Enjoy The Comforts Of Home At Alabama Bed and Breakfasts or Inns, By Melody Schubert

When it comes to selecting a cozy alternative for a great getaway in Alabama, there are many choices, which include beautiful Inns and Bed & Breakfasts. Alabama has several historical and romantic Bed and Breakfasts and Inns that offer wonderful amenities, and here are two we that we're sure you will enjoy on your next trip.

The Myrtlewood Bed & Breakfast -There is the 1909 historic Myrtlewood Bed & Breakfast, a beautiful Victorian home with antique furnishings within walking distance of town, and attractions like the WWII and POW museum.

The town of Aliceville is located in west-central Alabama, west of Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama. Since the Myrtlewood Bed & Breakfast is close to the University it is a great location to stay when attending Graduations and events in the area. Take town to stroll around town that was once the site of a German Prisoner of War Camp.

Be sure to stop in at the WWII and POW museum and the Aliceville Museum, where you'll find artifacts and more on the town's history are on display at the Museums. Among other attractions to enjoy are the Tom Bevill Visitor Center & Lock & Dam in Pickensville, the U.S. "Montgomery" Snagboat, the Historic Face in the Window Courthouse Square at Carrollton, the James Murphy Summerville Home, and the Indian Mounds and Museum nearby in Moundville.

The Myrtlewood Bed & Breakfast, located at 602 Broad St. NE in Aliceville, Alabama has wide porches perfect for relaxing on, plus a elegant Honeymoon Suite for a romantic getaway. The Honeymoon Suite features a comfortable queen size bed, daybed, and sitting area, as well as a bathroom with a vintage footed tub, and an additional tub with shower are among the amenities guests enjoy.

Then there is breakfast, which includes the Traditional Plantation Breakfast with scrambled, fried, or poached eggs, served with bacon, creamy buttered grits, hot biscuits or toast, fresh fruit, and coffee or try the three-cheese egg casserole.  While there are no pets allowed, the Myrtlewood Bed & Breakfast does welcome children, which makes it a ideal destination for families.

Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast - In Magnolia Springs, at 4469 Oak St. you'll find the Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast; a 1898 National Register property where mail was once delivered by boat. Just 9 miles north of Gulf Shores, the Magnolia Springs Bed & Breakfast has been featured in Southern Living and on Bob Vila's Restore America. With all the amenities and comforts of home, the Magnolia Springs Bed & Breakfast takes you back to easier days. Stroll beneath the canopy of oak-lined streets after breakfast, discussing your plans that can include shopping, golf, outdoor recreation, or visiting nearby historic sites.

With the Gulf Shore just a short distance away, staying at the Magnolia Springs Bed & Breakfast makes it easy to getaway, and share the company of a loved one. This small river town called Magnolia Springs has inspired many creative minds, including Fannie Flagg and Winston Groom.

The Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast features five guest rooms so there's plenty of room to spread our and enjoy the three-course Southern breakfast, afternoon teas, or sample an evening dessert while making new friends. The Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast captures the beauty of an age gone by with a warm touch of southern hospitality that will draw you back year after year!