The oldest hotel in every state

Madeline Diamond,Erin McDowellSep 5, 2020, 04:03 IST

The 1716 Colonial Inn in Concord, Massachusetts.Paul Marotta/Getty Images

Many hotels in the US date back to the country's founding, and some are even older.
The Seaside Inn in Kennebunk, Maine, for example, has been run by the same family for nine generations.
Many flock to historic hotels in the hopes of spotting a ghost: The Gold Hill Hotel in Virginia City, Nevada, is said to be haunted by former guests.

The US is filled with glamorous, modern hotels, but there is something special about staying in a history-filled establishment that helps tell the story of a destination's local culture.

From colonial bed and breakfasts in New England to stagecoach stops from the Old West, there are plenty of places to spend the night that history buffs will love.

With the help of Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Insider compiled a list of the oldest (or nearly the oldest) hotel in every state.

ALABAMA: The Battle House Hotel, Mobile

In 2019, The Battle House Hotel was one of the recipients of the Readers' Choice Award from "Convention South Magazine." BJ Ray/Shutterstock

ALASKA: Alaskan Hotel & Bar, Juneau

The hotel was built a year after the state became a territory. April H./Yelp

ARIZONA: Grand Canyon Hotel, Williams

The Grand Canyon Hotel is family-owned-and-operated. Kristin B./Yelp

ARKANSAS: The Capital Hotel, Little Rock

This hotel has called itself Little Rock's "front porch" for over 140 years. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

CALIFORNIA: Murphys Historic Hotel, Murphys

Murphys Historic Hotel opened on August 20, 1856. JRJfin/Shutterstock

COLORADO: The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs

The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs. Sandy S./Yelp

CONNECTICUT: 1754 House Inn & Restaurant, Woodbury

This charming inn is located in Connecticut's antique capital. 1754 House Inn & Restaurant/Yelp

DELAWARE: The Inn at Montchanin Village, Montchanin

The Inn at Montchanin Village dates all the way back to 1799. Gary C./Yelp

FLORIDA: The Florida House Inn, Fernandina Beach

Union soldiers stayed at this inn during the Civil War. Florida House Inn and Restaurant/Yelp

GEORGIA: River Street Inn, Savannah

The River Street Inn is located in a gorgeous brick building on the Savannah riverfront. Tessa C./Yelp

HAWAII: Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, Honolulu

A 1950 Chevrolet car outside Moana Surfrider Westin Resort & Spa. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

IDAHO: The Idaho Hotel, Silver City

This isolated hotel is the perfect place to unplug. Caity M./Yelp

ILLINOIS: The DeSoto House Hotel, Galena

Upon opening in 1855, the DeSoto House Hotel called itself the "largest hotel in the West." Rachel S./Yelp

INDIANA: Historic Broadway Hotel & Tavern, Madison

The Broadway Hotel features a restaurant as well as a nearby bed and breakfast. Terri H./Yelp

IOWA: Hotel Julien, Dubuque

President Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain have stayed at this hotel. Chris C./Yelp

KANSAS: Midland Railroad Hotel, Wilson

Scenes from the movie "Paper Moon" starring Ryan and Tatum O'Neal were filmed at the Midland Railroad Hotel in 1973. Midland Railroad Hotel and Sample Room/Yelp

KENTUCKY: The Old Talbott Tavern, Bardstown

The hotel is also home to a popular restaurant and bar. The Old Talbott Tavern/Yelp

LOUISIANA: Omni Royal Orleans, New Orleans

The architecture of this hotel is breathtaking. Omni Royal Orleans/Yelp

MAINE: Seaside Inn and Cottages, Kennebunk

The oceanfront inn dates all the way back to 1660. Seaside Inn and Cottages/Yelp

MARYLAND: Historic Inns of Annapolis, Annapolis

Many key figures of the Revolutionary War stayed in these homes. Historic Inns of Annapolis/Yelp

MASSACHUSETTS: Concord's Colonial Inn, Concord

Massachusetts is the perfect destination for people interested in early US history. Paul Marotta/Getty Images

MICHIGAN: The National House Inn, Marshall

The National House Inn is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Mick B./Yelp

MINNESOTA: Historic Anderson House Hotel, Wabasha

The Historic Anderson House Hotel opened in 1856. BRUCE BISPING/Star Tribune/Getty Images

MISSISSIPPI: Dunleith Historic Inn, Natchez

This inn sits on a sprawling 40-acre estate near the Mississippi River. StevenGaertner/Getty Images

MISSOURI: The Elms Hotel and Spa, Excelsior Springs

The Elms Hotel is made of limestone from Missouri. Diana R./Yelp

MONTANA: Grand Union Hotel, Fort Benton

The Grand Union hotel opened seven years before Montana officially became a state. Prisma by Dukas/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

NEBRASKA: Historic Argo Hotel, Crofton

The Argo Hotel still operates in its original brick building from 1912. Bob T./Yelp

NEVADA: Gold Hill Hotel, Virginia City

Several of the rooms of this hotel are said to be haunted. gchapel/Shutterstock

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Hanover Inn, Dartmouth

The Hanover Inn is conveniently located near the campus of Dartmouth College. Hanover Inn Dartmouth/Yelp

NEW JERSEY: Congress Hall Hotel, Cape May

Guest rooms at this resort are named after US presidents or dignitaries who have stayed there. EQRoy/Shutterstock

NEW MEXICO: Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, Santa Fe

This hotel is housed in a beautiful 300-year-old hacienda. Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza/Yelp

NEW YORK: The Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt frequently visited this inn. Michelle A./Yelp

NORTH CAROLINA: The Mast Farm Inn, Banner Elk

The Mast Farm Inn is a beautiful estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Mast Farm Inn/Yelp

NORTH DAKOTA: Carroll House Hotel, Fullerton

The Carroll House Hotel is a welcoming residence located in southern North Dakota. Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images

OHIO: The Golden Lamb Restaurant and Hotel, Lebanon

12 US presidents have stayed at the Golden Lamb Hotel. Destiny B./Yelp

OKLAHOMA: The Skirvin Hilton, Oklahoma City

This hotel is a unique landmark in Oklahoma City's skyline. The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City/Yelp

OREGON: Wolf Creek Inn and Tavern, Wolf Creek

Back in the 1800s, a room at the Wolf Creek Inn and Tavern cost just 75 cents. don c./Yelp

PENNSYLVANIA: The Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is one of the most historic towns in the US. George Sheldon/Shutterstock

RHODE ISLAND: Graduate Providence, Providence

The Graduate Providence hotel opened in 1922. Lane Turner/The Boston Globe/Getty Images

SOUTH CAROLINA: John Rutledge House Inn, Charleston

This inn both looks and feels like an inviting Southern home. Rolf_52/Shutterstock

SOUTH DAKOTA: Historic Bullock Hotel, Deadwood

Both staff and guests of this hotel have reported ghost sightings. Jess Kraft/Shutterstock

TENNESSEE: The Peabody, Memphis

The Peabody Ducks are local celebrities. evenfh/Shutterstock

TEXAS: Haunted Magnolia Hotel, Seguin

This establishment calls itself "the most haunted hotel in Texas." Carol I./Yelp

UTAH: Moore's Old Pine Inn, Marysvale

Moore's Old Pine Inn hasn't changed much since it opened in 1882. Moore's Old Pine Inn/Yelp

VERMONT: The Woodstock Inn & Resort, Woodstock

This historic inn is beautiful at any time of the year. John Greim/LightRocket/Getty Images

VIRGINIA: The Williamsburg Lodge and Colonial Houses, Williamsburg

This hotel is perfect for a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Chris G./Yelp

WASHINGTON: Tokeland Hotel, Tokeland

The Tokeland Hotel has beautiful harbor views. Tokeland Hotel/Yelp

WEST VIRGINIA: The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs

This resort sits on 11,000 acres. Andriy Blokhin/Shutterstock

WISCONSIN: Historic Hotels of Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva

Maxwell Mansion was originally built as a lakefront private residence. Tom C./Yelp

WYOMING: The Historic Occidental Hotel, Buffalo

The Historic Occidental Hotel is an authentic look into the Old West. Cheri Alguire/Shutterstock

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