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With Patch Passport, Patch will help be your guide as you become a tourist in your town. Whether you're new to town or want to explore the city you've loved for years, we're here to show you what there is to see.
Block Island is located in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 13 miles south of the coast of Rhode Island and is separated from the mainland by the Block Island Sound. Visitors can get there quickly and affordably by taking either the traditional ferry or the new high-speed ferry from a number of points in the area, the most popular being Point Judith or as many know it, Galilee. There is so much to do on the island, that some people decide to make a longer trip out of it and stay in one of the many historical Victorian hotels and inns that the island offers. You'll encounter beautiful beaches…
Revisit your younger days when you hopped in the car, started the engine and drove off in search of something fun. Here are three unique options for you, depending on how far you want to drive. Visit one, or visit all of them. How far will you go? 15 Minutes: Powisset Farm, located at 37 Powisset St., Dover, MA Powisset Farm has a little something for everybody. They have a farm stand every Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from June to October where you can get a variety of fruits and vegetables among other locally grown foods. On Saturday kids and adults can have the opportunity to be …
Do you want to get out of the kitchen, but are bored of the same old places you always go to? Want some fresh ideas for tasty meals? Then the Patch Passport can help. We have assembled a list of local places with international flavors. Try one out and let us know what you think. Bon Appetit! American: Lewis' Conrad's Olde Colonial Cafe The Colonial House Brazilian: Mina's Cafe Chinese: China Rama Bamboo House II Golden Abacus Italian: Boncaldo Ristorante Joe and Maria's Olivadi Indian: Minerva Indian Cuisine Greek: Taso's Euro Cafe French-Thai Fusion: Fusion Bistro Thai: Siam Lotus Mint Cafe …
No journey is complete without scouring the local stores for unique trinkets or picking up a gift or two for friends and family back home. Today, get out and explore a unique local store and all they have to offer. Our suggestion, The Antique Roadhouse, located in the popular downtown area of Norwood has everything an antiques aficionado could want - from memorabilia and grandfather clocks to century-old refurbished bed frames. The store has a well-trafficked website and specializes in home furnishings. When you pass by in the evening, a replica of A Christmas Story's leg lamp glowing in the …
As soon as you open the door of Escada Hair & Beauty Spa at 48 East Vernon St., you are instantly met with the relaxed, welcoming feeling reminiscent of entering an old friend’s home. Escada is a full service salon offering skin, hair and nail services along with facials, the newly popular feather extensions, makeup lessons and application, and days of beauty, wedding packages and birthday parties. Escada also carries a full line of products including Big Sexy Hair, Keune (also their color line), Opi, Bed Head and L’Oreal to name a few. The salon is located in a family owned property which …
Norwood wasn't exactly what it is today more than 150 years ago. Way back when, Town Hall didn't stand next to the Common and carriages, rather than automobiles, might have traversed any roadway. In fact, Norwood didn't exist decades ago — it occupied Dedham's south. With the many changes since then, one structure has stood the test of time — the F. Holland Day House. Built in 1859, the house has stood at 93 Day St. ever since. The structure was home to Fred Holland Day, son of Lewis and Anna Smith Day, said Heather Cole, president of the Norwood Historical Society. The house itself never …
Monster Mini Golf Who doesn't like mini golf? Monster Mini Golf in Norwood provides all the fun of a mini golf course with a monster theme (but not too scary). The indoor course means you can play in any weather, and blacklights add the finishing touch by giving a fun spooky glow to everything in the building. Check the website here for monthly specials and coupons. Monster Golf has summer hours of Monday through Thursday 12:00-9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12:00-10:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00-8:00 p.m. The Children's Museum of Easton If your child just needs to get out of the house and spend …
Welcome to the Colonial House Restaurant, proudly "In the Neighborhood" at 33 Savin Ave., Norwood. And "In the Neighborhood" is no exaggeration. The Colonial House is tucked away on a residential street in a part of town once known as "Swedesville." The neighborhood, nestled into the hills heading south down toward the "flats," is cozy and close knit; the Colonial House fits in perfectly. When you walk into the restaurant, you will be greeted by pictures of locals and large wall displays celebrating the town's hockey and football teams. The bar is small, but well-stocked. Owners Rick McGowan …
Patch will help be your guide as you become a tourist in your town. Whether you're new to town or want to explore the city you've loved for years, we're here to show you what there is to see. Check back to Norwood Patch daily to see what excursion is next. We will feature stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Norwood. And you can _tell us what you love about Norwood, and we'll include it as part of our project. We hope this project encourages you to shop local, eat local and be local. Patch wants to show you how much your own town has to offer. And although everything will appear…
