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. Last week, Shrewsbury Patch gave you a daily excursion either locally or from around the area. We featured stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Shrewsbury. And you can tell us what you love about Shrewsbury, 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. …
The Southwick Zoo located in Mendon is the largest zoo in New England. Offering a family adventure through wildlife that includes giraffes, lions, tigers and primates. It even has a Sky Ride that takes visitors above the zoo to see the animals in their natural habitats. Tougas Farm is a closer ride and offers apple and berry picking throughout the spring, summer and fall. It also has a great climbing playground with tractors, swings and tire swings. During the weekend, they also sell kettle corn and have baked goods, food and ice cream for visitors to enjoy. And if you want to bring your own …
Do you want to get out of the kitchen, but are bored with the same old places you always go to? Want some fresh ideas for tasty meals? Then the Patch Passport can help. Shrewsbury Patch has assembled a list of local places with international flavors. Try one out and let us know what you think. Bon Appetit! Amici's Buca di Beppo Bollywood Grill Moe's Southwest Grill Chipotle Udupi Bauhinia Restaurant
Cape Cod Crafters is one store that truly has it all when it comes to home decor and unique gift items. Nestled in a shopping plaza off Route 9, area crafters are able to showcase their wares in one location. From country signs to sterling silver jewelry and your favorite sports team's toilet paper, Cape Cod Crafters certainly has it all. And if you love the beach, there is an aisle display for just beach-themed items. For those who love tweeting, you can buy cute birds in nests that will hold a sign with your favorite message.
Tranquil music fills the background as your senses are filled with calming and soothing surroundings as soon as you enter Piel Skin Boutique. From the lounge where you wait for your treatment to the gift shop at the front filled with jewelry, makeup and accessories, the spa is a great place to relax. They deliver holistic, customized skin care designed to relax, revitalize and restore your body and mind. They provide an ever-changing mix of thoughtfully selected items from around the globe, bringing the essence of a holistic healthy lifestyle to you and your home. Piel Skin Boutique offers …
Today's Passport to Shrewsbury gives us a look back on the town. The General Artemas Ward House Museum was the home of the first commander-in-chief of the patriot forces during the American Revolution. Ward was born on Nov. 26, 1727, and lived most of his life in Shrewsbury. On July 31, 1750, he married Sarah Trowbridge, daughter of Rev. Caleb Trowbridge and Hannah Walter of Groton. They had eight children. Ward attended the common schools, was prepared for college by a private tutor and graduated from Harvard College with a bachelor of arts in 1748 and a master's in 1751. Like his father, he…
Dean Park is one of those places in town that you can enjoy time with the family in so many different ways. You can take a nature walk through the woods, fish at the pond, play and climb at the playground and even play baseball or soccer on the fields. Bring your bikes for a nice mile-long loop around the parkas well. Or look for fish in the creek that runs through the park. There is really something for everyone in your family. And if you just want to sit back and relax, stop at one of the park benches and soak in the scenery. Throughout the day, the fountains in the pond provide a great …
In today's Passport, we take you to a Hidden Gem in town. One of the largest collectible shops in the world, the Shropshire Curiosity Shoppe just reopened its doors this winter and has reinvented itself. From Hummels to Lladro figures Cabbage Patch dolls to celebrity plates, this small shot nestled in the heart of downtown has been a collectible store since the 1970s. "My family started it and we have been reinventing ourself during the last few years," said Kevin Samara, owner of the Shropshire Curiosity Shoppe. "We will be launching our online store, which will be the largest in the world …
