The following resorts, inns, and bed-and-breakfasts were featured in recent issues of Midwest Living. Because packages are always being introduced and altered, you might want to call the property first.

Archbold, Sauder Heritage Inn Rising from the cornfields in northwest Ohio, this 35-room living-history inn blends with the other century-old buildings in Sauder Village. 419-445-6408.

Athens, Burr Oak State Park Resort & Conference Center Simple, comfortable motel-style furnishings fill 60 lodge rooms in this resort 20 miles north of Athens and surrounded by southeast Ohio's forested hills. Thirty two-bedroom cabins by -- or in walking distance of -- the lake have full kitchens and screened porches. 740-767-2112.

Aurora, Mario's International Spas and Hotels The Liuzzos turned the estate, originally a farmstead and then a stagecoach inn, from a private residence into one of their day spas. The European-style hotel and restaurant were added later and now are essential to packages. 888-464-7721.

Aurora, Walden Country Inn & Stables The roofline of the single-story all-suite inn gently rises and falls like the landscape: 35 wooded acres dotted with barns and grazing horses. The inn's 25 suites feature king-size beds with fine Italian linens. 888-808-5003.

Cambridge, Colonel Taylor Bed & Breakfast Stay in the elegantly restored Victorian home of Col. Taylor, a Civil War officer and business baron. 740/432-7802

Cincinnati, Cincinnatian This brick and sandstone hotel was built in 1882 and is a block from downtown's Fountain Square. 800-942 9000.

Cincinnati, The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza This hotel is a restored Art Deco landmark in downtown Cincinnati. 513-421-9100.

Cleveland, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Under glittering chandeliers, a pianist sets the mood near the lobby's marble fountain. 216-696-5600.

Cuyahoga, The Inn at Brandywine Falls Sitting adjacent to the falls, this pleasant bed & breakfast is one of two lodgings in the park. 888-306-3381.

Cuyahoga, HI-Standford Hostel Right on the park's grounds sits a reasonable hostel-style hotel. Private rooms are offered as available. 330-467-8711.

Dayton, The Linden House Bed & Breakfast Fully restored to its original beauty with finely crafted oak fireplaces, Victorian gilding, and richly colored stained glass windows. Relax in the luxury of an exquisitely decorated stately manor. 866-449-0464.

Defiance, Frank Baker Inn South of downtown Defiance, a Victorian home restored as an inn with three guest rooms greets guests with the sweet aroma of homemade cookies, prepared by the inn's owner. 419-784-5027.

Gambier, The Kenyon Inn Guests can take a break by sinking into the lobby's big and cozy deep-cushioned chairs. Retreat to one of their 32 cozy rooms for more private relaxation. 800-258-5391.

Grand Rapids, The Mill House This former flour mill by the river now hosts overnight guests in three antique-filled rooms. Enjoy breakfast in the dining area with a view overlooking the canal and the Maumee River. 419-832-6455.

Granville, Granville Inn This 1920s recreation of a 16th-century Tudor manor overlooks its broad front lawn like a massive, many-gabled stone fortress. 740-587-3333.

Granville, The Buxton Inn Painted a historically authentic hot coral, this long two-story clapboard structure has full-length front porches on both floors. 740-587-0001.

Hocking Hills, Glenlaurel Inn From candlelight dinners to elegantly appointed rooms, and the wooded grotto laced with secluded trails, this retreat is designed for couples. 800-809-7378.

Huron, Captain Montague's In the old river town of Huron (8 miles east of Sandusky), guests mingle at the garden gazebo, surrounded by begonia-filled hanging baskets and an ivy-covered white lattice fence for privacy. Turn-of-the-century Victorian furnishings and floral arrangements warm the five big, high-ceilinged guest rooms. Each has a private bath. Relax in the shimmering waters of the in-ground swimming pool. 800-276-4756.

Laurelville, Barringer Ridge Cottages Beside a quiet lane in Ohio's scenic Hocking Hills (an hour southeast of Columbus), this newer getaway adjoins 200 acres of state forests. Six state parks filled with wildlife, waterfalls and rocky gorges are within driving distance. The 24-acre property includes four smaller and two larger cottages plus one honeymoon suite. 740-385-9770.

Lebanon, The Golden Lamb At this historic inn, stay in one of 18 rooms with private baths. 513-932-5065.

Logan, Inn at Cedar Falls Parks surround this Ohio Appalachian foothills retreat on three sides. After completing the barnlike nine-room (each decorated in antiques) guest building, the owners built six 1840s log cabins in the woods for guests who prefer more privacy. Additional cottages are also available. 800-653-2557 or 740-385-7489.

Loudonville, The Blackfork Inn Railroad magnate's imposing 1865 Victorian townhouse. 419-994-3252.

Loudonville, Landoll's Mohican Castle Live a fariy tale by staying at this castle in the woods. All eleven suites have heated tile bathroom floors, wooden mantels, and stone fire places. The fitness center, pool, and organic restaurant will let you live like royalty. 800-291-5001.

Loudonville, Mohican State Park Resort On the north edge of the 6,000-acre state park, the low-slung resort with 96 spacious rooms blends perfectly into the landscape above Pleasant Hill Lake. 800-282-7275 or 419-938-5411.

Magnolia, Elson Inn A stately 1879 Victorian Italianate featuring a piano parlor, sitting room with fireplace, library, outdoor garden room, and a large wrap-around porch with swings and comfortable rockers. Guests enter through the beautiful ten-foot leaded glass doors to enjoy a stay where time has stood still. 330-866-9242.

Maumee Bay, Maumee Bay Resort & Conference Center This is a great lodge for winter family getaways. It is very family-oriented and provides activities for all ages. The resort is located amid the wetlands and woods of Maumee Bay State Park. There are plenty of oppertunities for guests to participate in outdoor activities any time of year. 800-282-7275.

Marblehead, Bay Point Marina and Resort When you arrive at your cottage, fresh flowers on the kitchen table are one of many surprises at this upscale, yet casual, resort on the peninsula between Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay. Lodgings range from two full-size vacation homes to 16 smaller cottages, all along the water. 419-798-4434.

Marietta, Lafayette Hotel Since 1918, visitors have flocked to this red brick hotel (built in 1892) in this riverside town. 740-373-5522.

Marietta, The Buckley House This Bed & Breakfast is settled in the historic district in an 1879 home with a two-tier front porch. 740-373-3080.

Marietta, The House on Harmar Hill This 1901 Queen Anne mansion sits atop a high bluff overlooking the Ohio and Muskingum rivers and is converted into a Bed & Breakfast. 886-374-5451.

Mount Vernon, Russell-Cooper House Originally an apartment building, the house was renovated for 9 months in 1987 to make it the Victorian showplace it is today. The Historic Innkeepers Association rewarded the effort by naming the inn one of the nation's 10 best bed and breakfasts. 740-397-8638.

Murray City, Smoke Rise Ranch Resort Visitors choose from six cabins or camp at the ranch. Take a moonlight trail ride or swim in the pool. 800-292-1732.

Napoleon, The Augusta Rose Bed and Breakfast This gingerbread-trimmed two-story still resembles the early 1890s home built by the owner of Napoleon's old feed mill. You can relax in wicker chairs on a wide, wraparound front porch or stroll tree-lined streets with river views. 877-590-1960 or 419-592-5852.

Nelsonville, Inn at Cedar Falls Nestled in the wilderness, cabins can host small groups, while larger parties can be accomodated in the big lodge. 800-462-5464.

New Plymouth, Ravenwood Castle Each bedroom in this farmland castle features a gas fireplace with an antique mantel; these are just some of the old English touches waiting for you. 800-477-1541.

Oregon, Maumee Bay State Park Resort & Conference Center A full-service resort 6 miles northeast of Toledo overlooking Maumee Bay and Lake Erie. The property includes a modern 120-room lodge, plus 24 cabins beside a championship 18-hole golf course. Families converge in the lodge's glass-ceilinged atrium daily to check the schedule for kids' activities in the summer. A 2-1/2-mile boardwalk loops from the lodge through neighboring wetlands. 800-282-7275.

Oxford, Hueston Woods Resort and Conference Center 3,600-acre Hueston Woods State Park surrounds this recently renovated tranquil retreat with cottages, about 6 miles north of Oxford. 513-523-6381.

Portsmouth, Shawnee State Park Resort From the lodge's wide veranda, the shadowy mounds of southern Ohio's wooded hills roll into the distance of the misty morning. Located 14 miles west of Portsmouth, this resort includes 50 miles of backpacking trails through the surrounding woods, once hunting grounds of the Shawnee and other tribes. 740-858-6621.

Rockbridge, Glenlaurel Inn Scottish country estates inspired the 2-room, 2-suite main Manor Inn, which caters well to couples with in-room fireplaces, deep-cushioned couches, and tables for two overlooking the woods. Guests can also choose from a variety of other accommodations ranging from cottages to vacation homes called "crofts." 800-809-7378.

Roscoe Village, Apple Butter Inn Hosts six rooms in an 1840s home, with a front porch facing the village. 888-279-0247.

Roscoe Village, The Inn at Roscoe Village 50 rooms with historic decor along the village's main street. 800-237-7397.

Sandusky, Hotel Breakers (Cedar Fair) Handsome dark-cherry furnishings and chintz decorate this hotel, a landmark on the Lake Erie shore since 1905. The Mediterranean-style showplace, with its four-tiered rotunda, adjoins a white-sand beach. 419-627-2106.

Sandusky, Radisson Harbour Inn Includes admission to Cedar Point's new indoor waterpark, Castaway Bay. The park is tropical themed and includes 12 water slides, a wave pool, a children's pool, and an activity pool. 419-627-2106.

Walnut Creek, Carlisle Village Inn A curving staircase leads guests between three floors of sun-drenched rooms. 330-893-3636.

Walnut Creek, Inn at Walnut Creek Shaker-style furnishings in the 17 rooms of this white two-story make you feel at home. Next door, a house with four suites and kitchenettes offers a second option. 800-262-7181.

Waynesville, Hammel House Inn Enjoy a stay in one of five rooms with private baths; you'll get breakfast the next morning. 513-897-3779.

West Union, Murphin Ridge Inn Located at the end of a gravel lane in southern Ohio's Amish country, this inn treats visitors to a secluded rural getaway. After hiking scenic trails through the 142 acres of woods, you'll want to retreat to one of the 10 guest rooms and warm up in front of the fireplace, or head back to one of six cabins. 877-687-7446 or 937-544-2263.

Wooster, The Wooster Inn When you enter the lobby, you feel as if you've stepped into a New England mansion. Guests relax on Early American sofas and chairs. A classic oak staircase leads to the second floor, where you'll find all but two of the 15 guest rooms. 330-263-2660.

Worthington, Worthington Inn Built as the residence of an East Coast land speculator, this balconied brick showplace began welcoming guests as an inn over 150 years ago. Today, you can choose from three suites or a standard room at the Snow House just across a side street, or the 22 rooms and one grand suite in the main inn. Each has a private bath. 614-885-2600.

Zoar, Cobbler Shop Bed & Breakfast An antique-filled 1820s home with five rooms. 800-287-1547.

Zoar, The Inn at Cowger House No. 9 This inn offers an 1817 log cabin with three rooms; a post-and-beam house with two rooms; or an Amish cottage with four rooms. 330-874-3542.

Zoar, The Zoar Tavern & Inn Four rooms in the original home of the village doctor. 330-874-2170.

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