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EUREKA SPRINGS

THE BASIN PARK HOTEL. 12 Spring Street. (501) 253-7837. Room rates range from $50 for a walk-in on a slow weekday to $125+ for a jacuzzi room on a popular weekend. Website: www.basinpark.com . email: basinprk@ipa.nt

CRESCENT HOTEL. 75 Prospect. (800) 342-9766. “Queen of the Ozarks,” built in 1886. Victorian decor. Each room unique. 68 rooms, from $59. A/C. Pets allowed. Smoking allowed. Children welcome.

ROSEWOOD COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST. 1 Kingshighway. (800) 601-4851 or (501) 253-7674. Charming 3-story Victorian cottage on Historic Loop. Beautiful antiques, lace & quilts, romantic Jacuzzis, cozy fireplaces, relaxed atmosphere. 3 rooms, $85-$120. Full breakfast, a/c. No pets. Smoking in specified areas. Children welcome.

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PLYMOUTH

PLYMOUTH ROCK ROOST, 201 W. Summer. (309) 458-6444. Spacious Queen Anne with antiques, plants. Near Amish shops, other antique shops. 3 rooms, 2 shared baths. Full breakfast. $55 to $59. A/C. No smoking. Children over 12 welcome. Visit our web site: www.plymouthil.com

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DOVER

1878 SAGE INN & STAGE COACH STATION. 13553 SW K-4 hwy. (Dover). (785) 256-6050, toll-free: 866-INN-OPEN. National Register, old stone inn, 85 miles from Kansas City, 15 minutes west of Topeka. 4 rooms, $70 to $85. Full breakfast, a/c, no pets. Smoking in specified areas. www.historicsageinn.com

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GALLATIN

SANDMAN MOTEL. 512 Main (South Hwy. 13) (660) 663-2191. Midway betw. Jamesport (Amish country), Hamilton (J.C. Penny birthplace), Adam Ondi Ahman (Mormon history). Local golf, fishing, hunting. Spacious rooms w/cable TV, A/C, free morning coffee. Arrangement w/kennel for pets. Smoking & non-smoking. Single, dbl. rooms from $31.75. (New owners)

HAMILTON

SHOAL CREEK BED AND BREAKFAST. 100 N. Gallatin (816) 583-4475. Stately 1904 home boasts beautiful woodwork and spacious rooms. 3 rooms. 1 w/adj. bath $85; 2 rooms share a hall bath: $75. Full breakfast. Evening dessert served. A/C. No pets. No smoking. Responsible older children welcome.

INDEPENDENCE

SERENDIPITY BED & BREAKFAST. 116 S. Pleasant Avenue 64050-3638. The ultimate Victorian experience! A museum you can sleep in! 1887 3-story brick home in walking distance of most historic sites, shops & restaurants. 5 suites plus Garden Room all w/private baths, $45-$85 + tax. Full breakfast, a/c, TV. Near Chiefs & Royals games. No smoking inside. Well-behaved children & pets welcomed! 1-800-203-4299 (9 a.m.-9 p.m. CST please) Phone or write for brochure or see us on www.bbhost.com/serendipitybb

WOODSON GUEST HOUSE. 1604 W. Lexington. (816) 254-0551. Red brick Italianate 1860’s home on historic registry. Near quaint shops and Old Independence Square. 4 rooms from $75-$95. Full breakfast, No smoking, children or pets allowed, air conditioned.

JAMESPORT

PAINTED LADY GUEST COTTAGE. Early 1900s, totally renovated. Victorian cottage comfortably furnished with period antiques. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Full use of house. Snacks upon arrival, and full breakfast served. Call (660) 684-6080 or toll free 1-800-860-2100, code 283357. www.amishcountrybustours.com

ARBOR HOUSE COUNTRY INN. 103 S. Olive. Complex consists of the main house where breakfast is served, and 3 new suites with separate entrances and private baths. Children welcome. Non-smoking. 3 blocks to center of town. $95-$125 + tax. Includes welcome basket, full country breakfast, a/c suites, beautifully decorated rooms w/views, microwave & refrigerator, satellite tv. www.jamesport.net. Reservations 888-281-9672.

KANSAS CITY

GLADSTONE MANOR. 412 Gladstone Blvd. (816) 483-5539. Post-Victorian home in Historic Northeast District. 10-15 minutes from Downtown and Plaza. $85 to $125. Full breakfast, A/C, no smoking. Children welcome.

HISTORIC SUITES OF AMERICA. 612 Central. 1-800-733-0612. Charming all-suite hotel located in historic garment district, two buildings listed on National Register of Historic Places. Official stop of KC Trolley. 101 rooms, with rates from $69 to $130. Continental breakfast, A/C, pets allowed. Smoking in specified areas. Children welcome.

VIENNA WOODS GUEST HOUSE. 7405 James Reed Rd. (816) 353-5393. Private Swiss Chalet nestled in the woods, creatively decorated throughout w/ complete kitchen, 2 full baths. Two bedrooms, each w/ antique brass full beds. Cozy sitting area with cable TV. Hors d’oeurve plate on arrival. Gracious hot Continental breakfast available in your own kitchen. Smoke free, adults only. No pets. $189 dbl. occ., additional guests $35 ea. will sleep 5.

LEXINGTON

RYLAND HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST. 1809 Main St. (678) 637-3700. Experience southern charm in greek Revival home in Historic Neighborhoods district. Select from three beautiful guest rooms w/ shared bath, or master suite on main w/private bath. $75 to $90 per night. Includes full country breakfast, free beverages, evening snacks. Non-smoking, nonallergenic home. Reservations suggested.

PLATTSBURG

LA BELLE MAISON BED & BREAKFAST. 200 W. Broadway. (816) 930-3243. “Beautiful house” in historic town, within walking distance of antique and specialty shops, restaurants, and other Victorian homes. Three rooms $80 and $90, all with private baths. Three-course gourmet breakfast, complimentary evening snack and beverage. No smoking, no pets.

PINK ROSEBUD BED & BREAKFAST. 500 S. Birch Ave. (816) 930-3088. Home built in 1878, furnished in eclectic antiques. 5 rooms, 4 with private baths. 2 rooms can be made into suite. All rooms have TV. Choice of king size, double iron beds, queen size, or double beds. $75 per night. Includes dessert in evening & 3-course breakfast. Bottled water & soda pop free. Smoking porches avail. Not handicap-accessible. No pets. 48-hr. cancellation policy.

PLEASANT HILL

MULBERRY HILL BED & BREAKFAST. 226 N. Armstrong (816) 540-3457. Old fashioned comfort & hospitality in 1904 Colonial style home. Historic town w/antique shop. 5 guest rooms w/private baths, all queen-size beds, hot tub, full breakfast. $60-$90 dbl. occ. A/C. No pets, no smoking. Common area has TV, phone.

ST. JOSEPH

SHAKESPEARE CHATEAU. 809 Hall Street. (816) 232-2667. Victorian mansion with fine art & antiques. Romantic, relaxing atmosphere. 7 rooms from $100 to $150. Full breakfast, A/C, no pets, no smoking. Children 10 and older welcome.

WESTON

INN AT WESTON LANDING. 526 Welt Street (816) 640-5788 (Toll free outside KC metro: 877-272-5788. Four spacious suite-sized rooms with private baths, guest parlor with cable TV, full country breakfast in adjoining antique shop. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, museum. Rates start at $90. Children 12 and older welcome. No pets or smoking.
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