If you are looking for a fun and unique place to stay, try these whimsical hotels that are found all over America.

Jules’ Undersea Lodge

This is the only undersea lodge in the world. Explore the underwater beauty of the ocean while you enjoy getting away from it all. Whether you are celebrating a second honeymoon, taking a romantic getaway or just plan on leaving the hustle and bustle of the world behind, you will love this secluded lodge.

In order to check into the Lodge, you will have to learn to scuba dive if you don’t have certification before you go. Once you have obtained that, you will dive 21 feet to the entrance, which is an opening at the bottom of the Lodge. You will stay in a room with a kitchenette, TV, real beds and a hot shower and gaze out the 42 inch round windows to see an amazing variety of marine animals.

Jules’ Lodge is an authentic research station that is open to the public; even those who have never dived before. The only requirement is that you can swim. Jules’ continues to operate as a research station, but is equipped with all modern amenities, such as air conditioning, CD and DVD players and a galley that is fully stocked and fully equipped with a microwave and a refrigerator.

Jules Undersea Lodge is located at 51 Shoreland Drive, Key Largo, Florida. You may contact them by phone at 305-451-2353 to reserve your spot in this unique Lodge that will take you on a marvelous adventure under the sea.

Tips:

When you leave Jules’ and return to the surface, you cannot fly for at least 24 hours. Be sure to make arrangements for temporary accommodations.

Library Hotel

If you’re a bookworm, you will love staying at the Library Hotel in New York City. The Hotel has over 6,000 books on the site and they’re all arranged using the Dewey Decimal System. Rooms each have a theme, based on the books found inside. Stay in room themed around dinosaurs, the paranormal, erotica, world culture and more. Some of the Hotel’s rooms have a view of Madison Avenue and all come equipped with hundreds of books, VCRs and bathrobes. Each guest is treated to complimentary wine and cheese every evening of their stay when they gather in the Reading Room on the second floor.

Tips:

The Hotel has a complimentary video library that includes the top 100 films from the American Film Institute. Business meetings can be held in the conference room, which is located on the fifteenth floor.

Library Hotel is located at 299 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017. You may contact them for reservations at 212-983-4500

The Madonna Inn

This flamboyant Inn is completely decorated in pink and white. Each of the 109 rooms are themed and each is impressive. Room themes include antique cars, pioneer cabins, Swiss Chalets and African safaris. The Caveman theme, with its rock walls and waterfall shower is always booked in advance because staying in this room is such a unique experience. It makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time thousands of years to the time of the cavemen. If this is the room you’d like to stay in, make reservations at least a year ahead. All rooms include modern amenities. Soaps are wrapped in pin foil. If you are going to be in San Lupis Obispo, California, be sure to stay at the Madonna Inn for at least one night. It’s a memorable experience.

Tips:

Be sure to visit the Inn’s coffee shop and the bakery adjoining it. The Inn’s specialty is Black Forest Cake. Check out the quaint downtown and if you’re there on Thursday night, take in the local farmer’s market to find great food, craft displays and a wide variety of fresh produce.

The Madonna Inn is located at 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, California 93405-5489. You may contact the Madonna at 805-543-3000 or Toll Free at 1-800-HOTEL.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

After the hustle and bustle of Disney World, retreat to this lush woodland setting of peace and tranquility. Though it is not an outdoor adventure, there are a wide variety of activities that are typical camping experiences. Campers can pitch a tent close to picnic tables and barbecues for their convenience. “Comfort Stations,” allow visitors to get out of the heat and cool down. There are three restaurants for the convenience of guests. Take a plunge in one of the two pools, take the kids fishing or rent a watercraft. For those who love horses, a leisurely afternoon can be spent horseback riding. There are two arcades for the kids, a petting farm and hayrides for the young and young at heart and a Campfire Program. This is the perfect campground for those who dislike roughing it. It is a camping experience that offers all the comforts of home.

Tips:

Don’t miss Mickey’s Backyard BBQ, or the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. The kids will love both of these delightful venues. Be sure to make reservations at least one year in advance, as the Resort and Campground are very popular.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is located at 4510 Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32820. Contact them by phone at 407-824-2900.

Luxor Hotel and Casino

If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas, be sure to make reservations to stay in this unique black pyramid that stands 30 stories high. It is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and attracts both families and couples. Included is 120,000 square feet of gaming, Las Vegas’ only 24 hour spa, outstanding service, friendly staff and nine award winning restaurants.

Step inside the atrium to see a life-sized statue of the Great Temple of Ramses II. The atrium is one of the largest in the world, consisting of twenty nine million cubic feet.

The Luxor allows guests to experience the sights of Egypt on a large scale. There are 4,408 luxurious rooms to choose from and each is decorated Egyptian style. Snuggle under a hieroglyphic bedspread in a king sized bed and view the exquisite Egyptian art that decorates the walls. The Luxor has every modern amenity imaginable; spectacular views of the strip and the nearby majestic mountains, four Jacuzzis and five swimming pools are part of the fun, as is dancing and other activities.

Tips:

You won’t want to miss King Tut’s Tomb and Museum. It is a full reproduction of King Tut’s Tomb and the only one that is located out of Egypt. It’s a truly awesome experience.

The Luxor Hotel and Casino is located at 3900 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. The establishment can be contacted by phone at 702-262-4102

Old Jail Bed and Breakfast

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in solitary confinement? Well, now you can find out. This highly unique Bed and Breakfast offers lots of privacy and its historical setting is made up of the former Taylor Falls Jail that was built in 1884, along with the Schotmuller House, established in 1869. Each room has a kitchen, private bath and entrance. The Jail Cottage has a loft bedroom, a wood burning fireplace and iron bars on the windows.

The Overlook offers panoramic views of the St. Croix River Valley and is built on top of The Cave, which was a saloon in the good old days. It features a striking stone archway that leads to the private bath.

Each morning, breakfast is brought right to your door, just as it would be in jail. Service is terrific and staff is friendly. This is a great vacation retreat for the entire family.

The Old Jail Bed and Breakfast is located at 349 Government Street, Taylor Fall, Minnesota 55084. The Jail can be contacted by phone at 651-465-3112

M.V. Challenger Bunk Bed and Breakfast

This unique Bed and Breakfast is located on a 98 foot tugboat that is moored in Lake Union, Seattle, Washington. It consists of eight rooms that range from small to very small. The largest rooms are the Captain’s and Admiral’s Cabins, which have TVs, VCRs, private baths, refrigerators and views of downtown Seattle.

A full breakfast is served each morning in the galley and the rooms are decorated with old nautical charts and ship’s clocks. Potholes offer a magnificent view of Lake Union and the surrounding area.

If you suffer from claustrophobia, this Bed and Breakfast is not your style. Bathrooms have barely enough room to turn around and steep stairs are a part of the experience. However, when you go on deck for some rest and relaxation at the end of the day, the views and spectacular sunsets are breathtaking.

Tips:

The M.V. Challenger can be chartered for cruises. Wedding packages are available. The M.V. Challenger can accommodate up to forty people.

This unique Bed and Breakfast is located at 1001 Fairview Avenue North Ste 1600, Seattle, Washington 98109-4462. They can be contacted by phone at 206-340-1201.

Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast and Art

Step back into the 1960’s at this Bed and Breakfast that has held tight to the peace and love concept of that era. The Red Victorian greets visitors warmly and offers both a meditation room and an art gallery. Rooms are decorated with authentic posters from the 60’s, lava lamps, orange walls and tie-dyed bed canopies. All rooms are themed. Stay in 60’s style in the Flower Child, the Skylight Room, the Japanese Tea Garden Room or the Redwood Forest Room. Each room has a sink in it, but bathrooms are shared, just as they were in many apartments during the 60’s. A continental breakfast is served each morning.

Tips:

Ben and Jerry’s ice cream shop and a Gap is located just down the street at the corner of Ashbury and Haight for great treats and shopping.

The Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast and Art is located at 1665 Haight Street, San Franciso, CA 94117. You can contact them by phone at 415-864-1978.

Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn bills their establishment as “A playground for the soul,” and that’s exactly what it is. If you yearn for peace, tranquility and balm for the soul, make Post Ranch Inn your destination. The architecture is rustic, the flower gardens exquisite, and the staff friendly, service is excellent, the rooms are stunning and the views are breathtaking. Rooms feature private decks, fireplaces, marvelous décor, king sized beds and slate spa tubs. There are no TVs.

If you want to make your stay even more special, reserve the Ocean House located on the sea, or the Coast House set near a Redwood forest, which offers stunning views.

Tips:

If you plan on keeping track of the time, bring your own clock, as rooms are not equipped with any timepieces. Post Ranch Inn has seven tree houses for you to choose from as well. The rooms in the tree houses are triangular and each has a fireplace and a private bath. This is the getaway for celebrities such as Leonardo De Caprio and Ellen De Generes.

Post Ranch Inn is located on Highway 1, Big Sur, California 93920. You can contact the Ranch by calling 831-667-2200

Stanley Hotel

The majestic Rocky Mountains tower over this beautiful four story hotel that looks down on the tourist destination of Estes Park, Colorado. The inventor of the Stanley Steamer car built the house in 1909 and presidents, celebrities and princes have all stayed here. The Stanley has 138 large suites that are not lavish, but definitely comfortable. Open the large, sash windows and let a fresh mountain breeze drift into your room. View scenic panoramas every way you turn. Sit on a deck chair by the pool or join other guests on the verandah to watch an awesome Colorado sunset that paints the sky every hue imaginable.

Enjoy your dinner in the formal dining room, in the historic dinner theater or on the patio that is set beside a cascading waterfall that spills into a tranquil pool. During the summer months you will have to book your stay well in advance; winter is a quiet time at the Stanley and chances are you can book a getaway with very short notice. Call ahead to ensure there are rooms available.

Tips:

Stephen King stayed at the Stanley where he was inspired to write, The Shining.

The Stanley Hotel is located at 333 Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado 80517-9019, right next to Rocky Mountain National Park. Contact the Stanley by calling 970-586-3371.

For a wonderful experience stay at any of these top ten destinations that are found all over the United States. You’ll have great fun and earn bragging rights to say that you stayed in one of the country’s most whimsical accommodations.