The 4 Best Ranches & Inns in the US

To experience American’s natural beauty, a ranch or country inn can provide both rugged adventure and luxurious comfort. From a tugboat down the Mississippi River to a brewery-themed boutique hotel, we’ve got something for every type of traveler.

Dogfish Inn, Delaware

Get in on the booming craft beer scene by staying at a place dedicated to this beloved beverage. The Dogfish Inn is a brewery-themed boutique hotel brought to you by the popular Dogfish Head Crafted Brewed Ales company. The old motel’s exterior is rustic yet well-maintained, while the interior was renovated with a retro, beer-inspired aesthetic, with wall-mounted bottle openers and works made by the same artists who designed Dogfish bottle labels. Don’t miss a tour and tasting at the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, and borrow the hotel’s bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and boats to venture up the coast.

The Covington Inn Bed & Breakfast, Minnesota

With twinkling lights and plants draped all around the deck,

Floating on the Mississippi right alongside Saint Paul on the Covington Inn Bed & Breakfast is an experience as unique as it is cozy. This tugboat offers a peaceful deck lined with plants, as well as easy access to restaurants, theaters, and museums. By night, you can view the downtown skyline from your porthole window while by day, you’ll catch barges cruising by.

Dakotah Rose Bed & Breakfast, North Dakota

This Victorian mansion’s has an exquisite air, thanks to its garden pavilion, lush trees, and a flag-draped veranda. Stepping inside is like stepping back in time. You’ll find portraits of the original owners and staff, along with those of butlers and maids in their servants’ quarters. The warm welcome from owners Jim and Carol extends to a breakfast of fresh-baked, homemade treats and accommodates both gluten-free and dairy-free guests.

Brewery Creek Inn, Wisconsin

The Brewery Creek Inn is a historic limestone building in Mineral Point, Wisconsin that was restored as a labor of love. It’s beautifully decorated with a beer theme, and downstairs there’s a restaurant that serves dishes like Kentucky bourbon chicken and cocoa-rubbed steak with bacon-whiskey sauce. After a hearty dinner, relax in your private hot tub or beside your suite’s fireplace.