Registry Inspiration: 5 Unique Post-Wedding Weekend Getaways

Posted by Adam Warner on Jul 31, 2014

Highlighted by a lighthouse bed & breakfast and former elementary school turned boutique hotel, these 5 unique getaway spots will all make terrific additions to any wedding registry.

TreeHouse Point

Location: Snoqualmie Valley, Washington

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Just 30 minutes from Seattle, this one-of-a-kind Treehouse hotel is set amidst the canopy of a lush Pacific Northwest forest. Each one of the cabin-style treehouses provide couples with a luxurious room featuring hand-made cedar beds plus incredible forest views. Some treehouses like the Temple of the Blue Moon (pictured above) even feature swinging bridges. Rates start at $195/night and include daily breakfast.


Saugerties Lighthouse

Location: Saugerties, New York

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This historic landmark along the Hudson River dates back to 1869 and has been converted into a gorgeous bed and breakfast. Guest rooms are intimate and tastefully decorated, each one boasting magnificent river vistas. Rates start at $225/night and include breakfast.


McMenamins Kennedy School

Location: Portland, Oregon

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Once a school, this fascinating hotel now features 57 cozy rooms, several bars, a restaurant, theater, pool, and even a brewery. Guest accommodations have been constructed from old classrooms, many of which still contain original chalkboards. Truly a memorable spot for a weekend getaway with your significant other.


Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast

Location: Farmington, New Mexico

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Carved into the side of a sandstone cliff, Kokopelli's stands out with its spacious cave accommodations, which are situated about 70 feet below the earth's surface. The cave is fitted with Southwestern-style furniture and decor, a full kitchen, waterfall shower, and Jacuzzi. Additionally, newlyweds can expect extraordinary views of Southwest terrain and breathtaking sunsets not far from Mesa Verde National Monument.


21c Museum Hotels

Locations: Louisville, Cincinnati, and Bentonville

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Now with three locations across the country, 21c Museum Hotels merge luxury boutique properties with contemporary art museums. For instance, the Louisville hotel, originally bourbon and tobacco warehouses dating back to the 19th century, features 9,000 square feet of exhibition space on top of a spa, restaurant, and convenient downtown location.


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