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, genoahouseinn.com.

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,
la-ferme-genoa.com.

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

PENDLETON, ORE.

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

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

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

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, caryhouse.com.

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, heydaycafe.com.

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, applehill.com.

SALMON, IDAHO

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

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, bertramsbrewery.com.

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


*Ask about the discounts for AAA members.