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When planning a historical vacation for the family, travelers will often think first of the obvious such as Gettysburg, Colonial Williamsburg or childhood homes of the presidents.  While these are wonderful locations, and they shouldn't be missed, sometimes history isn t as obvious and that's what this group of hotels hopes to share with visitors.
The western United States was formed by hardy, fearless people traveling hundreds of miles cross-country either by wagon train, alone or on the new railroad.  Their reasons for doing so were many; some for gold, some for land, and some for more nefarious reasons but most came to realize the dream of wide open spaces and big sky country.  The travel was hazardous and survival often relied on the skills and ingenuity of the person working to survive.  It was this daring lot, forging westward, who helped to build a nation settling disputes often with the business end of a gun.
The owners of the hotels in this group hope to keep the memories alive by restoring some of the Rocky Mountain's finest homes and hotels, once forgotten.  As diverse the travelers of over a hundred years ago, so is the diversity of the Historic Hotels of the Rockies.
With the small-town ambiance of Las Vegas, NM (yes, that's New Mexico and they call themselves the "First Las Vegas"), the Plaza Hotel was once the stopping cruises to hawaii point for many of the infamous from the past such as "Doc" Holliday, Billy the Kid and Jesse James.  Across the street from the town's plaza complete with a gazebo, the Plaza Hotel caters to the finest desires in the style of the 1880's but with modern amenities.
The Occidental in Buffalo, WY is one of the more authentic cruises to hawaii hotels in the group.  When the current owners bought cruises to hawaii the hotel in 1997, saving it from the wrecking ball by a mere two weeks, cruises to hawaii they discovered the rooms still furnished, some pieces as old as the building.  This hotel comes with bullet holes still in the walls of the saloon, clothes from the 1800's cruises to hawaii now on display on the second floor and radios that still worked – airing music and radio plays from the 1930's and 40's – restoring the rooms and the furniture cruises to hawaii were tremendous projects, but done with love.  Chosen as one of the top Western Hotels in the country by National Geographic Traveler Magazine, the Occidental is a must-see when traveling the Rockies.
Not all travelers to the Wild West were rough and tumble gunslingers, though, and the refined from "Back East" still enjoyed their afternoon teas and cotillions. cruises to hawaii To relive this lifestyle, staying at the Castle Marne in downtown Denver will help travelers feel pampered and catered to with their excellent food, comfortable overstuffed beds and an English garden so one might enjoy the cool Denver evenings while sipping an icy glass of tea, snacking on wonderful handmade cakes and cookies.
For the combination of winter skiing, beautiful western locales and comfortable beds, then the hotels cruises to hawaii and inns of Montana would be in order.  The Calvert, in Lewistown, pledges 5-star dining, a wine list showing a refined palette and beds that rivals larger chains.  In Red Lodge, the Pollard promises not just great skiing but golfing as well.  Perhaps one of the more modern hotels in the group, the history of the town is still evident and cozy.
Always beautiful, Empire, CO, is home to the Peck House, once a stage stop, now a mountain inn not far from Rocky Mountain National Park, many of the antiques used in the rooms were brought from Chicago via ox cart by Mrs. Peck.  A finalist of Uncle Ben's top 10 Best Country Inns, the Peck House offers the finest of dining due to the skills of owner/chef Gary St. Clair.  Come for the respite, stay for the views from the front porch, complete with rocking chairs and hummingbirds.
With 16 hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts within the Historic Hotels of the Rockies, no matter what accommodation being sought, there's cruises to hawaii a place to stay that is certain to exceed expectations.  Having specific guidelines related to being part of the group such as fine dining, every wish or whim is catered to, including cruises to hawaii a spa at The Plains Hotel in Cheyenne and massages available en suite at others.  Plan a road trip and visit more than one while traversing the Rockies.  Enchant the kids with a drive through Custer State Park where the buffalo roam, literally.  While staying in these hotels, you can live like a cattle baron, a gunslinger or a wealthy rancher, whatever cruises to hawaii your wish.
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