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Inn of the Patriots, a bed-and-breakfast located in a mansion from 1879 in the Charlotte, N.C., countryside, invites guests to relive history. You can throw a tomahawk or spear, fire a flintlock rifle, and shoot a bow and arrow. Or relax with a game of English croquet, Italian bocce, oversized badminton, volleyball, basketball, and horseshoes. The place is full of military and presidential memorabilia.
Each of the four rooms and suites is distinctive and elegant, furnished with antique and period pieces. You’ll be pampered with breakfast in bed or in the garden, free shoeshines, and cake and sweets served every evening.
And talk about good eatin’ — innkeeper Martin Mongiello is a former executive chef to the president at Camp David, As a 21-year U.S. military member and retired veteran, Martin and his wife Stormy LeAnn, a four-year veteran, welcome military members with open arms (and a slew of military discounts):
- MOAA members get a 10-percent discount.
- Military members who pay in cash get a 20-percent discount.
- If you were awarded a Purple Heart, take 25 percent off.
- Congressional Medal of Honor recipients stay free.
Regular rates start at $75. Inn of the Patriots is in the historic railroad town of Grover, near King’s Mountain, the site of a decisive Revolutionary War battle. Say hello to Marti and Stormy at (704) 937-2940, or visit www.theinnofthepatriots.com for info.
