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The Best B&Bs in America

The inns on this list are as varied as their destinations and include an alpine lodge, historic city mansion, charming small-town estates and quiet rural retreats. Behind each is an extraordinary innkeeper who cares about the details.
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With one-of-a-kind amenities and delicious home cooked meals, bed and breakfasts deliver experiences that leave guests raving. The inns on this list are as varied as their destinations and include an alpine lodge, historic city mansion, charming small-town estates and quiet rural retreats. Behind each is an extraordinary innkeeper who cares about the details.

The bed and breakfasts awarded this year's Top 10 US B&Bs honor are located from coast to coast, north to south, and offer experiences ranging from guided wildlife tours to a stay in an Amish-crafted tree house.

The winners of the 9th Annual Top-10 Award honors were chosen by criteria that included quantitative and qualitative analysis of traveler reviews. It's clear that guests have plenty to love about these award-winning bed and breakfasts!

Top 10 B&B Awards
Amish Country Charm(01 of10)
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The cabins and suites hosted by the owners of Amish Country Lodging in Berlin, Ohio, are filled with the crafstmanship and charm of the surrounding community but have all the modern convenience and luxury to make this a great B&B stay.

Guests raved about the Whispering Pines Tree House as a romantic retreat close to the town of Berlin's antiques markets and local crafts shops.
A Bit of History(02 of10)
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With period antiques and reproductions, the details matter in the beautifully restored suites in the 1800s-era buildings that are the Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast in Burlington, Kentucky.

Cookies and a full gourmet breakfast prepared by cookbook writer and host Nancy are just the beginning of the pampering you'll get at this inn located 20 minutes from Cincinnati.
Southern Hospitality(03 of10)
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Delicious food and attentive hosts are hallmarks of the Chestnut Hill Bed & Breakfast in Orange, Virginia.

Located 25 miles from the Charlottesville airport, the town of Orange offers antiquing, winery tours, art galleries, live music, hiking trails and many other great things to do. Innkeepers Troy and Kathleen are local experts and can help you plan your itinerary.
Boutique Hotel on Cape Cod(04 of10)
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The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel's is so much more than a bed and a meal. The 17-room historic hotel in the heart of P-town has a variety of rooms, suites and apartments, plus private balconies, made-to-order breakfasts, Jacuzzis and much more.

Past guests rave about the friendly owners and staff and all there is to do in Provincetown.
Waterfront Wonder(05 of10)
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Take a sunset boat tour to celebrate your stay at Chesapeake Bay's Inn at Tabbs Creek Port Haywood, Virginia.

Everything here is special: The care that goes into the locally-sourced food, the amenities like a swimming pool and kayak rentals on-site, and all the options owners Lori, Greg and David offer to make your stay the perfect relaxing getaway.
Lodge for All Seasons(06 of10)
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Cozy in winter, serene in summer and perfect for relaxing any time of year, the Prevailing Winds Lodge just outside of Madison, Wisconsin, is a stunning log B&B on 44 acres.

The lodge's attentive hosts perfectly combine rustic ambiance with luxury. One reviewer said her only complaint was not planning a longer stay!
Lancaster County Luxury(07 of10)
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Built in 1760, Speedwell Forge B&B in Lititz, Pennsylvania, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and combines 18th Century elegance with every modern convenience.

Guests rave about the three-course breakfasts, the attentive service and the peaceful surroundings in Pennsylvania Dutch country.
Windy City Villa(08 of10)
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Chicago's Villa D'Citta is a meticulously restored Tuscan mansion in the heart of city and surrounded by some of the best dining, attractions and nightlife in the world.

The villa's innkeepers pay attention to every detail from furnishings to food to make sure guests have an extraordinary stay and feel at home in Chicago.
Skylands Serenity(09 of10)
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Relax on the spacious veranda or next to a roaring fireplace at the Whistling Swan Inn in Stanhope, New Jersey. Every room in this Victorian mansion pampers guests with luxury linens and plush bathrobes, and suites have oversized Jacuzzi tubs.Enjoy the relaxed pace at this B&B, where the staff will spoil you with wine, chocolate and a delicious home-cooked breakfast.
Gourmet Getaway(10 of10)
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Taste the good life in California's Napa Valley at the Wine Country Inn in St. Helena.

Along with wine tastings, afternoon wine and cheese pairings, gourmet full breakfast buffets and expert guidance to the wineries and restaurants in Napa, guests enjoy the heated swimming pool, hot tub, amazing views and relaxing patios.

- posted by Nicole Martinez for the BedandBreakfast.com team.

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