Tallman Hotel

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The centerpiece may be the smartly renovated historic hotel – tile bathrooms, warm lighting, thick linens – but the rest of the property, including the shady garden, walled-in swimming pool, brick patios and porches, exudes timeless elegance. Some garden rooms come with outdoor Japanese soaking tubs heated by an energy-efficient geothermal-solar system.

The connected Blue Wing Saloon (11:30am-9pm daily, mains $11-25) is the most atmospheric restaurant on the north shore with frequent live music.

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