Why some seasonal hotels across the U.S. are staying open this winter
Molly O Brien
Hotels and resorts across the United States have been getting creative this past year in an effort to entice travelers to visit. This winter, a scattering of hospitality brands are finding ways to innovate and offer new experiences during the pandemic as the industry continues to weather the fight against ongoing closures, furloughs and layoffs.
These six properties are staying open this winter for the first time in their respective histories. From Virginia to Colorado, freezing temperatures will not deter these destinations from embracing the opportunity to turn cold weather into a winter adventure.
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Phil Niekro, the man, was in many ways the opposite of the signature pitch that made him one of baseball’s legendary hurlers over a 24-year Hall of Fame career. His knuckleball was as unpredictable a pitch as any in the game’s history, leaving baffled hitters’ attempts at connecting utterly futile.
But ask anyone who knew Niekro, and they’ll tell you: He was as steady, reliable and easy to connect with as they come.
When Niekro passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday, the baseball world lost not only one of its greatest pitchers, but also one of its greatest ambassadors. Since 2009, Niekro had served as a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Board of Directors, and no Hall of Famer was more immersed in Cooperstown than he was.