Most college-bound students recognize that there is more to a college or university than simply the acreage upon which the school sits. The community surrounding a campus can have great impact on a prospective student's view of the institution, as well as the experience of enrolled students.
Inn keepers often have a devotion to the community and its history and, in smaller locales, the college is typically an integral aspect of the town's past. Discovering the impressions of a school from an "outsider" who is still "in the know" can prove invaluable in learning about an institution's relationship and impact on its surroundings over time.
Many bed and breakfast homes offer the charm of their historical pasts with the conveniences of modern life, especially those inns that cater to the business traveler. This might include in-room wireless internet access, flat screen televisions with DVD hook-up and cable channels, and even jacuzzi bathtubs.
Rates are typically in line with those of chain hotels, and sometimes, may be more affordable. Home cooked dinners and/or breakfasts, coffee on the porch, and cozy fireplaces are perks often found at bed and breakfasts that are more difficult to enjoy at traditional motel or hotel locations.
Tiffany Miller, the Inn Keeper at Parkville's Main Street Inn, provides guests with an additional queen sized inflatable mattress, making it even more economical for families traveling together to visit Park University or other area campuses.
SAMPLING OF BED & BREAKFAST INNS NEAR KANSAS CITY AREA CAMPUSES
Baker University (Baldwin City, KS)
Park University (Parkville, MO)
Rockhurst University and University of Missouri Kansas City (Kansas City, MO)
University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO)
William Jewell College (Liberty, MO)
When planning your next campus visit, no matter where in the country, consider staying at a bed and breakfast within the local community.
And parents, once your child has selected a collegiate abode, choose a bed and breakfast to take advantage of pampering away from home each time you visit for Parent's Weekend or other special occasions with your college student.
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