It’s easy to look up idyllic hotels in touristy states like California and Florida. However, if you have a hankering to travel to the Midwest or the South, you’ll often be hard-pressed to know where to start looking for accommodation. The good news is there are amazing hotels across the country that have great amenities, a fascinating history, beautiful architecture and sometimes all three at once. This is a selection of the unsung heroes of the American hospitality industry that you must put on your bucket list.

Alabama

The Grand Bohemian Hotel offers you the chance to attend cooking and wine blending classes while on your stay. There’s a billiards room, a rooftop restaurant that serves farm to table fare and an old-fashioned Southern elegance combined with modern, luxury amenities.

Arizona

If the desert is on your travel itinerary, you should stay at Arizona’s Scott Resort and Spa where the wellness services on offer are quite unmatched. The hotel pool is a great way to beat that desert heat by day and the multiple fire pits on the property are cozy in the crisp evenings.

Arkansas

Enjoy the panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains and Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs at the Lookout Point Inn. This premium Bed and Breakfast offers understated luxury, gourmet breakfasts served right beside luxurious rooms, plush amenities, and a roaring waterfall.

Colorado

Spend a charming winter weekend at Tivoli Lodge, located right at the base of the Vail Ski Resort. There’s nothing like the warm cookies and hot chocolate that greet you at the lobby after a wonderful day spent skiing. The Tivoli Lodge is located a stone’s throw away from the Golden Peak ski school and it is only a short walk to the center of town, making it a perfect base for all your winter sports. If you visit during the summer, you can look out at the high peaks of the Rocky Mountain from your room and maybe spot a deer or two.

Delaware

If you’re a fan of craft beers, The Dogfish Inn is the place for you. This kitschy, sixteen room property offers access to the Dogfish brewery and is dotted with fire pits designed for cozy chit chat over beer and food. Dogfish Inn is located beside a canal in the historic town of Lewes. Guests can explore coastal Delaware, go kayaking or ride a bike around town (custom Priority Bicycles are also on offer).

Idaho

The Harkness Hotel is located in McCammon, Idaho. Originally the McCammon State Bank, this historic building was built in 1906 and has retained much of its gorgeous architecture. Enjoy modern luxury and conveniences contained in a beautiful architectural marvel with 11′ ceilings, arch-top windows over 8′ tall, original wood floors and period photographs and newspapers displayed through the property.

New Orleans

The Catahoula Boutique is a 35-room boutique hotel in downtown New Orleans. Built-in 1845, the hotel is Creole townhouse that has been restored. The hospitality is New Orleans all over: homely, warm and friendly. Expect comfortable, charming rooms, a cozy coffee shop, a terrace bar with exciting cocktails every evening and an in-house restaurant that serves delicious meals.