Great Main Streets

GENOA, NEV.
STAY
Fall leaves blanket Genoa House Inn's garden, a half block from the historical highlights of Main Street. From $135.* (775) 782-7075, www.genoahouseinn.com [2].

EAT
At La Ferme, make a meal of autumninspired à la carte items such as coq au vin ($28) and tarte aux pommes ($10). (775) 783-1004, www.la-ferme-genoa.com [3].

PLAY
Main Street here is home to the state's oldest tavern and its first courthouse, now the Genoa Courthouse Museum. (775) 782-4325, www.historicnevada.org [4].

PENDLETON, ORE.
STAY
Sleigh beds, chandeliers, and silk brocade wallpaper are among the comforts at Pendleton House. From $100. (800) 700-8581, www.pendletonhousebnb.com [5].

EAT
Great Pacific Wine and Coffee Co., in an 1887 Masonic Lodge, has sidewalk seating and pizzas for $12 and up. (541) 276-1350, www.greatpacific.biz [6].

PLAY
Vendors and entertainers line Main during the Round-Up, Sept. 10–13. (800) 457-6336, www.pendletonroundup.com [7].

PLACERVILE, CALIF.
STAY
Ulysses S. Grant once stayed at the Cary House Historic Hotel. Today, overnight guests enjoy balcony views. From $90.* (530) 622-4271, www.caryhouse.com [8].

EAT
In a brick building where miners traded gold for cash, diners at the Heyday Café dig into chicken with mango chutney. (530) 626-9700, www.heydaycafe.com [9].

PLAY
After strolling downtown's classic strip, catch a free shuttle that loops through farms ripe with fall fruits, pies, and preserves. (530) 644-7692, www.applehill.com [10].

SALMON, IDAHO
STAY
South of town, the Greyhouse Inn serves huckleberry pancakes and eggs from a neighboring farm. From $79.* (800) 348-8097, www.greyhouseinn.com [11].

EAT
Monday night at Bertram's Brewery & Restaurant means all-you-can-eat ribs ($11). Save room for a root beer float. (208) 756-3391, www.bertramsbrewery.com [12].

PLAY
The Lemhi County Historical Museum, near Sacagawea's birthplace, displays a vast collection of Shoshone artifacts. (208) 756-3342, www.lemhimuseum.org [13].

*Ask about the discounts for AAA members.

Photography by Jessica Bright [14]

This article was first published in March 2009. Some facts may have aged gracelessly. Please call ahead to verify information.