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December 2022

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Deck the halls, light the candles, and get cozy, because the Discover & Explore ℠ December 2022 edition is here. We are honored to share December’s highlights and invite you to Discover and Explore!

Historic Hotels of America®: Recipes to Eat

Line the holiday table with these delicious treats, directly from our

Historic Hotels' kitchens!

The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort (1946)

Solvang, CA

The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort is one of the best holiday destinations in southern California. Make their ginger molasses cookies for your loved ones.

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Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh (1916)

Pittsburgh, PA

Christmas cookies of all shapes, sizes and flavors have one thing in common: the holiday season wouldn’t be the same without them. Try this recipe for fluffy gingerbread cookies.

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Williamsburg Inn (1937)

Williamsburg, VA

Colonial Williamsburg offers a view into the past, including a shared culinary heritage. These ginger cookies are a cross between a ginger snap and a soft cookie. The amount of spice gives them a good bite.

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More Culinary Heritage & Traditions

GIVEAWAY!

Show us your creativity! This year, Historic Hotels of America and our partners at The White House Historical Association and George Washington's Mount Vernon are teaming up to present a gingerbread giveaway!

ENTER TO WIN!

Historic Hotels of America: Recipes to Build

Not all gingerbread is created equal. Use these recipes to create your gingerbread creations. The baked dough is intentionally hard to give the structure stability. If the temptation to snack is too great, fear not— these recipes result in gingersnap-like treats.

Willard InterContinental,

Washington, DC

(1847)

Washington, DC

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Hilton Chicago

(1921)

Chicago, IL

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Skytop Lodge

(1928)

Skytop, PA

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History Mystery

Which hotel has a daily

time-honored tradition that dates back to its founding in 1908?

Historic Hotels Worldwide: Storybook Castles

One of the most unique aspects of Historic Hotels Worldwide is the age of some destinations. These castles-turned-hotels inspire dreams of knights, dragons, and royalty of bygone years. Saddle up a steed and head to these amazing locations!