America is home to countless hotels and resorts. However, few are quite as unique as these interesting vacation spots. Whether you want to swing from trees or explore a living cave, these hotels are sure to spark your interest.
Guests can enjoy a relaxing getaway at this 530 acre resort. The entire hotel is built inside a living Ozark cave and features a billiard room, underground hot tub lounge, and guest kitchen. Luxurious accommodations are complimented by the hotel's environmental controls, which keeps the cave at a comfortable temperature and humidity level. Outside, guests can partake in hiking, fishing, rock climbing, spelunking, and more. Prices range from $250 to $350 per night.
This four-star hotel is actually a collection of eighteen unique tree houses. Guests navigate the hotel though an array of swinging bridges, platforms, stairs, and ladders. Adventurous guests can complete the full ropes course complete with a 160 foot long zip line. Those seeking something a little more down to earth can enjoy the ground-level pool, have a fireside barbeque, or go horseback riding though a 36 acre forest. Prices range from $120 to $240 per night.
The Aurora Ice Museum boasts rooms carved by ice sculpting champion Steve Brice. Each room is uniquely designed and well insulated against the Alaskan cold. Guests can enjoy a drink in the hotel bar, which serves its beverages in sculpted ice glasses. The hotel also offers access to the Chena Hot Springs Resort, where visitors can bathe in restorative hot baths. Other activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobile riding, and much more. Those not interested in staying in an icy room can book a Mongolian Yurt Tent, Moose Lodge, regular family suite, or rugged campsite. Prices vary based on accommodation and range from $20 to $249 per night.
This hotel's seventeen rooms are housed in train cars. Accommodations range from luxury “Conductor” suites to homey “Porter” rooms. Additionally, there are four room themes to choose from; Northwoods, Victorian, Oriental, and Safari. Nearby activities include hiking, golfing, and biking all on the shores of Lake Superior. Prices range from $79 to $299 per night.
Located off historic Route 66, this motel features 15 teepees guests can rent for their stay. Each structure is 14 feet in diameter and complete with a full bathroom, double beds, air conditioning, and cable television. The Wigwam Motel was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Prices for a teepee range from $48 to $54 dollars per night.
