Historic Lodging

Experience history beyond museum walls with historic lodging options.

Heritage travelers can now easily find and book overnight stays in historic properties across the state. Browse a variety of historical hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and short-term-rentals below.

Pictured: The lobby of Settles Hotel in Big Spring.
Credit: How Big Is Texas?

An Immersive History Experience

Picture it: a brass reception bell, a regal staircase, the sheen of marble floors, and the glint of crystal chandeliers—the unmistakable qualities of a grand, old hotel.

Or perhaps your tastes bend toward the pastel-colored clapboard cottage with a breezy wraparound porch and a squeaky screen door?

Whichever your style, it's clear that the most important amenity you look for in an overnight stay is the kind of character that's only accumulated over time, perhaps over decades but preferably over a century.

And while we love the creak of old wood floors, the real magic of a historic property is the intangible experience of being there, where so many have walked before you.

Keep reading to discover some of Texas' oldest overnight accommodations.

Historic Overnights

Pictured: The Wharf Worker's Cottage, built in 1890.
Credit: Courtesy of owner.

Know the Story Before You Go.

Launched in 2023, this unique community partnership brings together local historians and property owners to research the stories and people that bring these historic buildings to life. Overnight guests can now discover behind-the-scenes secrets and long-lost histories of these hidden gem stays across Texas. Return periodically as we add new properties!

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