Information compiled in part with the assistance of Historic Hotels of America, the  U.S. Department of Interior's National Register of Historic Places and The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. Recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the Trust was founded in 1949 and provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to protect the irreplaceable places that tell America’s story

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ALABAMA

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ARIZONA

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ARKANSAS

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CALIFORNIA

The Mission Hotel & Spa
Riverside, California

Extracted from the National Register of Historic Places:  "From its beginnings in 1876 as the Glenwood Cottage, this building has been enlarged and embellished over the years until today it is the largest Mission Revival building in California. The Mission Inn contains a hotel, shops, and a chapel centered around an open patio; its furnishings include pieces from the Orient, Mexico and Europe, as well as Tiffany windows."    Today, guests spend the day at Kelly's Spa, playing golf or touring the Temecula Valley wine country.

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Ojai, California

Ojai's unique east-west orientation attracted the Chumash Indians, the original inhabitants of this area who revered it as a place of healing, as well as contemporary spiritual seekers who ascribe mystical powers to this valley that is still called "The Nest." Today, the Ojai Valley is a haven for artists, writers and film stars who find inspiration in Ojai's serene beauty.

For over 80 years, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa has been considered one of the best secrets among leisure and business travelers from California and around the world. Rated in the top 25 of all US resorts by Conde Nast Traveler’s magazine, the Inn is located in a magical, secluded valley just 35 miles south of Santa Barbara on the Gold Coast.

The 31,000 square foot Ojai Spa honors the history of this healing place and features an environment of unparalleled beauty. Our Spa guests are encouraged to reach greater levels of fitness, balance and awareness. At Spa Ojai, we have innovative programs and treatments that can be individually tailored to meet your personal requirements. Spa Ojai offers an extensive variety of facial, skin, and body treatments designed for men and women for pampering, relaxation and detoxification. Experience an enhanced sense of well-being and balance through cardiovascular fitness, T’ai Chi, meditation and Yoga.

"Famed director Frank Capra used the sweeping moutain vistas of the Ojai Valley as the setting for Shangri-La in his 1937 film Lost Horizon.  Since then, the valley has become synonymous with mystical beauty and hidden enchantment.  During WWII, the United States Navy used  the Inn's grounds into a rest and recuperation facility."

Vichy Springs is a unique historic hot springs resort only two hours north of San Francisco. Vichy offers the only naturally warm and carbonated mineral baths in North America.

Guests staying overnight for bed & breakfast in rooms and cottages enjoy the use of the famous "champagne" baths as the well as hot soaking pool, Olympic size swimming pool (in summer) and 700 acres for nature walking and hiking. Full buffet breakfast is also included for guests. Other meals are five minutes away in Ukiah.

Come and experience a true carbonated mineral bath, massage, facial and a walk on the beautiful 700 acre ranch. You will feel a million miles from your cares, and "your heart will sing a new song."

Originally established in 1854, the resort has been thoroughly renovated and is open for both day use and overnight stays. There are both rooms and cottages -- the cottages offer slightly more luxurious accommodations, including kitchens and private porches. The rooms, cottages, and office, all built in 1854, are the oldest standing structures in California's famous Mendocino County.  Hot Springs, Massage and Facials Offered, Accommodations Include Meals, Historic Interest, Book Online. 

Vichy Hot Springs Resort and Inn is designated as California Historical Landmark No. 980.

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COLORADO

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CONNECTICUT

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DELAWARE

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FLORIDA

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GEORGIA

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HAWAI'I

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IDAHO

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ILLINOIS

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INDIANA

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IOWA

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KANSAS

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KENTUCKY

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LOUISIANA

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center Hotel
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center Hotel was once known as the Heidelberg Hotel.  Extracted from the National Register of Historic Places:    "The storied Heidelberg Hotel was once the favorite haunt of legendary politician Huey Long, “the Kingfish.”  In 1928, Huey P. Long was elected governor, establishing himself as one of the state's most colorful characters. After more than $70 million in renovations, the former Heidelberg Hotel has been reborn as the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center Hotel. Modern upgrades, tasteful amenities, and a full-service spa and exercise facility l. Guests can even dine in Long's infamous secret tunnel."

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MAINE

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MARYLAND

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MASSACHUSETTS

Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club
Lenox, MA

Cranwell has long established itself as a premier resort in New England. Its central location and easy accessibility from the major metropolitan areas of New York, Boston, Hartford, Albany, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Montreal make it a year-round destination for travelers.

The addition of the state-of-the-art Spa further extended Cranwell's commitment to providing guests with world class amenities and services.   The Spa is linked to 58 of the resort's guest rooms by heated, glass-enclosed walkways (pictured left) with views of the resort's landscaped and wooded grounds. It is a perfect complement to Cranwell's 107 guest rooms, 18-hole championship golf course, world-class Golf School and award-winning dining venues.  

One of the largest spas in the Northeast, the Spa at Cranwell features: A skylight along the main entrance corridor, 16 well appointed treatment rooms, 60-foot long indoor pool with 20-foot high glass wall, State-of-the-Art Fitness Center with daily classes, Image Center with a complete selection of salon services, Spa Café offering nutritious luncheon daily, and more.

With over 30 spa services ranging from soothing massages to healing wraps to organic skin and body treatments, the Spa's highly trained specialists care for your individual rejuvenation and well being. These services have been carefully selected by our experienced staff and are based on elements such as mineral rich clay and botanically based soothing elements.

"The stately Crowne Pointe Historic Inn was originally built as a residence by a prosperous Yankee sea captain at the turn of the 19th century. The three carriage houses that sit behind the inn's main building were once housing for fishermen seeking board between voyages."

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MICHIGAN

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MINNESOTA

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MISSISSIPPI

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MISSOURI

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MONTANA

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NEBRASKA

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NEVADA

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

Wentworth by the Sea  
A Marriott® Hotel & Spa
New Castle, New Hampshire

Poised high atop a bluff overlooking the ocean and river below, the historic Wentworth by the Sea hotel once again offers its guests a bygone lifestyle of grandeur and elegance.   

Today's spectacular restoration and new construction brings back the hotel's glamour as it officially became "Wentworth by the Sea, A Marriott Hotel and Spa" in 2003.

The 8,500 square foot full-service spa and salon -- Spa at Wentworth by the Sea -- is incorporated with an exercise studio / fitness room and a beautiful indoor pool with two whirlpools and an attached outdoor patio. The locker rooms (separate for men and women) each feature a steam room, complimentary personal amenities, and robes and slippers for patrons. The Spa's "relaxation room" offers a large seating area with soft background music and tastefully decorated furniture which helped set the mood for both peaceful and elegant wellness.   Patrons are served complimentary beverages to guests preparing for treatments and may even nap in quiet rooms between appointments.

"In 1905 the hotel hosted the signers of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty, ending the Russo-Japanese War. Original Property Opened: 1874"

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NEW JERSEY

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NEW MEXICO

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NEW YORK

Gideon Putnam Hotel
Saratoga Springs, NY 866-890-1171

Roosevelt Baths & Spa 
Saratoga Springs, NY  800-452-7275

Gideon Putnam Resort combines historic character with exceptional service and modern facilities for the ideal Saratoga Springs vacation or function. Long a favored vacation destination, Gideon Putnam Resort offers guests a wealth of desirable amenities that include renovated accommodations, casual upscale dining, Roosevelt Baths & Spa and gracious service.  Plus more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space provides the perfect setting for meetings, business retreats and weddings.
 

The  New York Roosevelt Baths & Spa at the Spa State Park has recently been listed in the Top 10 New York State Green Destinations and offers a full menu of services, including mineral baths, massags, facials, scrubs, body wraps, waxing, manicures, pedicures and hair styling.  Any choice will leave you feeling revitalized and refreshed.

"During Franklin Roosevelt’s governorship of New York, the state broke ground on a mineral spring treatment center modeled after famous European spas. Ultimately the complex would include the Gideon Putnam, three large bath houses, swimming pools, a theater and other facilities. The hotel itself was erected by Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration early in his presidency."

Mohonk  Mountain House
New Paltz, NY

The award-winning 30,000-square-foot Spa at Mohonk Mountain House features 16 treatment rooms, a solarium, and an outdoor heated mineral pool, along with an indoor heated swimming pool with an underwater sound system, comprehensive fitness center, and yoga/motion studio. The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House features Signature Treatments, a full-service salon, a solarium, sauna, steam room, and outdoor heated mineral pool.   A variety of complimentary fitness classes are available including Pilates™, yoga, qi gong, meditation, aqua classes and more. The geo-thermally heated and cooled Spa was designed with energy efficiency and eco-friendly practices in mind.

The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House has been honored with numerous awards, including as one of the Top Ten Hotel Spas in Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards and as one of the “Top 25 Resort Spas in North America” by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Organic Spa magazine named this Spa as one of the “Top 10 Green Spas and Resorts in the World.”    "Mohonk may just be heaven on earth."   -- SpaIndex.com

"People from all walks of life have been attracted to Mohonk, including naturalist John Burroughs . . . industrialist Andrew Carnegie and four Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Rutherford B. Hayes and Chester A. Arthur."

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NORTH CAROLINA

The Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina

There are many unique things about The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, but it has something else that no one else in the world can claim. There are two elevators on each side of the Great Hall which carry guests to the upper floors of the main inn.  The elevators are located inside massive, stone fireplaces, and are hand operated by members of the concierge staff.  The doors open on three sides, making them unlike any other elevators, anywhere in the world.

Extracted from the National Register of Historic Places:   "The Grove Park Inn, built by Edwin Wiley Grove, is remarkable because an amateur architect designed it during an era of architectural pretension. Grove's concept called for a building with the natural rough stone of the mountains surrounding the lodge. After finding that no local architects could grasp his concept, Grove entrusted his son-in-law, Fred L. Seely, to design the building. Seely had no formal training in architecture but undertook the project as both designer and contractor. The Grove Park Inn opened on July 1, 1913."

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NORTH DAKOTA

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OHIO

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OKLAHOMA

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OREGON

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PENNSYLVANIA

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RHODE ISLAND

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SOUTH CAROLINA

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SOUTH DAKOTA

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TENNESSEE

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TEXAS

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UTAH

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VERMONT

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VIRGINIA

The Homestead
Hot Springs, Virginia

This luxury spa resort located in the beautiful mountains of Virginia, offers both a relaxing spa and championship golf. A great destination for those seeking rest and relaxation or sporting pleasures, The Homestead historic luxury resort is a perfect destination for everyone!

When you visit The Homestead, Virginia's premier mountain resort, you will find luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, superb dining, a myriad of sporting pleasures and outdoor adventure. Since 1766, The Homestead has offered visitors an incomparable retreat; an incredibly grand escape located amidst the beauty of Virginia's Allegheny Mountains. Ranked among the world's finest Golf and Spa resorts, this Virginia hotel and resort is steeped in the rich and timeless tradition of Southern hospitality that treats all visitors with a gracious and welcoming atmosphere.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Virginia Historic Landmark, The Jefferson Pool House at the Homestead Resort is is considered the oldest spa structure in America.  Magnificent, naturally warm mineral springs are just five miles from The Homestead.  In 1761, the Homestead constructed an octagonal wooden building around a pool of warm spring water, and it remains today very much as it was then.   The pool is 120 feet in circumference and holds 40,000 gallons of constantly flowing, crystal clear mineral spring water.

The Homestead Spa offers a complete menu of skin and body therapies, as well as hydrotherapies which take advantage of the abundant and regenerative natural mineral spring waters that flow into the Spa and Jefferson Pools exclusively. Enjoy the same benefits that soothed the tired and aching muscles of venerable visitors of old, such as Thomas Jefferson and Robert E. Lee.

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WASHINGTON

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

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WEST VIRGINIA

The Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, WV

The Greenbrier is an award-winning West Virginia spa resort located in the Allegheny Mountains. As a National Historic Landmark, The Greenbrier's classic architecture, exquisite interior design, abundant scenic beauty, and outstanding amenities have hosted distinguished guests from around the world since 1778.  

This renowned property, often called one of the finest resorts in the world, offers 721 rooms, including exquisite guest and estate houses and more than 50 recreational activities including three championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts a 40,000-square-foot spa and more.

The Greenbrier Spa has long been one of the resort’s most popular amenities. For more than 230 years, guests have been attracted to The Greenbrier's Sulphur springs and the natural benefits of the minerals remain at the heart of The Greenbrier Spa experience.   With a focus on hydrotherapy and the use of mineral-based products indigenous to the area, The Greenbrier Spa provides both relaxing and therapeutic treatments. With today’s finest products and equipment, meticulous attention to detail, and the hospitality and service for which the resort has always been noted, the Spa focuses on revitalization and relaxation.

"During the Cold War, The Greenbrier was home to a secret "bunker" intended to house Congress in the event of an attack."

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WISCONSIN

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WYOMING

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ADDITIONAL LINKS OF INTEREST

The National Trust for Historic Preservation