as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
we decided to stay at an inn rather than keep driving all night
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Recent Examples of inn
Easily walkable, museums, inns, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, a thriving farmers market and a variety of shops are all located in the half-square-mile historic district.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Some Hudson Valley towns are built around hiking trails, waterfalls, and swimming holes; others around historic inns, excellent restaurants, and the creative communities that continue to shape the region’s heart and soul.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
That combination — sustained daily movement, fresh air, scenic landscapes and the social warmth of small inns — is a big part of why walking holidays appeal to couples, friend groups and solo travelers looking for something more restorative than a standard vacation.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Travelers arrange their own bookings with hiker-friendly inns willing to transfer bags, or stay in one base location and day-hike from there.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Some Hudson Valley towns are built around hiking trails, waterfalls, and swimming holes; others around historic inns, excellent restaurants, and the creative communities that continue to shape the region’s heart and soul.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
That combination — sustained daily movement, fresh air, scenic landscapes and the social warmth of small inns — is a big part of why walking holidays appeal to couples, friend groups and solo travelers looking for something more restorative than a standard vacation.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Travelers arrange their own bookings with hiker-friendly inns willing to transfer bags, or stay in one base location and day-hike from there.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inn
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In airports, outside hotels and inside stadiums, Haitians wore their national colors and proudly waved their flags.
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Many have put their possessions in storage to live in an Atlanta hotel on the promise of a new career.
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Head to Bayzo’s Pub on the lower level of The Mansion for an English tavern vibe, family-friendly pub fare, and live music some nights during the summer season.
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Leavenworth With its Bavarian-style architecture, mountain views, and taverns doling out steins of German beer and traditional dishes like käsespätzle, this small town in central Washington evokes an Alpine village.
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One of Boston's most colorful and event-oriented is located here, however—the Revolution Hotel, which is the result of a 2019 to-the-studs renovation of a former historic YWCA and hostel.
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Henges said the hostel shows Open Doors’ creativity and commitment to addressing homelessness in Kansas City.
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“Inn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inn. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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