Several of city's historic homes are open for tours:

Beaty-Orton House - built in 1888 by Sen. John Thomas Beaty, is outstanding example of Victorian architecture and has been restored to original beauty and furnished with antiques. Open for tours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 409/384-2650.

Belle-Jim Hotel was built in 1910 by Mamie Patten and named for her children, Belle and Jim. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 409/384-6923.

Swann Hotel, built in 1901 by A.L. Dunkin for his family home, purchased by Swann family in 1915 and converted into hotel. Open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 877/489-9717.