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Bed & Breakfast Getaways from Cleveland

80 Charming Small Inns Perfect for a Weekend or an Evening Away from Home

Bed & Breakfasts make great destinations for overnight and weekend trips. Here are 80 B&Bs and small inns that Clevelanders (and Cleveland visitors) should know about, because they’re perfect for a quick getaway—just a short drive from home.

Visit a quaint town filled with antique stores and homey restaurants, sample the nightlife in an exciting metropolitan area, or take some time away to do . . . nothing.

These B&Bs are organized by location, to make finding one easy if you already have travel plans taking you to some part of Ohio or neighboring states. Special chapters organize B&Bs by type of location—college towns, for example. Or use the Idea Index—it groups B&Bs by specialties, such as “Cozy Firesides” or “Outdoorsy Activities Nearby”—when you’re not exactly sure what you’re looking for yet.

Each inn is described in objective detail, so you’ll know what to expect. (You probably don’t want to bring the dog to a lace-filled Victorian—or spend your 1st anniversary at an inn where everyone else has brought their kids!) All the facts you’ll need to plan your visit are included—price, directions, credit cards accepted, number and types of rooms, meal information, pets allowed, reservation requirements, and more.

Unlike some Bed & Breakfast guides, this one accepts NO advertising or payment for listings. These B&Bs were selected by travel writer Doris Larson solely based on their quality. She knows, because she visited them all in person.

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Great Inn Getaways from Cleveland

58 Distinctive Inns & Hotels Perfect for a Weekend or an Evening Away from Home

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.

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