Massachusetts' Odd Inns - Lighthouses,
Jails and Haunted Inns
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Converted Jail:
Liberty Hotel - Boston, Massachusetts
Once the storied Charles Street Jail, The Liberty Hotel welcomes
guests to Boston with the spirit of a landmark liberated following
an extensive $150 million acquisition, renovation and construction
process. Marrying historic architecture with the high standards of
refined, modern travel, The Liberty Hotel is New England’s premier
luxury destination. Today, through meticulous planning reflective of
the property’s colorful past, this strong and beautiful building is
home to a variety of transcendent public spaces linked by historic
catwalks – including lobby and reception areas, restaurant, bar,
grand ballroom, and meeting rooms – as well as a limited number of
guestrooms. Among the other dramatic features that have been
preserved are vestiges of jail cells within the hotel lobby bar and
magnificent, oversize windows. A new, adjoining 16-story tower
houses the majority of guestrooms with every modern convenience.
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Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast - Fall River, MA
The Lizzie Home is a Greek Revival House which has
been a city landmark since the infamous ax murders
of Andrew and his second wife Abby Borden on August
4, 1892. Erected in 1845 the home was originally a
two family and was later made into a single family
by Andrew J. Borden. Andrew J. Borden bought the
house at 92 Second Street to be close to his bank
and various downtown businesses. The Bed & Breakfast
is named after Andrew J. Borden’s youngest daughter,
Lizzie. Although she was tried and acquitted of the
crimes she was ostracized by the community of Fall
River.Since the murders on August 4, 1892 the house
has been a private residence. Now for the first time
the public is allowed not only to view the murder
scene, but is given an opportunity to spend a night
(if you dare) in the actual house where the murders
took place.
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Race Point Lighthouse - Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Race Point Light is located approximately 2.5 miles
from the heart of Provincetown, at the northwestern
tip of the Cape. Due to the large number of
shipwrecks in the area, Race Point Light was
constructed in 1816 - the first of the three
lighthouses in Provincetown. As in the Long Point
area, a small settlement based upon fishing and
saltworks emerged - dubbed "Helltown" by the locals.
The settlement lasted until the later half of the
19th century. In 1995, Race Point Light was leased
to the New England Lighthouse Foundation, and the
keepers house repaired and modernized with heat, hot
water, flush toilets, refrigeration, and a gas
stove. Overnight stays were initiated in 1998.
The restored whistle house was opened to guests for
week-long stays in 2008.
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Wings Neck Lighthouse Accommodations - Bourne, MA
The Lighthouse sits at the very tip of Wings Neck
Point in the town of Pocasset, city of Bourne -
approximately 1 hour from downtown Boston. A private
gate makes the property available only to residents
and their guests. The house has spectacular water
views from every window in every room. Because of
the proximity to the Cape Cod Canal, interesting and
unusual vistas of shipping and boating traffic are
seen daily. The property faces West and enjoys a
rare view of the sunset over the water nightly.
There are sleeping accommodations for eight. The
house has three upstairs bedrooms (1 King, two twin
sets) and a pullout Queen sofa in the family room.
There is a full bath upstairs, a half-bath
downstairs and an outdoor shower. The property was
completely renovated in 2003.
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