So, continuing with our Georgia trip: Bob, Ashleigh, and I drove the 10-minute jaunt over to Plains from Americus where we had enjoyed a sumptuous prime rib dinner. There we checked into our room at the Plains Historic Inn. Bob had been here before and had enticed me to check this place out. The last time I was in Plains was during their 2004 Peanut Festival, so this place was booked up for that weekend. It’s not surprising that it would be completely occupied – considering it only has seven rooms!
Each of the rooms is decorated in the style of one of the decades from the 1920’s through the 1980’s. There is a common kitchen area outside of the rooms with a refrigerator full of snacks and breakfast items that you can help yourself to at any time.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter offered their hands-on help to get this bed and breakfast up and running. Formerly a mortuary, the inn was designed with the help of Jimmy Carter, who, using his woodworking skills, helped craft the steps to the upper level where the rooms are located. His wife Rosalynn designed and decorated the seven rooms. Each room is filled with decor and furniture (even bathtubs and toilets) of the period the room pays tribute to.
Me in the Presidential bed
Bob stayed in the 1970 room, which served as the Presidential Suite. The Carters themselves stayed in this room the first night the inn was open. Ashleigh and I stayed in the 1980 room. Since there were very few other guests staying in the inn, we were able to check out most of the other rooms as well.
In the 1980’s – our room
Ashleigh visits the 1950’s
I would most certainly recommend staying at the Plains Historic Inn the next time you are in Plains. In fact, I would just recommend that you go to Plains – so much to see and do, especially while President Carter is still living there. His presence enhances the down-home friendliness of the other people of the town. These rooms are under $100 per night (with the exception of the Presidential Suite which is slightly more). Read more about our Georgia trip…
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