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Have you ever dreamed of staying in a cozy inn by the sea steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty? Here it is! Set along the dramatic Oregon coastline is this historic bed and breakfast - an old light keepers cottage near the regional lighthouse whose light has shone for over a century providing... Continue Reading →
Some escapism is in order! What better place to transcend the dreary day than this quaint boutique hotel in Paris that feels as though it is set in the French countryside? The Hôtel des Grandes Écoles is located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, near the left bank of the... Continue Reading →
Located in Belleville, Illinois - a town just outside of St. Louis, Missouri - is this fabulous warehouse that has been converted into a fun family home. The building is deceiving - locals probably drive by it every day not knowing how cool this place is. But if they could see beyond the privacy gates,... Continue Reading →
Few places are better for autumn and Halloween fun than the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow in New York state. Sleepy Hollow celebrates hard through the month of October with an impressive array of parades, festivals, block parties, and other Halloween-themed events. There's even a good chance you'll run into the Headless Horseman. Yes folks, this... Continue Reading →
There are many houses in America that claim to be the "oldest". And while scientific dating and historic records have been used to prove approximate ages, we will never really know for sure which house can truly claim that title. But the Pickering House is unique in the United States as the oldest house to... Continue Reading →
Located in Traverse City, Michigan, is the beloved Sleder's Family Tavern. It was established in 1882 and is Michigan’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. That's a lot of years of slinging hash! Sleder's has long been housed in this very location in northern Michigan in this fabulous historic building. The two-story structure is the original saloon... Continue Reading →
This charming brick cottage in the English countryside was Jane Austen’s final home - the place where she wrote all six of her beloved novels. The home is located in the village of Chawton near Alton in Hampshire, England. Here, the celebrated novelist spent the last eight years of her life writing, revising, and publishing... Continue Reading →
If you are a fan of real-life movie houses, this one should tickle your fancy. The Top Gun House is a historic landmark located in Oceanside, California known for being the location of a scene in the 1986 film Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise You may recall that this house was the beachfront home of Maverick's (Tom... Continue Reading →
This super fun place dates back to 1908 and is the oldest municipal building left standing in Corsicana, Texas. The Old City Jail is located in the downtown area and was completely renovated in 2015 when it was converted into a 1,200-square-foot residence. It is currently listed for sale by owner for $534,000. With bars... Continue Reading →
Not only is this place overflowing with Nordic charm, it was also once home to a legendary local folk hero named Jordmor Jensine. Located in Eidsdal, Norway this quaint home is infused with the protective spirit of "Jensine the midwife" who is thought to guard the region and its inhabitants. Local lore tells of a... Continue Reading →
