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[quote=Anonymous]We've stayed at several lodges and enjoyed them all; here's a quick rundown:

Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone, a National Historic Landmark.  Rooms and dining were meh (as we expected them to be), but we loved hanging out on the porch after dinner until nightfall -- just chatting, enjoying a post-dinner cocktail (or kiddie cocktail, as the case may be), reading or playing cards, and watching the geysers erupt.  Once it's dark out, you can move inside to the lobby -- or better yet -- find a cozy corner on the mezzanine.  The lobby architecture is glorious -- you can easily imagine what it must have been like for travelers in the early 20th Century to visit.  Of course you don't have to stay at the inn to hang out there, so you might consider staying nearby at one of the other, more modern facilities -- there's one within walking distance.

Lake Quinault Lodge in Olympic National Park.  Again, rooms were meh, though the restaurant was pretty good.  What really made it special, though, were the grounds -- there's a beautiful green lawn in the back where you can hang out, play croquet, etc.  The inn has a small beach and guests can rent kayaks, canoes, etc.  In the evenings, you can hang out in the lobby.  Usually somebody plays the piano or you can play cards or board games, -- and there's also WiFi.  The architecture is not as grand as the Old Faithful Inn or the Ahwanee, but there's a beautiful fireplace and the woodwork is handsome.  For history buffs, the LQL was built in the 1930s and FDR stayed there shortly after it opened.

Wawona Inn (now called the Big Trees Lodge) in Yosemite.  Small, but pretty, rooms; dining OK, but nothing to write home about.  Again, though, it's all about the vibe -- we loved sitting out on the veranda and having a drink in the evening before dinner.  There's a nice pool and nearby hiking is excellent.

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