Our Favorite Midwest B&Bs

The Stewart Inn, Wausau, Wisconsin (pictured) This stucco mansion was designed in the Prairie style by noted Chicago architect George Maher and completed in 1906. Public rooms feature original details such as a stunning fused-glass fireplace, while the five guest rooms offer a blend of past (claw-foot tubs, Arts and Crafts-replica beds) and present (organic bath products, fine linens). From $170. See reviews and ratings. (715) 849-5858; stewartinn.com

Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield, Wisconsin Stately Queen Anne architecture meets modern amenities on a hill overlooking Lake Superior. The exquisitely plush guest rooms seem to go on forever, and the dining room takes simple, seasonal dishes and infuses them with sophisticated flavor. From $140 (pictured on slide 1). See reviews and ratings. (800) 779-2129; rittenhouseinn.com

(A version of this story appeared in Midwest Living® May/June 2011. Prices and other details are subject to change; please check specifics before making travel plans.)