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Celebrate 10 years with FivePine Lodge

FivePine Lodge and Conference Center is celebrating their 10 year anniversary in 2017 with special room rates, add-ons and more.

Attend a Greek Wine Maker Dinner

OPPA! The Jacksonville Inn will be hosting a Greek Night Saturday, March 25 at 6 PM - 9 PM to celebrate Greek Independence Day.

Top 3 Best Things to do in Calistoga

It may be home to some of the finest wineries and vineyards in the world, but the Napa Valley and in particular Calistoga has much more to offer. Here are our top 3 absolute favorite things to do and see in Calistoga.

Stay at a Fan-Favourite Destination in Oregon

The 100 Best Fan-Favorite Destinations in Oregon list was based on 22,000 reviews. Unique Inns is extremely proud to share that four members have included in this list.

Get Artsy in Carmel

As recommended in O Magazine, an Artists’ Retreat in Carmel is wonderful opportunity for artists of all levels. Whether you are an inquisitive beginner, an advanced professional or anyone wishing to expand their artistic potential, this retreat truly offers something for everyone.

Attend Heceta Head Lightstation’s Victorian Christmas Open House

Heceta Head Lightstation is celebrating 21 years of the Annual Victorian Christmas Open House on December 10th & 11th and 17th & 18th from 4 to 7 pm. Come check it out and enjoy the 2000 new LED lights that will cast their warm welcoming glow on the beautiful rugged coast.

Shop Till You Drop in Carmel

Love to shop? Carmel is the place for you. Prepare to shop till you drop in a one of a kind shopping environment.

Go Nordic Skiing or Snowshoeing

With miles of perfectly groomed trails and great views, Sandpoint attracts Nordic skiers and snowshoers from around the globe. There is a lot of easy terrain too - making it a great spot for beginners!

Pike Place Market Tips

One of Seattle’s main attractions, Pike Place Market is a blast to walk through. There is plenty to see (and taste!) while exploring. including countless shops of food, flowers, art and clothing. The people that work there also largely double as entertainment.

Top 6 Places to Visit in Placerville

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, Placerville is a beautiful little gold rush town steeped in history and rich with things to see and do!

All Hallows Eugene

Love Halloween? So does Eugene! The city goes all out with trick or treating, pet and person costume parades and contests, free activities and performances and will be screening the newly remastered ‘79 horror classic Phatasm along with its new sequel.

Visit a Napa Valley Castle and Winery

An authentically built, 13th century inspired Tuscan castle and winery, Castello di Amorosa offers much of its property explore and many Italian style wines to taste!

Best Things to See in Cannon Beach (Besides Haystack Rock)

Haystack Rock is on a lot of people’s bucket lists, and it’s not hard to see why – it is truly amazing and worth the trip to behold. However, Cannon Beach is so much more.

Get Pampered at Spa Noir

Spa Noir is a casual, clean and cozy day spa located in the the Belltown district of Seattle. The perfect place to relax, Spa Noir offers a great selection of services as well as products from all over the world.

Top 5 Not-Your-Average Breweries in Portland

Beer lovers unite and travel to what is known as Beervana… Beer culture is strong in Portland and the city is home to around over 100 breweries and counting. Every year brings new breweries and these brewers work hard to stand out.

Stay at China Beach Retreat

Stay at the Shelburne Inn's sister, China Beach Retreat. In 1998 Innkeepers David Campiche and Laurie Anderson visited this property and knew it was love at first sight.

Top Tips for Staying at a B&B or Inn

Follow our top tips to get the most out of your stay and be the best guest ever!

Top 3 Things to do in Laurelhurst Park

Laurelhurst Park is a 30 acre city park in the heart of Portland that offers countless activities for those interested in exploring the outdoors.

Attend the Pendleton Round Up

Attend one of the two largest rodeos in the world! The Pendlton Round Up is a major rodeo event held annually, during the second full week of September - known to many as “Round Up Week”.

Attend a Concert with Conversation

Concerts with Conversation is a series of intimate, but informal, live musical performances for small audiences. The Tallman Hotel is all about a good time and that's exactly what these concerts are!

Visit the Legendary Pebble Beach

Nestled among mythical forests on one of the worlds most beautiful and famous coastlines, Pebble Beach offers a huge variety of grand recreation. From hiking trails, to horseback riding and of course golf! - there is truly something for everyone to love.

Visit the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center

The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center offers a world-class educational experience centered around the themes of Aviation and Innovation.

Explore the Land of West Coast Cranberries

Visit the Cranberry Museum and learn both the history of the cranberry as well as key phases of the industry from bog preparation and planting to marketing cranberry products.

Go Antiquing in Sonoma Wine Country

There are plenty of opportunities for non-wine lovers to have an amazing vacation in beautiful Sonoma Wine Country. Take a stroll around Healdsburg as you hunt for the best bargains at some of the most charming shops in town!

Eat at one of the Best Restaurants for Foodies

The Winchester Inn's Alchemy Restaurant and Bar has been named a winner of the OpenTable 100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America for 2015. The list of winners is derived from more than five million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 20,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Explore King Estate Winery

King Estate, celebrating 25 years of Oregon winemaking in 2016, is located southwest of Eugene, Oregon, at the southern tip of the Willamette Valley. Founded in 1991 by the King family, King Estate is committed to producing wines of exceptional quality using organic & sustainable farming methods, meticulous fruit selection, and impeccable winemaking practices.

Visit the Oldest Museum in the US

Portland’s Art Museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection as well as its ambitious special exhibitions. The museum devotes 90% of its space to housing its permanent collection.

Eat Oysters on Long Beach

Visit the newest Oyster Bar on the Long Beach Peninsula at the Shelburne Inn and Pub. Visitors and locals, alike love the cozy atmosphere and satisfying and creative food and beverage offerings.

Discover "Canoes Across Time"

A new exhibit by Rick Hemmings entitled "Canoes Across Time" opened on Monday, June 15th at the Stanford Inn.

Support the Excelsior Farm

The Excelsior Farm is located in beautiful Willamette Valley, just outside of Eugene in picturesque Pleasant Hill, Oregon. This beautiful five-acre organic farm provides the Excelsior Inn and Restaurant with farm-fresh eggs and seasonal produce year-round.