making it the perfect spot for aromantic getawayor West Coast weekend trip. The quaint village has tons of local restaurants, wine bars, fairytale cottages, and secret passageways and gardens, all contributing to the unique, enchanting feel. After a day of shopping and wine tasting, visitors...
Nearby is Lake Cle Elum, a perfect spot for year-round outdoor activities. 10. Gig Harbor[SEE MAP] The small waterfront town of Gig Harbor stretches for just a mile along a bay near Puget Sound. Set in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier, the town is located in proximity to many sta...
The postcard-perfect thatched cottages of Adare have helped earn it wide renown as one of Ireland’s prettiest, as well as official Heritage Town status under the Irish government. The cottages were built in the 1800s to serve Adare Manor, also constructed in the 19th century; the site is...
About 60 people live here in scattered cottages, some of which have been turned into guest houses for travelers who come to see its schist (brownish metamorphic rocks) buildings. As you wander through its alleyways, you’ll notice pretty much every building features a blue door: Legend says ...
For well-groomed trails, make your way to the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area, located near the entrance of the state park. Afterward, retreat to one of Ontonagon's charming inns, like the Northern Light Inn, or stay at Peterson's Cottages, which boasts cozy accommodations with wood-burning ...
Another mid-peninsula gem is Fish Creek, the shopping hub of Door County. Stop bySister Golden, owned by a mother-daughter duo and known for its vintage rugs and cool foliage prints. There are many cuterentalsin the area, too, butWhite Gull InnandThorpe House Inn & Cottagesstand out. ...
While the structures often measure less than 300 square feet, the tiny house movement isn’t necessarily about sacrifice. Check out these impressive small houses that maximize both function and style.
Charming cottages populate this Lake Michigan peninsula near Green Bay, Wisconsin. Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion Ornate, roomy, and a bit fascinating, the Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee reflects a Flemish style and gives insight to the man behind the brand. ...
Architecture geeks will appreciate the buildings that closely resemble the Portuguese Manueline style buildings alongside even earlier cottages. The town itself is also very accessible, only being a short bus ride away from either of the major cities. Where to stay: Castelo Cottages II Charming cotta...
Hawkshead is a tourist mecca not only for its whitewashed cottages, old pubs and cobbled streets, but also for its location: the Lake District. A beautiful English town famous for its lakes, fells and forests, hiking in English countryside is supremely idyllic here. 1. Bibury Quintessential En...