The Capital Hotel stands out as a venue that lacks pretension but exudes graciousness.

The Oxford American’s fund-raising event in 2010 showed how versatile the Capital Hotel can be.

Courtesy the Capital Hotel 111 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 374-7474 www.capitalhotel.com Historic tidbits: President Ulysses S. Grant was an early guest; it is said that the hotel’s oversized elevator was designed to accommodate his horse. The...

Being a college town adds to this West Virginia city's energy.

Locals say fresh air, wide vistas and the looming Colorado Front Range open eyes and minds.

One tour requires a hairnet and an appreciation for steeped herbs. The other demands an appetite for adventure.

  Courtesy St Julien Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 800-444-0447 or 303-442-2911 visitor@bouldercvb.com www.bouldercoloradousa.com What’s new:  Avery Brewing plans to build a larger operation near Celestial Seasonings’...

After a multiyear, $70 million renovation, the Galt House is once again a key player in its community.

KaLightoscope is a collection of colorful fabric luminaries designed by Chinese artists.

Courtesy The Galt House Hotel Galt House Hotel 140 North N. Fourth St. Louisville, KY 40202 800-843-4258 or 502-589-5200 info@galthouse.com www.galthouse.com What’s new: A rooftop garden is in the works; a private room adjacent to it, with views of the river and...