiful late 18th-century bed and breakfast inns. Like the White House, these luxurious inns enjoy the Roman and Greek-inspired Palladian influence and are tastefully and elegantly furnished. Enjoy watching this televised event among buffed mahogany paneling, gilded chairs and trim satin settees.
Start by visiting the city that inspired the White House. The court house and several plantations within Charleston, South Carolina, have ties to White House architect James Hoban. One columned historical landmark, the Governor's House Inn, is the former home of Governor Edward Rutledge, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. With the addition of canopy beds and marble bathtubs, the mansion is now an elegant bed and breakfast servicing dignitaries from Main Street, USA. The home's richly colored walls and upholstery evoke the Red Room and the Vermeil Room in the White House.
In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt paid a visit to the elegant Devonfield Country Inn Bed & Breakfast in Lee, Massachusetts. At the time, this charming inn was hosting Queen Wilhelmina of Holland who was escaping the destructive wrath of a Nazi takeover of her country. Today, the Devonfield Country Inn B&B opens its doors for visitors to partake of exquisite accommodations. If possible, stay in the Roosevelt Room and enjoy the panoramic view of the Berkshire Hills and a fire-side chat while nestling up to the wood burning fireplace.
A Williamsburg White House in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, celebrates presidents through the ages. Luxurious and spacious, this bed and breakfast is fit for the First Family. Each presidential suite is fitted with period furnishings and memorabilia inspired by the greats, from Washington to Roosevelt. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride down the same street where George Washington led his troops to victory in Yorktown and be back in time to witness history in the making - many of the rooms come with televisions for watching the inauguration.
The Washington Plantation, a beautifully restored Greek Revival inn, is located in Washington, Georgia, and is nestled comfortably on seven acres of heavily treed grounds. The bedrooms are unbelievably elegant with crystal chandeliers, fireplaces and gracious baths. This charming inn provides a similar setting to the wedding of President Grover Cleveland and Frances Folsom who were married in 1886 in the White House.
If you hesitate to fight the crowds for the 2012 inauguration in Washington, D.C., take the time to plan your inaugural celebration now at an elegant inn. Visit iLoveInns.com and browse through the 19,000 bed and breakfasts and country inns that specialize in other events and locations that may be of interest to you. Many of the above listed properties are included in the best selling bed and breakfast guidebook, Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns with a Buy-One-Get-One-Free-Night certificate. ILoveInns also offers gift certificates for their Bed & Breakfasts, a perfect solution for a special occasion.
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