Patch is 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. Here is your seven-day itinerary: MONDAY: For the Monday Passport, Patch sets out to discover a Hidden Gem in your community. Whether you've never heard of this place or simply haven't stopped by in years, we want to help you find the best of your town! Hidden Gem: Sun Circle TUESDAY: The Tuesday Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for Kid-Friendly Fun. Take advantage of time with your kids and …
Just a short drive north along the coast, Gloucester is a small fishing town brimming with beautiful views. A good place to begin your adventures is the visitor's center. Volunteers there can point you in the right direction. According to volunteer Rosie Sagall, one of the most popular activities is whale-watching. She said they guarantee you will see whales on your expedition. Want to relax by the water? Check out Pavilion Beach. According to locals, it's the only beach with free parking. "It's quiet and peaceful," said Winifred White, a Gloucester resident for 63 years. White makes her…
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! Italian Pellino's Ristorante & Bar Café Vesuvius Caffe Italia Trattoria Seafood Maddie's Sail Loft Hooked The Barnacle The Landing Marblehead Chowder Co Three Cod Tavern Driftwood The Hurricane American 5 Corners Kitchen Jack Tar Hungry Bettys Bar & Grille Irish Sweeney's Retreat Chinese Fen Yang House …
No journey is complete without scouring the local shops for unique trinkets or picking up a gift or two for family and friends. Today, get out there and see what treasures you can discover in Marblehead. Marblehead Patch visited Lost & Found, located on 1 Essex Street at Five Corners. Lost & Found is owned by Brian Boog and Joy Moore, they opened the shop in March. One step in the door and your eyes are finding things that will fill you with nostalgia as well as a few current day, hip items. Some things you will find may bring you back to the kitchen table as a child, like glasses with bright…
One step in the door and you feel an immediate sense of tranquility. Soft whites and natural tones surround you, highlighted by the splashes of color from the variety of products that are on display. Shabby chic has always been the theme at La Belle Femme, but at the new location on Pleasant Street, it seems as though it has matured. Celebrating 10 years of business, it has evolved into a "beachy chic" atmosphere. Reclaimed pillars and table tops make up the the very neat and clean manicure tables. The next room features a decadent pedicure "throne" that looks plush and welcoming. The …
Mis-Chris Studio at 1 Water Street in Old Town was once the home and workshop of Captain Charlton Smith in the late 1800's. It is a shanty-like structure in which Smith designed and custom built the "Brutal Beast," a 14' long teak sailboat that featured a 6' beam. Hundreds of these boats were built here and the original double doors still remain that Smith used to lower the finished product down for delivery. The Mystic Maritime Museum in Mystic, CT has a "Brutal Beast" on display. In the early 1900's, the front part of the buliding was added by taking a laundry room from a Neck residence and…
Looking out onto the water these days, we are seeing more and more of this latest craze called "SUP" or "Stand Up Paddling." A long surf board, one long paddle and a life vest is all you need to have fun while cruising along the coast of Marblehead. SUP Kids offers programs for paddlers 6 to11 and 12 to 18 years old, beginner to advanced. They offer a 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4p.m. time slots. Kids learn by starting on the knees to get a feel for the board, handling the paddle and before you know it, they are standing and ready to go. "At the end of the week, we do a Survivor Style SUP paddle …
Looking for something out of the ordinary to do with the kids and have a keepsake of the fun that was had? Located at 1 Water Street in Old Town, you will find Mis-Chris Designs, a studio that offers paint-your-own pottery as well as finished pieces for sale. Birthday parties, girl get-togethers and newly added kid's sessions are offered. Owned by Marblehead residents Missy and Chris Murray, the couple is in their 19th year of business. It has become a family affair as their two daughters, Madison, 12, and Carter,9, also help out. A few of the popular events that Mis-Chris Designs offers …
Marblehead is home to a host of historic locations that could be considered "hidden gems," but we thought the Sun Circle at Preston Beach contributes to making Marblehead a one-of-a-kind community. When it was time to forget a trying winter and welcome this year's first sunrise of the spring season, Marblehead Patch made our way to a ceremony at the ring of monoliths that attracted a large crowd of local early-birds. Then, when the time came to usher in the first sunrise of summer, Marblehead Patch found that the pathways criss-crossing the dunes surrounding the Sun Circle had been restored …
What do you love best about Marblehead? Share your ideas with Marblehead Patch as we build a guide to some of the most interesting and fun things to do in town. For one week, starting Monday July 25, we’ll feature stories, photos, and videos showing off the best of Marblehead. Tell us what you love about the town and we’ll include it as part of this project. You can email us at owen.boss@patch.com or leave a suggestion in the comment section below. Be sure to check out our Facebook page too for updates and discussions. What Do You Know? Do you know of any hidden gems? What about some fun kid…
