Travel Tidbits - Mahjong Getaways

 Move over pickleball — Mahjong is the quiet new obsession sweeping weekend getaways.

Across the country, travelers are gathering around felt tables instead of screens, trading digital noise for the satisfying rhythm of clicking tiles and late-night laughter.

A handful of intimate inns are leaning in — turning lounges, patios, and parlors into Mahjong sanctuaries. Each offers just the right mix of atmosphere and connection:

McCully House Inn — Jacksonville, Oregon

The soulful wine-country escape for Mahjong in an English-style pub. A nine-room historic hideaway with a wine-country soul. The lounge and outdoor patio make the perfect stage for marathon Mahjong sessions, day or night.

The Captain Stannard House — Westbrook, Connecticut  

The East Coast classic for Mahjong marathons by the sea. This seaside 10-room retreat has a sprawling great room that feels designed for friendly Mahjong battles, coastal breezes, in a fun nautical atmosphere.

Tom Quick Inn — Milford, Pennsylvania 

Where Mahjong meets martinis. Set in a charming river town, this storied inn pairs vintage charm with a lively tavern — ideal for Mahjong by day and cocktails by night.

Creekhaven Inn & Spa — Wimberley, Texas

The wellness meets ritual retreat. Tiles click softly on the porch as Cypress Creek flows below — a Mahjong getaway meets wellness escape.

Lilly Valley Inn — Pearisburg, Virginia

The mountain Mahjong escape — tucked amid the Blue Ridge, where misty mornings and Chef-inspired breakfast, culinary classes, and the click of tiles feel timeless.

The Oakwood Inn — Okoboji, Iowa

Midwest embraces Mahjong —  where mornings start with coffee and a three-course gourmet breakfast, and end with lucky tiles. 

Together, they represent a quiet travel trend: the return of analog rituals — games, gatherings, and the simple joy of togetherness. 

As travelers trade screens for slow rituals, Mahjong has become a new language of connection — especially among women planning weekend retreats. It’s tactile, social, and cinematic — and these inns are embracing it.”