Sunday, July 31, 2011
Revisit your younger days when you hopped in the car, started the engine and drove off in search of something fun. The Sunday Patch Passport maps out where you can go on a 15-, 30- or 60-minute drive from your home. You won’t want to miss these unique sto
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? A 15-minute drive to Hyannis Port. Hyannis Port is the summer playground for America's royalty, the Kennedy Family. President John F. Kennedy summered here throughout his life. During his term as President, the Kennedy Compound was known as the summer White House. The late U.S. Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy spent his last days at the compound before dying of a brain tumor in August 2009. Also, in August 2009, Ted’s sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver died and was buried in the Roman Catholic cemetery …
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Did you know your town offers places to sample all the tastes of the world? The Saturday Patch Passport is a complete list of places to eat in your town organized by international flavor.
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 Asian Indian Steak House Mexican Greek Pizza Vegaterian Sushi Thai Seafood American Brazillian
Friday, July 29, 2011
The Friday Patch Passport shows you where you can find trinkets in your town. Get out and explore the unique local shops and all they have to offer.
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. The Little Beach Gallery is in its third summer. It's a beach-inspired gallery that hosts more than 40 local artists. The gallery features an array of original artwork and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts including glass, wood, silk, raku tiles, ceramics, jewelry, shell creations, paintings, and photography. The Little Beach Gallery has affordable, but also high-end original artwork locally produced. Here is a sampling of some cute gifts to pick up when you need a little something special …
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Thursday Patch Passport shows you a Little Bit of Paradise. This is a local place where you can feel like you are a million miles away from the daily stress of life, without having to go far from home. Come along and relax...
To Solstice Day Spa owner Sheryl Baba, giving a facial is like ballroom dancing and shaping eyebrows is like finding diamonds in the rough. In both instances, she takes pride in sweeping her fingers on a client's face and wants to make their brows sparkle. When Baba was growing up she wanted to be a vet, but after 22 years in the beauty business one could say she has found her passion. Baba's enthusiasm, interest and amazing energy ooze from her when she talks shop. Solstice's ninth birthday is this August and Baba said business just keeps getting better. Baba said the new salon space below Puritan is practically perfect - it was the right space to make a move for. Solstice was previously located in a wellness center off Independence …
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Travel Back in Time with the Wednesday Patch Passport, to discover the history and roots of Barnstable.
The Town of Barnstable shaped John F. Kennedy's life and legacy. Barnstable is the largest, and only, city (yes, it is technically a city) on the Cape. The town, named after Devon Barnstaple, was first settled in 1638 after Bartholomew Gosnold explored the area in 1602. It was named an All American Town in 2007. Historically, people came to Barnstable for its industry - salt mills and clay. Today, tourism is its biggest draw and it's attracted high-profile visitors and residents. As we all know, the most famous family to summer in town are the Kennedys. The Kennedys still have their compound in Hyannis Port. The compound was the summer home of President John F. Kennedy and U.S. Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy. Perhaps one may say the Hyannis …
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Take advantage of time with your kids and get out and enjoy these hot spots. Your Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for kid-friendly fun.
Seaside Clowns Thursday night is clown night in Hyannis! Hyannis Harbor Summer Sounds Entertainment presents the Seaside Clowns, a family of entertainers with a history of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus behind them! Every Thursday night through August 11, find the clowns at Aselton Park, at the corner of South Street and Ocean Street in Hyannis. Kids of all ages will love the juggling, the magic and the music! Each night is different—sometimes it’s Jay and Kristen, the husband and wife duo who will put on a show of high jinks and hilarity, and other times Jay and their two kids pull on the big clown shoes to wow the audience. They might even call for audience helpers! These FREE shows are at 6:00pm and 7:15pm, with each one …
Monday, July 25, 2011
Discover a Hidden Gem in Barnstable that you may have driven by and never known it existed. Or maybe you have not visited this interesting spot in years. So take a little trip with Patch...we’ll show you the way.
The JFK Memorial Park on Lewis Bay off Ocean Street might be Barnstable's most beautiful Hidden Gem. Built by the citizens of Barnstable to commemorate Hyannis Port summer resident and 35th President of the United States John F. Kennedy, the park offers beautiful rose gardens and a spectacular view of Lewis Bay. You can sit on the benches and watch the boats sail in the bay; picnic on the grounds or people watch. The JFK Memorial Park offers the perfect opportunity to commune with nature, reflect on Kennedy's legacy, or take a quiet break from an otherwise hectic Cape Cod summer.
A guide to your town.
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 Barnstable-Hyannis Patch daily to see what excursion is next. We will feature stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Barnstable. And you can tell us what you love about Barnstable, 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 a resource for you all year long. Whenever you're hosting visitors or need …
Jennifer Simckowitz
12:03 pm on Thursday, July 28, 2011
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