This historic hotel is a local favorite. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 83 rooms are classy and quiet in one of the city's nicer neighborhoods but still close to everything. The grounds are lush with older established trees, shrubbery, and lots and lots of colorful flowers. It's been listed in the Ten Best Country Inns of America and the 300 Best Hotels in the World . Even if you decide not to stay here, at least stop by for a visit.
Classical guitarists perform nightly in the dining room.
If a total health and fitness vacation experience is what you want or need, look no further than Canyon Ranch Spa. Besides deluxe accommodations and three gourmet meals a day, the Health and Healing Center has health professionals and full-time physicians who offer 50 fitness classes daily. Or you can consult directly with any of the spa's nutritionists, exercise physiologists, movement therapists, and psychologists. Also offered are activities such as boxercise, Tai Chi, yoga, squash, and racquetball. Then treat yourself to a massage, herbal wrap, cleansing facial, or other body treatments.