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Art-Inspired Escapes & Artful Travel Destinations
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items For those who travel with their heart and their eyes — this is a collection of stays, experiences, and gear for lovers of beauty, history, and artistic wonder. Whether you're dreaming of sipping wine where Van Gogh painted, walking through Monet’s ga...
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Countries To Visit For the Full Art Experience
Unique Artist Tours & Travel Destinations in the U.S.
Visit Art Inspired Hotels, Castles and other Architectural Escapes
Art Tours for Guided Experiences
Creative Escapes: Artist Retreats in Vermont’s Storybook Countryside
Cape Cod & New England Artist Retreats on the Water
Countries To Visit For the Full Art Experience
Travel and experience where artistss' slept, grew up and see their masterpieces at beautiful museums, preserved homes, and gardens.
Monet's Giverny brings life to a vacation and new appreciation for his artistry!
Visit France! Experience Monet, His Garden at Giverny, Vacation Packages Available 2025/2026
Johannes Vermeer painted Girl with the pearl earring and is considered one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age. He is renowned for his ability to capture serene, everyday moments—often of women engaged in domestic life—with breathtaking precision, clarity, and lighting effects.
Visit the Netherlands! Stay at HOTEL JOHANNES VERMEER DELFT | ⋆⋆⋆ | NETHERLANDS | SEASON DEALS FROM €144
This article has great travel ideas and artists home that are still here today and are worth the visit.
Visit Artists' Homes! The World’s 11 Most Famous Artist Homes That You Can Still Visit
Visit the Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam while you stay here, looks luxurious and economical.
See Van Gogh's Art in Amsterdam! The Lancaster Hotel Amsterdam
Vacation package deals are best for planning these excursions. and also Tours so you don't miss any part while you are overseas. be sure to plan ahead and buy tickets ahead of time to eliminate hassle.
Van Gogh Museum vacation package deals
To see Kooning House and Jackson Pollock-Krasner House and Study. First travel to NYC then search for Hampton Hotels to find lodging close by.
“Artists in Residence” – Historic Artists' Home & Studios of the East End
Beautiful Hudson, NY, USA – Frederic Edwin Church
Hudson River School Painter Frederic Edwin Church
Travel here to experience history that is preserved and an authentic reflection of what Frederic Edwin Church had seen when he painted his paintings of the Hudson River Valley.
Home - Olana NY State Historic Site | Hudson River School Painter Frederic Edwin Church
Louvre is a must see experience for classic art and seeing the works of the old masters. The artists walked and slept in the city and just being in this city surrounded by the art and atmosphere inspires any person to paint.
Louvres Vacation Packages 2025/2026 from ...
The Louvre was originally built as a fortress in the late 12th century to defend Paris, it them evolved into a museum. The iconic pyramid made of glass and steel--a landmark that was built by Architect I.M. Pei who proposed a glass pyramid as the new...
Louvre Museum, Paris City Center Vacations
Look for luxury hotel accommodations by the Mussee D'Orsay to see a beautiful museum in the train station. If you love impressionist work then visiting this Museum is a must.
Musée d'Orsay RER Station Hotels - Cheap Hotel Deals
Free day 1st Sunday of the month free · booking mandatory Until February 01st, 2026m A beautiful Museum and impressive architecture. The Musée d’Orsay is one of the world’s most renowned art museums, located on the Left Bank of the Seine in Paris. It...
Masterpieces of the Musée d'Orsay | Musée d'Orsay - Direct Web Link
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Salvador Dalí House – Spain Book on travelocity.- A surreal, dreamlike home on the Costa Brava, now a museum with his personal touches everywhere.
Salvador Dalí House Museum
Located in his birthplace, it explores his early life and family.
Picasso Museum Malaga Tours - Book Now
Set in a beautiful villa overlooking the French Riviera, full of vibrant works.
Matisse Museum Tours - Book Now
The designer and pre-Raphaelite artist’s childhood home.
William Morris Gallery Tours - Book Now
Discover the siblings’ early inspirations in this seaside town.
Framing Wales, Episode 1, Augustus and Gwen John in Tenby
Charming New England setting with original works and his relocated studio.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stay in Stockbridge MA and visit Norman Rockwell's Museum
Stockbridge Vacation Rentals, Massachusetts: house rentals & ...
Edward Hopper Nyack NY, Lovely Hudson River setting with insights into the life of this realist master.
Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center
Visit the many museums in Venice, Italy
The Best 10 Venice Hotels from $69 - Cheap Hotel Deals
Purchase a Venice Museum card ahead of time.
Obtain the Venice Museum Card Before Your Trip To Bypass the Lines.
Visit all of the museums and important art in Florence Italy , Don't forget about the famous David statue, Academia, Leonardo daVinci Museum and much more…
Art tours in Florence
Mount Fuji and Katsushika Hokusai: This iconic Japanese mountain has inspired artists for centuries, with Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" being a notable example.
Mount Fuji Five Lakes Tour from Tokyo with Guide & Vehicle
Visit the Dalí Theatre and Museum in Figueres- the largest surrealist object.
Figueres, Dalí & Cadaqués - Small group
Inspirational city for artists that houses artwork by Carravagio and many other masters.
Things To Do In Rome 2025 - Activities & Attractions
Unique Artist Tours & Travel Destinations in the U.S.
(Perfect for cultural travelers, art lovers, and boutique-style explorers)
Georgia OKeefe Museum and Other Sight seeing activities in New Mexico.
Things To Do In Santa Fe, NM 2025 - Activities & Attractions
Visit Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch – Abiquiú, New Mexico see the Expedia link for more travel Information. Walk in the literal footsteps of O’Keeffe. This 21,000-acre retreat with red rock formations inspired some of her most famous works. What to ...
2025 Travel Guide for Abiquiu, New Mexico
Winslow Homer Studio – Prouts Neck, Maine Why Go: See the rocky Atlantic coast through Homer’s eyes—his dramatic seascapes were painted from this cliffside studio. What to Do: Tour the studio through Portland Museum of Art (seasonal), coastal hikes, ...
Black Point Inn, Scarborough: Room, Prices & Reviews
The Chinati Foundation – Marfa, Texas (Donald Judd) A minimalist mecca in the desert. See Judd’s monumental works integrated into the vast landscape. What to Do: Art installations, desert stargazing, creative retreats, visit local artists’ studios. W...
The Chinati Foundation
Marfa, Texas to visit Chinati Foundation, Travelocity Hotel Accommodations List
Marfa Vacation Packages 2025/2026
Abstract Expressionist and Modern Art in Colorado
Clyfford Still Museum
Andrew Wyeth’s Brandywine Valley – Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
The Andrew Wyeth Studio
Andrew Wyeth Experience: Stay at The Inn at Whitewing Farm, romantic countryside escape. Visit Kuerner Farm and the Brandywine River Museum—intimate, pastoral settings that shaped the Wyeth family’s emotional realism. What to Do: Explore the farm, do...
The Inn at Whitewing Farm, West Chester: Room, Prices & Reviews
Bespoke Custom Art Tours and access to private art collections
Luxury Art Vacations & Travel Experiences - Artful Jaunts
Explore Provence, See Cezanne and see more art…
Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour
Sometimes a private art tour is in order…
Private Art Museum Tours at the Met, MoMA, Whitney museums
Tour globally and see more art with guides.
Global Art Trips
Visit Art Inspired Hotels, Castles and other Architectural Escapes
Luxury art‑themed hotels with art‑focused tours or collections in the U.S. Stays at beautiful architectural B&Bs, hotels
I visited this hotel and it was a nice experience. We enjoyed walking in this area and experiencing the architecture. More Info: Set in two historic downtown buildings, The Vendue is Charleston’s first art hotel—home to rotating exhibitions, artist‑i...
The Vendue Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025, Stay, sip wine, and view art. At The Vendue you’ll wake up in gallery‑style rooms, explore ongoing exhibitions, and sip Dragoon Punch on a rooftop terrace lined with local art.
Nemacolin is a sprawling, Relais & Châteaux mountain resort featuring over 1,000 artworks in its galleries and landscape. Tours include both indoor curatorial walks and outdoor sculpture trails—alongside rooftop spa and guided classes.
Nemacolin, Farmington: Room, Prices & Reviews
This sounds nice-would like to know if anyone stayed here. Art-immersive boutique hotel debuting in Midtown in 2022, featuring locally curated artworks including a striking mural “Heart of the Arts” and fiber installations by recognized Atlanta artis...
Kimpton Shane Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
Historic tobacco‑warehouse conversion with rotating local art exhibitions
Lancaster Arts Hotel, Lancaster: Room, Prices & Reviews
A whimsical Relais & Châteaux boutique resort where each architecturally themed cottage (like treehouse or lighthouse) is its own artistic statement.
Winvian Farm
The Radical - is a former 1920s cereal factory turned into a vibrant living art installation. Guest rooms and public spaces showcase over 200 original works by local and regional artists—and the hotel blurs lines between accommodation and gallery.
Top Downtown Asheville Art District 4 Star hotels
Each location doubles as a contemporary art museum, with rotating exhibitions in the lobby and gallery corridors. The Louisville venue is housed in a historic 19th‑century building and reflects deeply local art roots.
21c Museum hotel Louisville
Creative travelers can stroll through art installations directly from their guestroom hallway.
21c Museum Hotel Louisville, Louisville: Room, Prices & Reviews
In the heart of the French Quarter, this small hotel features rooms individually painted by local artists. Nearly every room includes graffiti-style murals or three‑dimensional art installations.
Hotel des Arts, San Francisco: Room, Prices & Reviews
Built into a hillside, this adults‑only retreat features “honeycomb” rooms and a mile‑long open‑air art museum. Outdoor installations, haiku walks, and playful sculptures make it an art‑nature hybrid.
The Inn At Honey Run, Millersburg: Room, Prices & Reviews
An iconic southwestern hotel whose in-house gallery hosts over 40 American artists. Guests enjoy Friday art tours, memoir workshops, and exhibitions led by the hotel’s artist-in-residence.
La Posada de Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa
Houses the $40 million Aria Fine Art Collection, with major installations like Maya Lin’s Silver River, Jenny Holzer’s text-based LED wall (Vegas), Tony Cragg and Antony Gormley pieces spread throughout public spaces.
ARIA Resort & Casino, Las Vegas: Room, Prices & Reviews
Boutique hotel in downtown Las Vegas with an augmented reality (AR) experience in select rooms—virtual murals, interactive digital landscapes, and a gallery-curated mood throughout.
Downtown Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas: Room, Prices & Reviews
Known for the dreamy Lake of Dreams multimedia show and lush interior gardens—it’s art-meets-theater in hotel form.
Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas: Room, Prices & Reviews
Neon murals, digital P3 artworks, art vending machines
The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas
A museum-grade boutique hotel in the heart of Denver’s Golden Triangle Art District. Features include Leo Villareal’s LED “Multiverse” light sculpture in the motor lobby, a rotating collection of works by Ed Ruscha, Deborah Butterfield, Tracey Emin, ...
The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton
Built in a neo-Gothic bank, the hotel showcases artworks like Richard Phillips's “Eye Flower Painting,” Andy Warhol’s “Electric Chairs,” and Millard Sheets’ mosaic murals from Dallas’s historic Mercantile Building
The Joule, Dallas: Room, Prices & Reviews
Housed in a Beaux-Arts building, XV Beacon features ancient Roman mosaics, portraits by Gilbert Stuart, and commissioned modern works by Maggi Brown, Martha Lloyd, Tony Evanko and others. A serene and sophisticated art immersion walking distance from...
XV Beacon, Boston: Room, Prices & Reviews
Home to the world’s largest Victorian art collection in a hotel setting, with over 80 pieces from the Belle Époque on display including portraits, extinguished grand stairways, bronze statues, and sweeping corridors
The Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee: Room, Prices & Reviews
Luxury boutique resort with an expansive private collection including works by David Hockney, Helen Frankenthaler, Wolf Kahn, Sol LeWitt, and more, displayed across lakeside inns and a wellness spa. Unforgettable aesthetic retreat for art-centric tra...
Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa, Aurora: Room, Prices & Reviews
Once the grand estate of Otto Herman Kahn, this chateauesque mansion on Long Island is now a boutique luxury hotel with just 32 guest rooms and suites. Enjoy manicured gardens, estate tours, a historic art collection, and refined dining in grand surr...
Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate, Huntington: Room, Prices & Reviews
Set overlooking the Hudson River just 30 miles from NYC, this historic castle hotel offers 31 elegant rooms and suites within original fairytale architecture. Guests enjoy spa services, French cuisine, walking trails, and countryside charm.
Sankara Spa at Castle Hotel & Spa
A Richardsonian Romanesque castle converted into an inn, spa, and winery. Stays include luxurious rooms, French-inspired dining, a spa with vineyard views, and on-site art events. A romantic arts + wine destination
White Springs Manor a Belhurst Property, Geneva: Room, Prices & Reviews
Nestled on the riverbank near Tours, Art Hôtel occupies a beautifully restored château and delivers stylish, art‑laden interiors with bold décor in black, white, and neon touches. The lobby feels like a modern gallery, and staff are celebrated for fr...
Art Hôtel Rochecorbon Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
A design-led château B&B near Auxerre and Chablis, blending Burgundian architecture with vintage furnishings and modern art collected by its owners. With just a handful of rooms, private gardens, and bespoke art installations, it feels like stayi...
Château De La Resle - membre Design Hotels Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
This 19th-century château sets the stage for luxury painting holidays, limited to 12 guests per retreat. Onsite atelier, wellness rituals, seasonal meals, and morning art instruction make it both exclusive and deeply creative.
Château de Puy Vidal | The Lady of the Chateau Retreats
Book on Expedia, travel through beautiful France and experience wine country.
Château de Cognac Tours - Book Now
Located right on the Loire River, this UNESCO-listed château doubles as a museum, housing one of the world’s largest collections by Art & Language collective. The setting makes for an extraordinary art-travel destination, though lodging is nearby...
Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art
Once Picasso’s studio, now a private contemporary art center, this 18th-century château offers guided visits through his recreated workspace and sculpture gardens. It's an immersive art‑history experience—ideal for deeper creative pilgrims.
Boisgeloup
A 600-acre estate combining sculpture park, vineyard, and a luxury hotel, surrounded by monumental works by artists like Ai Weiwei, Louise Bourgeois, Tracey Emin, and Frank Gehry. Guests stay in architecturally inspired villas and dine at farm‑to‑tab...
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Art Tours for Guided Experiences
Over seas and in the USA
Paris, France Why Go: Skip the crowds and experience the Louvre like royalty. Led by an art historian, this intimate evening tour lets you explore the museum’s treasures—including the Mona Lisa—without the noise and bustle. End with a champagne toast...
Private Louvre After-Hours Luxury Art Tour with Champagne Toast
Stay in a charming villa surrounded by lavender fields and vineyards while learning from acclaimed art instructors. Includes wine tastings, market visits, and excursions to Cézanne’s studio.
Painting Tours: France – Provence
Travel to Provence and experience the art of Cezanne
Cézanne's studio
Stay at a boutique hotel to explore more Cezanne
Boutique Hotel Cezanne, Aix-en-Provence
Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Cultural Tour 📍 Mexico City, Mexico
Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
Art Tour Medeira Accommodations.
Madeira: Wheelchair accessible
Explore monumental sculptures at Storm King Art Center, immerse yourself in minimalist masterpieces at Dia:Beacon, and unwind at a stylish modern lodge surrounded by creative energy and natural beauty.
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Sculpture in the wild and riverside minimalism. Art meets nature in upstate New York.
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Stay on historic grounds turned eco-luxury inn with architecture that blends into lush gardens and artistic landscapes. Nearby art walks, Charleston galleries, and famed Southern cuisine make this a restorative art retreat.
The Inn At Middleton Place - Charleston Hotels
Santa Fe Art Lovers Retreat – Canyon Road & Adobe Charm
Top 10 Hotels in Santa Fe, NM from $86
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Canyon Road direct link to learn more about this artful escape.
Visit Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM; and be immersed in art.
Frank LLoyd Wright Falling Water House, check for enough water to see the full glory of this home.
Fallingwater
Prolific and influential 20th century American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed over 1,000 structures, including 12 of the Architectural Record's most important buildings of the century.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Work
Creative Escapes: Artist Retreats in Vermont’s Storybook Countryside
Explore the most inspiring artist retreats in Vermont—nestled among mountains, flower farms, and colonial villages. Whether you're a plein-air painter or a writer seeking quiet solitude, these magical escapes offer restorative beauty and hands-on cre...
Vermont Studio Center (Johnson, VT) The largest international artist/writer residency in the U.S., offering 4–12 week residencies with private studios, accommodations, meals, workshops, open studios, and visiting artists. Fellowships available to def...
Vermont Studio Center
Set in Manchester, VT, this 5-night plein-air painting retreat captures autumn’s dramatic colors. Includes daily group painting sessions, "Wet Paint" sales exhibitions in SVAC galleries, catered dinners, and lodging discounts in local inns.
Southern Vermont Arts Center
High Pastures Studios + Retreat (Whitingham, VT) A 90-acre flower-and-fiber farm offering Open AiR retreats for a small, inclusive cohort of artists (textile, music, writing, drawing). This rural sanctuary encourages rest and experimentation in studi...
High Pastures Studios + Retreat
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Cape Cod & New England Artist Retreats on the Water
Create beside the sea in Provincetown and Truro—home to historic artist colonies, curated residencies, and soulful studio spaces. These retreats combine natural beauty with deep creative roots.
A 7-month visual arts and writing fellowship that’s launched major careers (think Frank Stella). Includes private studio, housing, and stipend. Shorter Summer Option? Stay near Provincetown while attending workshops: 👉 Book a cottage on Truro Beach ...
Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown
Short Term Artist Escapes on the Beach in MA.
Top beach rentals in Truro - Massachusetts
Explore Cape Cod while exploring
Edgewood Farm
Explore Cape Cod by staying in a nice space and painting at the beach.
Top 10 Hotels in Cape Cod from $114
New England Charm, beach, cooler weather? Explore VRBO for nice places to stay while attending Art Workshops at Edgewood Farm
Cape Cod Vacation Rentals, Massachusetts: house rentals & more
Reside in a living sculpture by David Ireland inside a top American art museum. Interact with students while creating new work.
Addison Gallery of American Art
New Southern Artist Retreats for Makers, Writers, and Visionaries
From Appalachian folk schools to urban art centers, the American South is full of artist residencies rooted in storytelling, craft, and community. These are must-visits for creatives who want to explore the cultural heart of the region.
Breathtaking mountain views.Stay in a cabin in the woods for a week long getaway and some needed artistic relaxation.
Penland Vacation Rentals, Spruce Pine: house rentals & more
Penland School of Craft (Penland, NC) 🛠 Residencies in wood, glass, ceramics, photography, and fiber, with daily studio access and breathtaking mountain views.
Penland School of Craft
Artist retreat in North Carolina
John C. Campbell Folk School