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Local Hotels Can Cure the Winter Doldrums

The winter routine finds no room at local get-aways.

At this point in the year people are known to have a hard time with the lingering cold and wind. People often worry about the flu that seems to be all around them. They yearn to be done with the tedium of hats and gloves and scarfs and boots and shovels.

There is an oasis that can beckon to us from neighboring towns that offers a respite from the weather and a chance to peel away the psychological layers that are sometimes part of winter in New England.

Give some thought to a neighborhood hotel. They let someone else cook, make the bed and in some cases, do the driving. The provides transportation to Anderson Station, local restaurants and malls. Earning three diamonds from  the AAA rating system it's ammenities include a breakfast package, fitness center, wireless connection to the internet, wheelchair accessibility and delivers USA Today to your room on weekdays. Your dog won't miss you because he can come along to this pet-friendly facility.

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There are two dining room options: The Open Lounge with its expanse of skylight works well by day and by night. Its hour of operation are from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The American Bistro Lounge is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

But the best ammenity might be the pool. You can swim or just float around. Find a poolside recliner and read that book you've been wanting to get to. The sight of sand and salt on mounds of hard snow fades when you're lounging at the pool.

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Location: 2 Forbes Road,  Woburn,  MA                                                                      

Directions: Take Washington Street. Turn left onto Cedar Street and right onto Forbes Road.

Check In: 3 p.m.    Check Out: Noon

Check with hotel for rates and deals. RoomStay.com also offers specials.

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