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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.In the Venture Out portion of the Patch Passport series, we show you some of the best places you can visit with less than a tank of gas. With temperatures hitting 100 degrees recently and plenty of summer still to come, many people may be looking for a good place to escape the heat. In Needham, residents and out-of-towners alike can cool off at Rosemary Pool for an affordable daily or seasonal rate, with a special admission price after 6:00 p.m. Located on Rosemary Street, just down the road from the Needham Free Public Library and bordering scenic Rosemary Lake, Rosemary Pool is open to the …
In the Venture Out portion of the Patch Passport series, we show you some of the best places you can visit in less than a tank of gas. 15 Minutes: Venture Out to Rosemary Pool Believe it or not, you actually don't have to go that far to feel like you're miles and miles away from Concord. With a sandy beach next door and a serene lake behind it, Rosemary Pool is the perfect place to relax. 30 Minutes: Take in Harvard Square Cambridge's Harvard Square offers everything in a complete package that is just a 30-minute drive from Needham. From food to entertainment, shopping to a stroll in the park…
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 appétit! CHINESE Mandarin Cuisine 283 Highland Avenue 781-455-8801 New Garden 250 Chestnut Street 781-449-1450 FRENCH Petit Robert Bistro 45 Chapel St. 781-559-0532 GREEK Fresco 35 Chapel St. 781-453-1975 Kosta's Pizza & Seafood 315 Chestnut St. 781-449-2255 INDIAN Masala Art 990 Great Plain Ave. 781-449-…
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 stores around Needham and all they have to offer. See what treasures you can discover. Needham has several great boutiques full of a variety of gift ideas from clothing and accessories to chocolate, stationary, decorative items and more. Among these local shops is The Grey Goose, which has been in town for close to 20 years. While the shop carries a little bit of everything, including clothing, jewelry, accessories and…
For a little bit of paradise right here in Needham, step into the luxurious serenity of Lotus Mind+Body Spa in Needham, where you can enjoy a deep tissue massage, soak in a mud bath or discover the benefits of facial acupuncture. Owners Andy and Catherine Teodorescu opened the local spa in June 2007 and offer a variety of services as well as a relatively new membership program that provides clients with major discounts on treatments. “My wife is a spa junkie, or she used to be, so we were looking to open a nice business that could also be relaxing to work in,” Andy Teodorescu said of why they…
For a visual history lesson on life in Needham’s past, the best place to visit is the Needham Historical Society, 1147 Central Ave., which features exhibits of clothing, books, tools and other items from days gone by. History of the building The Historical Society is located in a combined building—the old Matthias Mills House makes up one part, while the “Little Red Schoolhouse” sits on another side, connected by a modern addition that allows for modern plumbing, heating and cooling systems and an elevator to make the building fully handicapped-accessible. The Historical Society moved to the …
Whether school's out for the summer or you need to fill a few hours on the weekend, there are a lot of fun, kid-friendly places in Needham that you and your children will enjoy, such as the Needham Free Public Library and The Kid's Place. Needham Free Public Library Everyone knows the Needham Library has somethingfor everyone when it comes to books. Whether you like mysteries, romance or biographies of historical figures, the library has it. But did you know they also offer a variety of activities for children, most of which are, as the name of Needham’s library implies, free? Each month, …
Everyone needs a little peace and quiet sometimes, and when you can spend some of that time out enjoying the natural world, taking a break from civilization for a while, the moment is all the better. But you don’t have to go the Blue Hills to escape into the outdoors, or trek up to the White Mountains of New Hampshire—though both are beautiful and worth a trip. Right here in Needham, there’s Ridge Hill Reservation, offering more than 360 acres of forest, trails, meadow and other natural surroundings that provide you with all the space you need for a short but satisfying getaway. From the …
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 Needham Patch daily to see what excursion is next. We will feature stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Needham. And you can tell us what you love about Needham, 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 …
