Unusual Places to Stay in the United States

1. Jules' Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, Florida

Jules' Undersea Lodge is the world's first underwater hotel. Located at the bottom of the lagoon at Key Largo Undersea Park, Jules' offers overnight stays in the underwater abode, as well as scuba diving courses and underwater adventures.

Since the hotel rests on the lagoon floor at 21 feet, you must be a certified scuba diver to access the lodge. The submerged building features creature comforts, such as a fully stocked kitchen with refrigerator and microwave, and a comfortable lounge area with books, music, and movies. Cozy bedrooms have windows where guests can lie downand watch the fish in the watery world outside, and include attached bathrooms with hot showers.

If you are looking for unusual vacations, you will not want to miss this incredible place. In addition to overnight stays in the underwater Lodge, Key Largo Undersea Park also offers scuba diving, pizza lunches in the lodge, and three-hour Mini-Adventures in the lagoon. (Phone: 305-451-2353). Jules' Undersea Lodge Map

2. Heceta Head Lighthouse, Cape Cove, Oregon

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience and spend the night in a working lighthouse. The Heceta Head Lighthouse and Light Keeper’s house were built around 1894 and remain in working condition today. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lighthouse features six guest bedrooms with queen size beds, cozy down duvets and wood-burning fireplaces, as well as beautiful antique furnishings. Five bathrooms offer showers and bathtubs while intimate parlors provide quiet places to relax and take in the magnificent views. A fully equipped guest kitchen is ideal for preparing meals. Guests are treated to a gourmet breakfast as part of their stay.

Heceta Head Lighthouse is situated in a wonderfully diverse area, with plenty of attractions and historical sites to explore. (Phone: 866-547-3696).

3. Casa Gallina, Taos, New Mexico

Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Taos Mountains, Casa Gallina is located on the edge of Taos in a quiet, pastoral setting, offering guests a tranquil New Mexican oasis. Casa Gallina boasts five adobe-style casitas, which feature bright, traditional New Mexican furniture, art, antiques, and textiles from both New and Old Mexico. Cozy wood-burning stoves or kiva fireplaces create a warm and welcoming ambiance and fully equipped kitchens let you prepare your own meals. Casitas feature state-of-the-art technology in the form of a wireless laptop computer for personal use, high-speed Wi-Fi, satellite television, and a surround sound theater and music system.

Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the wealth of activities and adventures, from hiking, mountain biking, and white water rafting to snowboarding and skiing. For those wanting less action, the town boasts excellent shopping, art galleries and many restaurants and cafés at which to sit and watch the world go by. (Casa Gallina, Phone: 575-758-2306).

4. Red Caboose Motel, Ronks, Pennsylvania

Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish farming community in Lancaster County, the Red Caboose Motel offers unique and historic lodgings for families and individual travelers alike. Accommodation at the Red Caboose Motel offer comfortable rooms in caboose cars, all of which are fully equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, cable TV, private bathrooms, showers and bathtubs. Some rooms have private decks with beautiful views over the picturesque countryside and the historic Strasburg Railroad.

Enjoy hearty food at the Red Caboose Restaurant, which serves old-fashioned family style fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a friendly setting. Dishes are created from fresh ingredients sourced from the local Amish farms, resulting in delicious farm-to-table cuisine.

The Red Caboose Motel is located within close proximity to a variety of attractions, such as the Pennsylvania Train Museum, the Sight and Sound Theater and Dutch Wonderland. The kids will delight in the on-site interactive petting zoo, with sheep, goats, chickens, and ponies. (Red Caboose Motel, Phone: 717-687-5000).

5. The Bivvi, Breckenridge, Colorado

Designed for adventurers, ramblers, and mountain gurus, The Bivvi in Breckenridge is a cozy, mountain lodge with comfortable, contemporary accommodations, modern amenities, and breathtaking views. The hostel features 10 rooms, six of which are classic hotel rooms while four are designed as contemporary hostel rooms with bunk beds. Rooms have Norwegian Pine beds with personal reading lanterns and privacy curtains, and private bathrooms with showers and balconies with beautiful mountain views.

Relax in the hot tub or around the outdoor fire pit with new friends, and have a glass of wine or craft beer from the bar. A delicious complimentary breakfast is served each morning. The the town is just a short walk away and offers a range of restaurants and bars for evening dining. (The Bivvi, Phone: 970-423-6553).

6. The Shady Dell, Bisbee, Arizona

Established in 1927 to provide trailer and camping spaces to travelers along the famous Highway 80, The Shady Dell has since become an institution, boasting quirky and vintage trailers and camper vans for guests to stay in. Located in Bisbee, Arizona, The Shady Dell promises an unusual and unforgettable stay.

Trailers sleep up to two people and are comfortably furnished with beds and linens, a small refrigerator, and a coffee percolator. The trailers do not provide cooking facilities for safety reasons. However, guests may use outdoor grills to barbecue. A few of the trailers have a toilet and sink, as well as bathroom and showers facilities just a few steps away. The Shady Dell welcomes guests over 15 years of age only (Phone: 520-432-3567, The Shady Dell).

7. The Crash Pad, Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Crash Pad is a unique, eco-friendly hostel located in the heart of Chattanooga’s Southside neighborhood. Opened by two climbers in 2011, the LEED Platinum-certified lodge is a comfortable, home-away–from-home abode where you can relax among friends. Guests can choose from boutique-style private rooms as well as 24 bunk beds in a common area. The Crash Pad features modern amenities that you usually find in a business hotel, including free 24-hour computer access, Wi-Fi throughout the building, fresh bed linens and central climate control.

Prepare your own meals in the full kitchen and relax in the homey living room, a popular gathering spot. There is also an outdoor terrace and fire pit, a complimentary ‘do-it-yourself’ breakfast and freshly roasted coffee. The hostel is within walking distance of a variety of restaurants and bars for evening entertainment. The Crash Pad