CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR SPECIAL -- Come be our next special guest at the Arbor House Inn Bed & Breakfast on the River and kick off the holidays at the 7th Annual South Fork Christmas Home Tour! Enjoy five of South Fork's beautiful homes all decked out for the holidays. Shop for that special gift at the Christmas Boutique at the Rio Grande Club golf course's beautiful clubhouse. Tour Special includes one evening at the Arbor House Inn with full breakfast the following morning; two tickets to the Home Tour on either Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 1-5 or Sunday, Dec. 4th from 1-5; and a dinner certificate at one of South Fork's fine restaurants. Top off your day of touring with a long, hot soak in the outdoor hot tub under the splendor of the winter night sky! Dates: December 2, 3, 4. Cost: $185 - $225 depending on room reserved. For additional Inspected and Approved Inn Specials throughout the state, go to: www.innsofcolorado.org

Arbor House Inn Bed & Breakfast on the River (Laurie Bratton)
Address: 31358 W. US Highway 160, PO Box 995, South Fork, 81154
URL: http://www.arborhouseinnco.com
E-mail: info@arborhouseinnco.com
Reservations: 888-830-4642 Local: 719-873-5012


DECEMBER IN HISTORIC CENTRAL CITY -- Revive the Holiday Spirit with Spa! A 15% discount will be offered on all Spa Services on consecutive 2-night stays. Throughout December you may take in a play at the Upstage Theater, tour the Hidee Gold Mine, visit the Gilpin History Museum or shop along Historic Main Street where select shops will be offering a 10% discount to all our welcomed guests. Enjoy Holiday Cheer and gambling throughout the local area. Come and stay two nights at the Hooper Homestead & Blissful Spirit Spa, enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast and a soak in the private hot tub after a day in town. Dates: December 1-31. Cost: Midweek: $189.00 Weekends: $235.00 (based on double occupancy; tax not included) For additional Inspected and Approved Inn Specials throughout the state, go to: www.innsofcolorado.org

Hooper Homestead Guest Quarters & Blissful Spirit Day Spa (Christine Pollock & Pat Ballantyne)
Address: 210 Hooper Street, Central City, CO 80427
URL: http://www.hooperhomestead.com
E-mail: christine@hooperhomestead.com
Local: 303-582-5828


A VERY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS! -- Room at the Inn cordially requests the honor of your presence to celebrate a Victorian Christmas this holiday season. Begin your journey with a step back in time during the Old Colorado City Historical Society's 11th annual tour of Bed and Breakfast Inns on Dec. 4th. This special package includes 2 tickets to the tour, one night's lodging, afternoon tea, evening dessert, and full gourmet breakfast. Dates: December 2, 3, or 4, 2005. Cost: $114-$169 per night. For additional Inspected and Approved Inn Specials throughout the state, go to: www.innsofcolorado.org

Room at the Inn (Dorian and Linda Ciolek)
Address: 618 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
URL: http://www.roomattheinn.com
E-mail: rooms@roomattheinn.com
Reservations: 1-888-442-1896 Local: 1-719-442-1896