The Sea Air

Pick what fits the morning energy.

Marblehead's town hall, home to Archibald Willard's Spirit of '76 — the iconic three Revolutionary patriots: fife, drum, flag. Also has the original 1684 town deed from the Nanepashemet. Free, parking right there, accessible.

Short drive (or 10-minute walk if anyone's up for it) to the harbor mouth. A small Revolutionary War earthwork with cannon emplacements and panoramic views of Marblehead Harbor and Salem Sound. Park lot is essentially at the fort — minimal walking once there. Benches.

Three solid choices, all with options for both Tammy and Mary. Reservation worth it for The Landing on a Saturday — the others are walk-in.

Route 128 north to Route 1A — pleasant North Shore drive through Beverly, Hamilton, into Ipswich.

The Great House is a 59-room 1928 Stuart-style mansion overlooking Crane Beach and the Atlantic. The drive up the Grand Allée to the house is itself spectacular.

• Great House tour — main floor is fully accessible, gives you the rooms with the views. Upper floors have stairs (skip if needed). Tour times & tickets.
• The terrace and Italian Garden — paved, flat, jaw-dropping ocean views. This is the bit not to miss.
• Skip the long walk down the Grand Allée toward the ocean — it's a serious slope. View it from the top.

Plan ~1.5 — 2 hours. Trustees of Reservations property; small admission fee.

If you've still got steam on the way back. Russell Orchards is the one that works for everyone — apple cider donuts are universal. Mary can sit out the clam box.

Last night of the trip. Easy does it.