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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.
Wilmington's Silver Lake public beach is a great place to spend a summer day. There is plenty of parking for visitors and lots of beach space to put down a blanket or lawn chair. The beach can be found by taking Grove Street off of Main Street near the Tewksbury town line. The beach also features indoor restrooms and changing areas, a volley-ball net, picnic tables and a playground for the kids. Silver Lake is open this year through Sunday, Aug. 14. Lifeguards from the Wilmington Recreation Department are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The beach is free for Wilmington residents and non-…
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! European: L'andana, 86 Cambridge St: This Tuscan restaurant that serves a variety of traditional Italian dishes. Papa Razzi, 2 Wall St.: A high-end Italian restaurant. Cafe Escadrille, 26 Cambridge St.: This popular location offers Italian, French and American entree varieties. Pizzeria Regina, 75 …
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 the unique local stores and all they have to offer. See what treasures you can discover. Our suggestion for a place to stop by is Smita's Boutique at 120 Cambridge St. The store offers unique items from India, including clothing, jewelry, accessories and items for home decoration.
Elements Therapeutic Massage, located at 101 Cambridge St., offers a variety of services to help you relax. Elements offers a team of 17 trained massage therapists to meet your needs for wellness and relaxation. Clients are paired with a therapist whose personal style, touch and philosophy will best fit their unique lifestyle, goal and challenges. Different types of massages are available at elements. Swedish massage uses long strokes, kneading and deep circular movements and tapping. Deep tissue massage uses more forceful strokes to reach the deeper layers of muscles and flushes toxins …
Today we also look at the Francis Wyman House, located at 56 Francis Wyman Road. The home was accepted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, and was named as one of the 1,000 places to visit in Massachusetts by the Great Places in Massachusetts Commission. According to the Burlington Historical Commission the home was built by Francis Wyman in 1666 to serve as a garrison house to which farmers in the vicinity could flee in case of Indian attacks. The home had major upgrades performed on it in 1730. The Francis Wyman House is one of the three oldest houses in Massachusetts and…
For Burlington's Kid-Friendly Fun locations we have chosen Simonds Park, 1 Bedford St. and the Burlington Swim & Tennis Club, 1 Country Club Lane. Both locations offer great fun for children. Burlington’s Simonds Park offers fun for kids of all ages. With a playground, wading pool, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts and a skateboard park, Simonds Park offers a variety of family-friendly activities. The park is open daily until dark and boasts ample picnic tables and a wooded area that is ideal for dog walkers and nature enthusiasts. The park’s wading pool is open daily from 10 a.m. …
Burlington Patch's Hidden Gem choice is True North Coffee, located at 208 Cambridge Street. Come down and check it out.
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. We have featured stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Burlington. And you can tell us what you love about Burlington, 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 this week, it's not going anywhere. This page will remain …
