8. The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia
Tucked away at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this intimate retreat proves that luxury doesn’t need to shout to be heard. What started as a former garage in 1978 has evolved into Virginia’s culinary crown jewel, boasting the state’s only Michelin-starred restaurant. The rooms and cottages here feel like they’ve been plucked from a whimsical fairy tale, each with its own unique character and story.