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As part of our Savannah Cheap Hotels Guide, we are featuring local attractions. Jennifer McKenzie, Innkeeper of Savannah’s Bed and Breakfast Inn was king enough to answer some questions for us.

What does the Savannah Bed & Breakfast Inn offer to out of town visitors?

Out of town visitors can get a true sense of Savannah history because the Bed & Breakfast Inn is nestled on historic Gordon Row, circa 1853. Guests can either stay in a room in the main house or in one of our converted carriage houses. Our staff loves to play hosts and hostesses to visitors and they are experts on getting around town, sites to see, and places to eat. We even offer a guided walking tour on weekend mornings customized to what our guests would like to see.

What’s the difference between a night with you and a night with a typical hotel?

Walking into the Bed & Breakfast Inn feels more like walking into a home where guests are greeted with afternoon tea and lemonade and given a personal tour of the Inn. Every night our staff bakes up homemade chocolate chip cookies served straight from the oven with ice cold milk. Our chef gets up early to cook breakfast to order. Guest have a choice of being served at our main tables in the parlor or at private tables outside overlooking the courtyard. Guests are welcome to interact with other guests and staff as much or as little as they would like.

Where are you guys located in relation to surrounding attractions?

Located on the Southern, quieter end of the Historic District, Savannah’s Bed & Breakfast Inn is walking distance to all Savannah attractions. River Street is a 15-20 minute walk. The Mercer Williams House, Forsyth Park, Mrs. Wilkes House are favorite attractions less than 3 minute walk. Most guests park their car (which we cover the expense) and don’t use it again until they leave.

What are your rates like?
Our regular rates are some of the lowest of Savannah B&Bs and even less than many of the hotels. Typically, rates start around $129 during the week and $149 Friday and Saturday. During the summer and winter months we often offer an off-season discount. Spring and Fall are the most popular times to visit.

Thank you Amy! If you are looking for a place to stay in Savannah, Savannah’s Bed and Breakfast Inn is certainly worth checking out!

As part of our Omaha Hotel Guide we are featuring some local attractions. Craig Bond, executive director of the Shelterbelt Theatre, was kind enough to answer some questions.

What programs do you have in store for 2009?

We do four shows a year. We have a horror/suspense anthology show (several short plays) in October, a love/relationship anthology show (short plays again) in Jan/Feb, and two other productions that vary, but are generally original, new plays – many by local Omaha playwrights. We typically have these shows in April and July. Several of these plays have won awards, and some have gone on to be produced in larger markets, including New York.
What actors are featured in your performances?

We feature some of the best acting talent in the greater Omaha area. Auditions are open to everyone, and we pride ourselves on developing new talent, as well as featuring established actors.

What are your prices like?

Ticket prices right now are $15 for adults, and $12 for students, senior citizens and TAG members (the Theatre Arts Guild is the Omaha area theatre organization). We also have specials and discounts available, depending on group size and show date.

Is it a good idea to pre-order tickets?

It is generally a good idea to pre-order, but we usually have some seats available before showtime. We only have 55 seats in our intimate space, so we do sell out quite often.

Where is The Shelterbelt Theatre located?

The Shelterbelt Theatre is located at 3225 California, which is just East of 33rd and California. Parking is available on the street. The theatre space is intimate – the furthest seat is only 15 feet from the stage. We do also have a bar, serving bottled beer, wine and soda.

We are happy to welcome groups if they contact us in advance. We can offer custom pricing packages as well as appetizers or even champagne if given time to prepare.

Our contact info is:
www.shelterbelt.org
402-341-2757
3225 California St, PO Box 31607, Omaha, NE 68131

Thanks Craig! If you are looking to see some quality performances, check out the Shelterbelt Theatre. I don’t see it listed in Tripadvisor’s “Things to do” for the Omaha area, but not everything is.

Here is Amanda Miller, who will be in the upcoming Fat Girlfriend Musical:

Amanda Miller

As you can see, some quality stuff!

Although Name Your Own Price and Hotwire are the top two opaque travel sites, it seems that Travelocity is trying to get into the game with its Top Secret Hotel Option. It looks that Travelocity has a lot of catch up to do considering that it only offers this option for few select cities. I’d be curious to hear from anyone whose used it.

Travelocity's Top Secret Hotels