This Place Matters
Historic Hotels Of America® Offers Preservation Month Packages

Each year, National Preservation Month promotes historic preservation efforts in big cities and small towns across America. This year’s theme, “This Place Matters,” imparts the message that the places in our lives matter – they hold significance and hold memories for us, as individuals, as a community and as a culture. Members of Historic Hotels of America are honoring the places that matter with packages and promotions during the month of May. A complete list of packages can be found on the Historic Hotels of America website at www.historichotels.org. Some packages can be booked through HHA online or by using 800-678-8946 (look for the icon). A portion of the proceeds from reservations booked through HHA are returned to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. All offers are subject to availability and must be booked in advance. Unless specified, tax and gratuity are not included. Certain restrictions and blackout dates apply.

For information contact:
Mary Billingsley, Director of Public Relations, Tel: 202-588-6061
or email: HHAPR@PreferredHotelGroup.com

	Northeast

The Spa at Norwich Inn, Norwich, Ct. 800-678-8946/860-886-2401 Weekend Country Getaway (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
The Spa at Norwich Inn has been a pre-eminent country retreat since 1930. Your package for each night includes guestroom, breakfast and dinner, full use of the Spa Facility, including sauna, steam room, whirlpool, indoor pool, relaxation room, fitness center, robe, slippers and locker room, as well as daily morning walk, FIT TIPS, Morning Meditation, SPA 101, Afternoon Tea & Scones, Afternoon Wine Tasting. $173 per person, per night, double, triple or quad occupancy. Rate includes tax, gratuity and service charges. Valid Sun. – Thurs., excluding holidays.
The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston 617-267-5300 Freedom Trail Discovery Package (ongoing)
The Freedom Trail features sixteen historic sites, all significant in this country’s early struggle for freedom, connected by a 2.5 mile red brick line that links one place to another and the past to the present. The Fairmont Copley Plaza celebrates Boston’s rich history and the 50th anniversary of this legendary attraction with the Freedom Trail Discovery Package. Includes one night’s accommodations, two passes to the Walk Into History tour, two tickets to the Freedom Trail museums (Old South Meeting House, Old State House and Paul Revere House) and The Freedom Trail: An Artist’s View. $289 per night, double occupancy.
Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club, Lenox, Mass. 800-678-8946/413-637-1364 Culture in the Country (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
Experience some of the best museums and historical sites that the Berkshire region has to offer. Package includes one night’s resort accommodations, full country buffet breakfast for two, access to the Spa at Cranwell with indoor pool, and four tickets to your choice of venues, including Chesterwood and Norman Rockwell Museums, the Clark Art Institute, Hancock Shaker Village and more. $385 per room, double occupancy Sun. – Thurs.; $460 per room Fri., Sat. & holidays during May and June.
The Porches Inn at Mass MoCA, No. Adams, Mass. 800-678-8946/413-664-0400 MASS MoCA Package (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
Discover modern art along the Mohawk Trail. For the culturally inclined, the MASS MoCA package offers tickets to the internationally acclaimed Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Package also includes breakfast, dinner and overnight lodging. Through May 15, per package rates are $239 Sun. – Thurs.; $299 Fri. & Sat. From May 16 through Nov. 2008, rates are $295 Sun. – Thurs. Rates based on double occupancy.
The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, Mass. 800-678-8946/413-298-5545 Rockwell Retreat (thru May 29, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Tour the Norman Rockwell Museum, which offers the foremost collection of the beloved illustrator’s work, including “Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas” and “Rosie the Riveter.” The Rockwell Retreat features two passes to the museum, dinner and breakfast for two at the Red Lion Inn and overnight lodging. $285 per couple, double occupancy, Sun. – Thurs. $325 per couple, double occupancy on Fri. Includes tax and gratuity.
Wentworth by the Sea, Marriott Hotel & Spa, Newcastle, N.H. 800-678-8946/603-422-7322 Distinctive Destination Dining Package (May 1-31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Wentworth by the Sea, A Marriott Hotel & Spa is a true preservation success story. Reopened in 2003 after a spectacular renovation and expansion, it received the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s President’s Award. The resort proudly celebrates the selection of Portsmouth, N.H. as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Share the celebration with a luxurious package, including accommodations overlooking Little Harbor on the Atlantic and breakfast and dinner for two in the Wentworth Dining Room. $269 per night, double occupancy. Valid Sun. – Thurs.
Mountain View Grand Resort, Whitefield, N.H. 800-678-8946/603-837-2100 Culinary Festival (May 16 & 17, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Delight your palate with this weekend in the White Mountains. Nine celebrity chefs from Boston to Florida will convene for the Culinary Festival. Activities include cooking demonstrations, wine, bourbon, coffee and beer tastings and the James Beard Dinner Dance, featuring and 18-piece Big Band orchestra. Rates from $750 per couple for a two-night stay. Tax and gratuity included.
Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown, N.Y. 607-547-9931 Museum Experience Package (May 1 - 31, 2008)
Hit a homerun this spring with a visit to the Otesaga Resort Hotel. Add the following to your regular room rate: tickets for two to the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum with commemorative book, admission to The Farmers’ Museum and Fenimore Art Museum with special gift, wooden nickel redeemable for a ride on the Empire State Carousel at the Farmers’ Museum and discount coupons to area gift shops and museums All this for an additional $75 per couple. Room rates begin at $390 per night, double occupancy.
Jumeirah Essex House, New York City 212-247-0300 Arts in the Park (thru May 31, 2008)
Explore the art and culture of New York City with this special offer. Enjoy a guided tour of the hotel’s Heart of Central Park exhibition, established in collaboration with the Museum of the City of New York. (Tours must be arranged with the hotel concierge one week prior to arrival.) Take a self-guided tour of Central Park, complete with MP3 player. $449 per night, double occupancy.
The Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, N.Y. 800-678-8946/518-891-2200 Bed and Breakfast Package (May 1-31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Spring into Saranac Lake and take a trip on the wild side. Spend one night in a deluxe room and enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading off to explore the acclaimed museum, The Wild Center in nearby Tupper Lake. $89 per night, Sun. – Thurs., $99 per night Fri. & Sat.
Vanderbilt Hall Hotel, Newport, R.I. 800-678-8946/401-846-6200 Gilded Age Package (May 1 - May 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
To celebrate Preservation Month, Vanderbilt Hall, Newport’s modern mansion hotel is proud to offer is Gilded Age package. Stay two nights in a junior suite and feast on Gilded Age cocktails and Cornelius Vanderbilt’s favorite “Crunch Chips.” $599 per couple, double occupancy.
Equinox, The Vermont Resort, Manchester Village, Vt. 800-678-8946/802-362-4700 Hildene Estate Package (thru May 29, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Visit this former Lincoln family summer home, located just one mile from the Equinox. View a video orientation, take a self-guided tour of the home and gardens and enjoy a demonstration of the 1,000-pipe Aeolian organ. Visit the cutting and kitchen gardens, the observatory and exhibits. Guided tours are offered at noon each day, by appointment at other times. $239 per couple, per night, Sun. – Thurs. $339 Fri. & Sat.

	Mid-Atlantic

Hotel Lombardy, Washington, D.C. 202-828-2600 Romantic Inspirations (ongoing)
Let the Hotel Lombardy put the spark of passion in your eyes and warm your heart. Entertain your significant other in a spacious, luxurious guest room with the perfect ambiance. Enjoy a lovely dinner for two in the Café Lombardy and retire to your room for chocolate truffles, strawberries and champagne. From $179 -$259 per package, double occupancy.
Phoenix Park Hotel, Washington, D.C. 202-638-6900 City Running Tour Package (May 1 - 31, 2008)
Stay in luxury overnight accommodations and see the nation’s capital like never before, with a six-mile running tour of the city with a tour guide, door to door service, bottled water, photos, a souvenir bag and a chance to exercise while learning about the history, culture and urban myths of D.C. from a local’s perspective. From $279 per night, double occupancy. Valid Fri. & Sat. only.
Admiral Fell Inn, Baltimore 410-522-7377 History and the Harbor (ongoing)
Discover the history of Baltimore with this special package that highlights many of the city’s distinctive attractions. Enjoy deluxe overnight accommodations, and exclusive Harbor Magic Passport that offers exclusive savings and special offers, two adult Heritage Passes (valid for one-time admission over four days) to the USS Constellation, the Baltimore Maritime Museum, Flag House and the Star-Spangled Banner Museum, Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture, Top of the World Observation Level, the Carroll Mansion and the Jewish Museum of Maryland. From $234 per night, double occupancy. Children’s passes can be added for an additional fee.
Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel, Taneytown, Md. 410-756-6812 Gettysburg Experience (ongoing)
Relive one of America’s seminal moments as you experience this history of Gettysburg. Take a bus tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield and enjoy admittance to three of the following sites: Hall of Presidents, Soldier’s National Museum, Jennie Wade House Museum, Lincoln Train Museum or the Gettysburg Battle Theatre. Your one-night stay in a luxurious room in the antebellum mansion also includes afternoon tea in the drawing room, evening hors d’oeuvres, a six-course dinner for two in the Smokehouse Restaurant, a wake-up tray delivered to your door the next morning, followed by a full country gourmet breakfast. Take home a copy of Newt Gingrich’s novel Gettysburg. $195 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Suites are an additional $25 per person. Add a second night for $79 per person or a Saturday night stay for an additional $75 per person. (Dinner not included in extra night stay.)
Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, Pa. 800-678-8946/814-624-5672 Bedford Legends Escape Package (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
History has been reborn at the historic Bedford Springs Resort. An extensive, multi-million dollar restoration has brought the magic of this American classic back to life. Package includes luxurious overnight accommodations, breakfast in the Crystal Dining Room and a historical tour of the hotel. $165 per person, double occupancy on weekdays. $180 per person, double occupancy on weekends.
Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pa. 610-625-5000 The Charles M. Schwab Gentleman’s Getaway (May 1 – Jul. 30, 2008)
Travel back in time to 1922, the year industrialist Charles M. Schwab, founder of Bethlehem Steel, built the Hotel Bethlehem. Begin your journey with a Sikorski helicopter ride from New York or Philadelphia to Bethlehem, Pa., where you will be met by a personal valet and chauffeured to the hotel. Check into the Schwab Presidential Suite where chilled Dom Perignon awaits you. Dine in the hotel’s original “Gentleman’s Lounge” with appetizers, wine, a discussion with the hotel historian and a sumptuous dinner with wine pairings. Relax with jazz music, a selection of the world’s finest cigars and a bottle of cognac. The morning begins with paper, coffee, and full breakfast, followed by an appointment with a personal barber for a hot towel and shave. $19,220 per night, for a party of four.
The Gettysburg Hotel, Est. 1797, Gettysburg, Pa 717-337-2000 Civil War Experience (thru May 31, 2008)
Escape to the heart of Gettysburg where history will surround you. Experience a two-hour battlefield bus tour and tickets to three of the area’s museums, along with unlimited rides on the town trolley. Acquire the civilian experience with a tour of the Shriver House Museum. Unwind after a day of touring in relaxing accommodations and enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning and afternoon tea and cookies. Visit the gallery of renowned artist Mort Kunstler and receive a copy of his book Gods and Generals: The Paintings of Mort Kunstler. Two-night package priced at $467 for two adults, two children (ages 6 -12.) $396 for two adults.
Lancaster Arts Hotel, Lancaster, Pa. 800-678-8946/727-299-3000 A Walk Through Time (May 1-31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Return to times past and a simpler way of life in beautiful Lancaster. This special package showcases the history and experience of both the Lancaster Arts Hotel and the city itself. One night stay includes a welcome basket, Lancaster City Downtown Dollars, tickets to the Historic Lancaster Walking Tour and continental breakfast the next morning. The hotel will schedule your walking tour at one of the following times: Tues, Fri. & Sat at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or Sun., Mon., Wed., & Thurs. at 1 p.m. Rates range from $239 - $419 per package, per night, double occupancy.
Hotel Fauchère, Milford, Pa. 570-409-1212 Historic Weekend Getaway (May 1 – 31, 2008)
Spend a two-night stay at the Hotel Fauchère and enjoy dinner for two in the Delmonico Room. Tour the historic hotel, founded in 1852 by Louis Fauchère, then tour Grey Towers Mansion, former home of Gifford Pinchot, founder of the U.S. Forest Service. $700 per package, for superior rooms. $800 per package, for deluxe rooms and $900 per package for premium accommodations. All rates based on double occupancy.
Park Hyatt Philadelphia, Philadelphia 215-893-1234 Barnes Foundation Package (ongoing)
Luxury awaits you at the Barnes Foundation and the Park Hyatt Philadelphia. Located in a French provincial mansion, the foundation is home to an exclusive collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, with extensive works by Picasso, Matisse, Cezanne, Renoir and Modigliani, as well as important examples of African sculpture. Package includes an overnight stay at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia, full American breakfast for two, tickets to the Barnes Foundation exhibit, complimentary gift bag, a 10% discount at the Barnes Foundation Store and complimentary self-parking at the Barnes Foundation. (Exhibit tickets available Fri. – Sun. through the month of June; and Wed. – Fri. during July and August) Rates $315 - $357 per night, double occupancy.
Boar’s Head Inn, Charlottesville, Va. 434-296-2181 Step Back in History (May 1-31, 2008)
Step back in time and explore the rich heritage of the Charlottesville region. Two-night package features a welcome gift, daily breakfast for two in the Old Mill Room, a three-course dinner for two in the Old Mill Room one evening, two Presidents Passes to visit local historic sites, including Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, Ash-Lawn Highland, home of James Monroe and Michie Tavern, where revolutionaries met to discuss independence. From $579 - $1,032 per room, double occupancy. Includes resort fees, taxes and gratuities. Two-night minimum required.
Tazewell Hotel & Suites, Norfolk, Va. 757-623-6200 Performing Arts Package (thru May 26, 2008)
The Tazewell Hotel and Suites is proud to partner with the 12th Annual Virginia Performing Arts Festival. The festival brings hundreds of performing artists to 39 venues in ten cities and towns throughout the Hampton Roads area. Guests at the Tazewell can choose from a variety of performances in Norfolk, including Kathleen Battle (May 1), the Alvin Alley American Dance Theater (May 2-4) or the critically-acclaimed drama Black Watch (May 24-Jun. 1). For a full listing of performances, visit www.virginiaartsfestival.com. Tickets must be arranged through the hotel at the time of booking. Package rates begin at $169 per night, double occupancy, including two event tickets, continental breakfast, complimentary overnight parking, tax and gratuity.
The Blennerhassett Hotel, Parkersburg, W.Va. 304-422-3131 Blennerhassett Island Package (May 1 – Oct. 31, 2008)
Enjoy a fun-filled romp through history. Visit historic Blennerhassett Island and tour the beautifully recreated mansion or lunch on the expansive lawn. Package includes luxurious guest room, Signature Sweets, dining card good for up to $100 in Spats Restaurant, Starbucks Coffee Bar or the Gift Shoppe, a picnic box lunch, admission to the island, the Blennerhassett Museum and horse-drawn carriage ride around the island. Rates vary with room type selected, from $279 - $379 per package, double occupancy.
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. 304-536-1110 Luxury Redefined (ongoing)
The Luxury Redefined package combines The Greenbrier’s rich history in an elegant setting. This two-night package includes accommodations, a $400 activity/dining voucher, gift amenity selected by the resort’s historian, carriage ride, a tour of the bunker – the former Cold War-era Congressional relocation facility, historic interior and exterior grounds tours and bottle of wine. $1,229 per package, double occupancy. $1,185 per package, single occupancy.

	South

Don CeSar Beach Resort, a Loews Hotel, St. Pete Beach, Fla. 727-360-1881 Swinging in the Sand (ongoing)
Escape to Florida’s famed “Pink Castle” and turn back time to an era of swing dancing, Big Band music and endless summers. Package features two-night stay in a partial gulf view room, private swing dance lessons, complimentary swing music CD, history tour of the hotel, cigar box with cigars and a pink rose at turndown to commemorate the resort’s 80th anniversary. Rates thru May 31 are $439 per night, double occupancy Sun. – Thur. and $489 per night, double occupancy on Fri.
Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, Fla 800-678-8946/904-827-1888 Love St. Augustine Style (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
Experience romantic St. Augustine with your true love. Stay at the Casa Monica Hotel in the historic district and immerse yourself in the city’s charm. Package features luxurious guest room with wrought iron bed, gourmet breakfast for two, bottle of champagne and a romantic carriage ride through the historic area. From $319 per night, double occupancy.
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island, Ga. 800-678-8946/912-635-2600 Heritage Tour Package (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
Relax and absorb the magic of the historic ambiance of the beautiful Jekyll Island Club Hotel and its natural environs. Package includes two nights’ accommodations including tax, a hotel history tour, tram tour of the historic district, admission to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, afternoon tea one day, breakfast buffet each morning and all taxes and gratuities. $599 per package, double occupancy. Resort fees additional. Valid Sun. – Thurs. only. Hotel tours offered Mon. – Thurs. only.
The Mulberry Inn, Savannah, Ga. 912-238-1200 Salute to Veterans (May 23 – 26, 2008)
Stay at the Mulberry Inn in the heart of Savannah’s historic district and watch history come alive. Pay homage to our country’s veterans with visits to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum and Old Fort Jackson. Two-night package includes breakfast each morning, two drink tickets for use in the hotel tavern, tickets to both museums, afternoon tea and taxes, fees and parking. Transportation to museums not included. $475 per package, double occupancy.
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, St. Simons Island, Ga. 800-678-8946/912-638-3631 Beach Bed & Breakfast Package (thru May 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Enjoy the legendary pleasures of the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort and beautiful St. Simons Island with the popular Beach, Bed and Breakfast package. Features luxury accommodations and breakfast each morning. Watch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean and spend the day learning the enchanting history of the hotel and surrounding area. $252 per night, double occupancy and includes tax.
Bienville House Hotel, New Orleans 800-678-8946/504-529-2345 Historical New Orleans (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
Explore the history and charm of New Orleans. Package includes two-nights’ lodging at the Bienville House Hotel, one welcome cocktail per person in the famous Carousel Piano Bar and Lounge at Hotel Monteleone, choice of a Gray Line site tour or river boat cruise on the SS Steamboat Natchez, admission to the Ogden Museum for Southern Art, the WWII Museum and Historic New Orleans Collection Sites, as well as a special shopping discount at more than ten Royal Street Guild antique and boutique shops. $453 per package, double occupancy Sun. – Thurs. $529 per package, double occupancy on Fri. & Sat.
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans 800-678-8946/504-523-3341 Historical New Orleans (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
Explore the history and charm of New Orleans. Package includes two-nights’ lodging at the Hotel Monteleone, one welcome cocktail per person in the famous Carousel Piano Bar and Lounge at Hotel Monteleone, choice of a Gray Line site tour or river boat cruise on the SS Steamboat Natchez, admission to the Ogden Museum for Southern Art, the WWII Museum and Historic New Orleans Collection Sites, as well as a special shopping discount at more than ten Royal Street Guild antique and boutique shops. $531 per package, double occupancy Sun. – Thurs.; and $607 per package, double occupancy, Fri. & Sat.
Le Pavillon Hotel, New Orleans 504-581-3111 Historic Summer Celebration (May 5 – Sep. 30, 2008)
Le Pavillon invites you to celebrate history in the Big Easy. Since 1907, Le Pavillon has offered a taste of a bygone era with all of the modern luxuries you would expect. During your stay, enjoy deluxe accommodations, free parking, two tickets to the National World War II Museum and a 10% discount a The Shop at The New Orleans Historic Collection. Rates from $179 per night, single or double occupancy.
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Asheville, N.C. 800-678-8946/828-252-2711 Our Past, Your Present Package (May 1 - 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Soak in the rich history of the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains with this special two-night package. Enjoy a beautiful fact-filled history book detailing the illustrious past of this one-of-a-kind resort, a guided history tour of the property, downtown Asheville historic trolley tour and admission to the Grove Wood Antique Car Museum for two. Start your adventure with a breakfast buffet in the Blue Ridge Dining Room. $699 per couple. Valid Mon. – Thurs. only.
The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, N.C. 919-933-2001 Sowing the Seeds for Disunion (May 13, 20 & 27 and Jun. 3 & 10, 2008)
The Carolina Inn is pleased to partner with the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill to offer admission to a special lecture series entitled Sowing the Seeds for Disunion: A Countdown to the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. Lecture topics include a review of ante-bellum presidents from 1789-1850 (May 13), the years 1850-1856 (May 20), the election of 1856 (May 27), 1857 (Jun.3) and 1858 (Jun. 10). Package includes five nights lodging (each night of the series), along with dinner for two each evening and two admissions to the lecture series. $1,865 per package, double occupancy.
Old Edwards Inn, Highlands, N.C. 828-526-8008 History of Highlands Getaway (May 1 - 31, 2008)
Escape to the beauty of Highlands during May. Package includes two nights’ lodging, high tea for two, a three-course dinner for two, a tour of historic Highlands and a historic guide to the area. $845 per couple, double occupancy. Not valid Memorial Day holiday period.
Hotel El Convento, Old San Juan, P.R. 787-723-9020 Sun, Fun & History (ongoing)
With this enticing getaway package, the whole family will soar high above the historic 400-year-old El Morro Fortress – or at least your kite will. This family-friendly escape offers one kite per child to fly at El Morro and admission to the Museo de los Ninos, the children’s museum. $225 per night, double occupancy.
The Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, S.C. 843-722-0600 Picnic on the Ashley (May 4-29, 2008)
Enjoy long walks through world-renowned gardens, relive three centuries of the South’s gracious lifestyle during our nation’s formative years, and witness ongoing preservation efforts to save the area’s architectural and cultural heritage. Package includes a newly renovated guestroom with views of Charleston’s harbor, a picnic basket filled with lunch for two and a visit to one of the magnificent Ashley River Plantations: Drayton Hall, Magnolia Plantation or Middleton Place. From $239 per night, double occupancy. Valid Sun. – Thurs.
Westin Poinsett, Greenville, S.C. 864-421-9700 Historic Getaway Package (May 1-31, 2008)
See how great Greenville can be. This historic getaway offers an overnight stay in one of Westin’s signature Heavenly beds, two tickets to the Upcountry Historic Museum and breakfast for two the following morning in Spoonbread restaurant. $165 per night.
The General Morgan Inn, Greeneville, Tenn. 800-678-8946/423-787-1000 Spring Spa Getaway (thru Aug. 30, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Whether you want to get away with your significant other or simply get away from your significant other, this spa package for two is a perfect get away to rest, relax and revitalize your spirit. One-night stay includes a relaxing massage, welcome basket full of spa amenities, $50 voucher at Brumley’s restaurant and two tickets to tour the historic Dickson-Williams mansion. $360 per package, double occupancy.
Union Station Hotel, a Wyndham Historic Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. 615-726-1001 Experience the Arts (May 9 – Aug. 29, 2008)
Experience the fine art of the Tiffany stained-glass exhibit at the Frist Center for Visual Arts while enjoying a luxurious stay at the historic Union Station Hotel, adjacent to the Frist Center. Make your own comparison between the Tiffany exhibit and the luminous prism stained glass ceiling and windows at Union Station. From $179 per package, double occupancy.

	Midwest

	Mountain/Plains

	Southwest

Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, Tubac, Ariz. 520-398-2211 Arizona History Package (May 1 - 31, 2008)
This spring, Tubac Golf Resort & Spa offers a look into 300 years of its past with the crafts and designs of tomorrow. Visit the historic National Monument, Tumacacori Mission - an outpost established by Spanish missionaries, and the Presidio at Tubac. Relax like a “Don” in elegant suite accommodations on the first land grant in the southwest issued by the King of Spain. Two-night package also features breakfast for two, passes to the Mission and the Presidio and complimentary parking. $235 per couple, per night.
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, Eureka Springs, Ark. 800-678-8946/479-253-9766 Protecting the Irreplaceable Package (thru May 21, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Just as The Crescent Hotel is irreplaceable, so is your well-being … so protect it. Unwind as you enjoy: two relaxing nights high atop The Ozarks in a premium room, a sumptuous breakfast buffet both mornings, a $75 voucher to “Celebrate Taste” in the Crystal Dining Room Restaurant, $50 voucher for dining at Ermilio’s Restaurant and two tickets for a van tour of historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas – named one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. $469 per package, double occupancy, Sun. – Thurs. $618 per package, double occupancy, Fri. – Sat.
La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe, N.M. 800-678-8946/505-982-5511 Santa Fe History Out the Door (May 1 – 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Step outside La Fonda’s front door and you’ll be surrounded by the best Santa Fe has to offer, from historic buildings to museums, art galleries and convert venues. Explore the history, art and culture of this 400-year-old city with your choice of a complimentary historic walking tour of downtown or a pass to the Museum of New Mexico. From $209 – $319 per night, single or double occupancy.
The Colcord Hotel, Oklahoma City 800-678-8946/405-601-4300 Myriad of Memories (May 1 – 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Experience the stunning sights and myriad of things to do in downtown Oklahoma City. Stay in the heart of Bricktown at the Colcord during the month of May and enjoy the Myriad of Memories Package. Includes one night’s lodging in an executive king room, tickets to the Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, complimentary airport transfers, free self-parking and late check-out. $299 per night, double occupancy.
The Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas 512-474-5911 Bed and Breakfast Package (thru May 31, 2008)
Enjoy breakfast in the 1886 Café and Bakery, plus luxurious overnight accommodations. Take a bit of the grandeur and history home with you with the Driskill Cookbook, filled with award-winning recipes that have made the Driskill Grill Austin’s favorite restaurant. $229 - $399 per night, double occupancy.
Hotel Galvez, Galveston, Texas 409-765-7721 Beauty of History Package (May 1 – 30, 2008)
Galveston’s grand historic hotels, The Tremont House and the Hotel Galvez are partnering with the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) to offer the “Beauty of History” getaway as part of National Preservation Month. Guests will enjoy accommodations for two, admission to six GHF properties, including the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21 Theater featuring “The Great Storm”, the 1839 Michel B. Menard Home, 1859 Ashton Villa, 1888 Bishop’s Palace and Galveston County History Museum. $177 per night, double Occupancy. Valid Sun. – Thurs, except May 25.
The Tremont House, Galveston, Texas 409-763-0300 Beauty of History Package (May 1 – 30, 2008)
Galveston’s grand historic hotels, The Tremont House and the Hotel Galvez are partnering with the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) to offer the “Beauty of History” getaway as part of National Preservation Month. Guests will enjoy accommodations for two, admission to six GHF properties, including the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21 Theater featuring “The Great Storm”, the 1839 Michel B. Menard Home, 1859 Ashton Villa, 1888 Bishop’s Palace and Galveston County History Museum. $184 per night, double occupancy. Valid Sun. – Thurs, except May 25.

	West

Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, Calif. 619-435-6611 Del 120th Anniversary Package (ongoing)
The Hotel del Coronado, Southern California’s Victorian landmark, celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2008. In honor of this special occasion, guests can take advantage of the 120th Anniversary Package, which includes accommodations, daily oceanfront breakfast buffet for two people at Sheerwater, $120 shopping/dining/spa credit and a copy of the Del’s newly published book – Building the Dream: The Design & Construction of the Hotel del Coronado. $430 per night for standard accommodations, $640 per night in the Beach Village. Rates per night, based on double occupancy.
Napa River Inn, Napa, Calif. 800-678-8946/707-251-8500 Historic Preservation Package (thru May 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
When you book a historic deluxe room at full price in the main historic building, receive a $50 gift certificate for Angle, a French country-style bistro located in the Old Boat House at the Napa Mill. Soak in the history in your room, which features a classic slipper bath tub and gleaming hardwood floors. $449 per night, double occupancy. Valid Sun. – Thurs. only.
The Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco 415-772-5000 Walk Through History (May 1 – 31, 2008)
Live the quintessential San Francisco experience with this special one night package at the Fairmont San Francisco. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, a commemorative book detailing the hotel’s history, tour Heritage Hall, a permanent exhibit of photographs and memorabilia that illustrates the hotel’s history since its opening in 1907. From $259 per night, double occupancy.
Mayflower Park Hotel, Seattle 206-382-6990 Gas it Up Package (thru Jun. 30, 2008)
With no way to push back prices at the pump, the Mayflower Park Hotel has created a package for guests who travel the distance to stay at this historic hotel. Enjoy classic or deluxe accommodations, complimentary valet parking and a $20 Shell gift card per room, for each night of stay. From $195 per night for classic room. From $215 per night for deluxe guest room.