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Aurora Inn
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Colonel E.B.Morgan Inn
or the ultimate enchanting getaway where you can get away from it all, Inns of Aurora is the ideal spot that boast all the pampering, personalized care and unparalleled views you could want. Situated on scenic Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes, the charming village of Aurora, under one square mile and designated as a National Historic District, is made up of the five restored historic inns with 54 total guestrooms, a gourmet restaurant, quaint pub and unique stores. Enjoy five-star service and accommodations in this scenic spot, nestled in the heart of New York’s wine region. From eclectic to artsy to cozy, each inn has its own personality and dedicated innkeeper. Whichever posh property you choose, you can enjoy wine and cheese at happy hour,
Rowland House
Wallcott Hall
homemade granola bars and fair-trade coffee. Built in 1833 by Colonel E.B. Morgan, a native of Aurora who was a founding investor in The New York Times, the colonial designed Aurora Inn boasts ten guestrooms and suites with all the comforts of home. It is also home to the village’s farm-to-table restaurant, 1833 Kitchen & Bar, where you can dig into delectable plates on the veranda as the sun sets on the lake. With seven spacious and stylish rooms, the E.B. Morgan House invites visitors to relax in their carefully designed living spaces, including a library, cozy fireplaces for evening game night and mahogany porches. This historic stone mansion can also be rented out for private stays and events. Restored in 2014, Rowland House is a favorite amongst returning guests – with playful color schemes and décor, plus a third floor comprised of four guestrooms, private lounge and Mackenzie-Childs designs, it’s not
Zabriskie House
hard to see why. Enjoy a private dinner in the grand dining room, with lighting resembling the night sky. The glorious grounds greet guests with ancient Gingko trees, a Grecian temple and two-story boathouse. Fire pits and Adirondack chairs also make for perfect outdoor fall fun. With a modern boardroom, Rowland House is the ideal spot for a mix of indoor business meetings, outdoor team building exercises and all-around fun. The imposing white structure that is Zabriskie House has an interior that is just as impressive. Blue hues, unique accent pieces, a double parlor and three-story grand staircase with modern chandelier, plus rocking chairs on the wide porch make up this most recently redone inn. The largest of the inns with 17 guestrooms, whimsical Wallcourt Hall, originally built in 1909 as a dormitory for Miss Goldsmith’s School for Girls, now features modern design and black and orange color
