Title: BEST VICTORIANA
Category: Lodging
Location: Amherst, Massachusetts
Info: Allen House in Amherst is a Queen Anne style house filled with period antiques, Eastlake and William Morris wallpapers, and five guestrooms that will take you back to another era. But the comfortable beds, private baths (enjoy the clawfoot bathtubs), and air conditioning make it a great place to stay as well. A hearty breakfast and an afternoon tea are served. It's a short walk to Emily Dickinson's house and the bustling center of town. Rates are $45-$115. 599 Main Street, Amherst; (413) 253-5000.