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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

PEABODY

JONES SHEEP FARM B&B. 1556 E 59th, (620) 983-2815. Entire country home near historic town. Gourmet breakfast, working farm, a/c, pets allowed. Children welcome. Smoking outside. $55 per couple, $20 each additional.

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BLACKWATER

IRON HORSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT. 101 Main (660) 846-2011. Historic 1889 Railroad Hotel, fully restored with restaurant, bar and gardens. 11 rooms, $89-$150. Continental breakfast, A/C, children welcome, no smoking. Pets allowed.

FULTON

ROMANCING THE PAST BED & BREAKFAST. 830 Court Street. (573) 592-1996. National Registry Queen Anne Revival 1885 in historic neighborhood. Victorian decor, porches, garden, 4 blocks from historic downtown Fulton shops. Private baths, Outdoor spa, Full breakfast, A/C, No pets, smoking in specified areas (outside only), no children please. 3 rooms. $109-$175. email: romancingthepast@sbcglobal.net, www.romancingthepast.com

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

HAWTHORN, A BED AND BREAKFAST. One Hawthorn Place. A beautifully restored 19th Century Elegant Historic Home. No Pets, No Smoking, No Children Please. Rates $100 to $150. 816-252-2607, www.hawthornbb.com

SERENDIPITY BED AND BREAKFAST. Our 1887 Victorian house is a museum you can sleep in! Within walking distance to most historic sites. Full breakfast , private baths and much more!! 6 rooms, 2 persons $95 + tax + $15 each additional person. Call (816) 833-4719 or toll free 1-800-203-4299 Children , pets accepted - See website www.bbhost.com/serendipitybb

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.

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

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

MUSEUM HILL BED & BREAKFAST. 1102 Felix Street. (816) 387-9663. 4 guest rooms from $95-$135 (lower rates on weekdays). Full breakfast, A/C, no pets allowed, no smoking and no children under 12 please.

WESTON

LAUREL BROOKE FARM B&B. 22520 Hwy M. (816) 640-2525. 3 rooms from $110 to $130. Nestled in a grove of trees on 40 acres surrounded by a pecan grove, fruit orchard and vineyard. Full breakfast,
A/C, no pets, smoking allowed in specified areas, no children please. www.laurelbrookefarm.com

THE SAINT GEORGE HOTEL. 500 Main Street. (816) 640-9902. This 159 year-old Landmark Hotel has been totally renovated while maintaining the integrity and original beauty, now offers 26 exquisite rooms and all of the amenities to meet the needs of today's visitor and traveler. Rooms from $79 to $279. Continental Breakfast, A/C, no pets, no smoking, Children welcome.

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