Kansas City: History package at the Raphael from $199

Why Go:

The Raphael—a “1920’s European-style property” that made our World’s Best list—is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a promotion that uncovers the little-known history of the war’s western frontier. Two blocks from the hotel, you can amble to a hilly park, once the grounds of the Battle of Westport (touted as the Gettysburg of the West). Next stop on the tour: the John Wornall House Museum, formerly a hospital for the battle’s wounded soldiers. While everything’s up to date in Kansas City, they also respect their roots.

Sesquicentennial Civil War Package package includes:

• Overnight accommodations
• 2 tickets to the John Wornall House Museum
• A self-guided tour of key battle sites
• Breakfast for two