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This is a wonderful old 1878 Victorian house which has been turned into a Bed & Breakfast and is located on the southside of the National Historic District (also know as 'silk stocking row'). The furnishings are with period antiques which have been collected and the one acre grounds house the original smokehouse, greenhouse, stable and carriage house, gazebo and found.

Unique Qualities: There are two rooms and one 2 bedroom suite available. They also have an exercise room and a sauna. Unfortunately no children are allowed and a two night minimum stay on weekends is expected.

Behind the B&B in the old Carriage House is the Bowers Mansion Antiques. The shop has antiques from eclectics to primitives. They will also buy or trade items. There is also a Servants Quarters to the property which they hope to expand into. B&B Guests get a 20% discount.

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Phone: 903-723-7263
Address: 301 S. Magnolia St, Palestine

This property was established during the early 1850’s when a Colonel Henry Clay Swanson, from Alabama, moved to East Texas and settled near Palestine. Along with his brother, the Colonel started purchasing large amounts of land and eventually created a 15,000 acre southern plantation. The home survived the 1946 Palestine tornado which left 15 people dead and served as a temporary morgue for 11 bodies until the road to the town could be cleared. The property was purchased by author/photographer Osjetea Briggs ("A WALK IN MY MOCCASINS") in 1955 and who resided there for over 40 years. Today the property is owned by Carrie O'Brien who has restored the home to its present condition and turned it into an elegant southern plantation bed and breakfast.

Unique Qualities: There are 4 suites in all to choose from varying from $100 to $150pn. Great pain has been taken to detail in both the menu items and the furnishings. Quite a unique place to stay and well worth the visit.

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Address: 3241 E. US Highway 84 - Palestine
Directions: 4 miles from Texas State Railroad
Website: http://www.bbtiffanys.com/index.html

This lovely old colonial style house was built in 1912 and has been designated a historical landmark in Palestine. The house is located in the oldest section of the historic district and is also included in the Historic Driving Tour. The home has been fully restored and is furnished with wonderful antiques of the period. There are original pine floors plus the 11ft ceilings and pocket doors which all add to the fine architecture of this B& B.

Unique Qualities: The property consists of beautifully landscaped grounds and there is also a natural habitat for birds and squirrels. Even an occasional raccoon makes its way into the habitat area. There is a choice of the Elizabeth's Room which is the main house and the Naylor Guest Cottage. A two-night minimum stay is requested on event weekends. No children or pets and the B& B is non-smoking (although an area outside is designated for smoking.)

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Address: 1014 North Sycamore , Palestine
Website: http://www.appleanniesbedandbreakfast.com/

The house was originally built in the late 1890's by a jewellery owner, Soren Kolstad and his wife Sophie. Ladies retail owner, May Rogers bought the property in 1914 and turned it into a boarding house. She lived in the house until her death in the mid 70's when she willed the house to the Baptist Foundation of Texas. The house was sold several times before being bought by the Dyers in 1998. There is quite a history of uninvited drifters, scandals, threatening fires and a couple of ghosts.

Unique Qualities: The B& B has one room with its own bath and sitting area and one garden suite. On the weekends there is a full gourmet breakfast in the formal dining room which includes quiches or breakfast braids, muffins or biscuits, fresh fruit & melons, milk, coffee, tea. During the week, guests can help themselves to a continental breakfast served upstairs in the guest kitchen just down the hall from their room.

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Address: 911 N. Sycamore, Palestine