The bed and breakfast inns in Washington, D.C., are sold out due to the celebration of President Obama’s inauguration. But don’t despair. You, too, can enjoy the festivities in one of the fantastic residences, open to the public, that are part of the original thirteen colonies. At iLoveInns.com, you will find a detailed list of these beautiful late 18th-century bed and breakfast inns. Like the White House, these luxurious inns enjoy the Roman and Greek-inspired Palladian influence and are tastefully and elegantly furnished. Enjoy watching this televised event among buffed mahogany paneling, gilded chairs and trim satin settees.

The Governor’s House Inn, an exquisite bed & breakfast situated in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina’s Historic District, is the former home of Governor Edward Rutledge, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. This luxurious home boasts elegant drawing rooms, unbelievable staterooms and, of course, the traditional southern veranda porches. Enjoy a mint julep while you relax in the atmosphere of richly colored walls and furnishings or watch the festivities on TV while you recline on your canopied bed.

Even the president takes time out for a bed and breakfast. Devonfield Country Inn Bed and Breakfast in Lee, Massachusetts, has shared at least one tenant with the White House. Rumor has it that in 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s chauffeur drove him across Devonfield’s front lawn for a visit with Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. Be sure to stay in the Roosevelt Room. Unlike the windowless Roosevelt Room in the White House, Devonfield’s room has a panoramic view and a wood-burning fireplace for fireside chats.

The century old Williamsburg White House in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, is beautifully situated on over an acre of meticulously manicured lawns. Close to the Jamestown Settlement, the Yorktown Battlefield and Busch Gardens, this charming and gracious inn is graced with period furnishings. Each presidential suite is not only tastefully decorated but boasts memorabilia inspired by former presidents. Watch the inauguration on television after spending a romantic afternoon in a horse-drawn carriage that gently carries you down the same street where George Washington led his troops to victory in Yorktown.

The Washington Plantation, a beautifully restored Greek Revival inn, is located in Washington, Georgia, and is nestled comfortably on seven acres of heavily treed grounds. The bedrooms are unbelievably elegant with crystal chandeliers, fireplaces and gracious baths. This charming inn provides a similar setting to the wedding of President Grover Cleveland and Frances Folsom who were married in 1886 in the White House.

For the 2012 inauguration, now would be a good time to begin planning. When you visit iLoveInns, you will find over 19,000 bed and breakfasts and country inns listed that specialize in events that may be of interest to you. Many of the above properties are included in the best-selling bed and breakfast guidebook, Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns. Enjoy a Buy-One-Get-One-Free-Night certificate found in this directory. And check out Bed & Breakfast gift certificates at iLoveInns, perfect for a special occasion.