Readers Recommend

Arizona: Karrels’ Double K Ranch Bed and Breakfast Homestay, 3930 N. Smokey Topaz Lane, Tucson 85749; (520) 749-5345, fax (520) 760-5594, www.doublekranch.com. “Delightful inn with a railroad theme; bring your own toy trains to run on their track, or stay in a converted caboose. Northeast of town. Lots of wildlife and birds. Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and milk at night; wonderful full breakfast in the morning.” Doubles with private bath begin at $95.

--Connie and Lynn Hughes,

Laguna Beach

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Illinois: Henry Mischler House, 802 E. Edwards, Springfield 62703; (217) 525-2660, www.mischlerhouse.com. “One block from Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Restored Victorian-style house; quiet, comfortable, excellent breakfast. Proprietor Roger Schmitz tries hard to do a good job.” Doubles with private bath begin at $75.

--Doris Drucker,

Claremont

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