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With Patch Passport, Patch will help be your guide as you become a tourist in Winchester. 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.
The Middlesex Fells Reservation has 2,500 acres of land for you to walk, hike, bike ride or just enjoy the scenery. From dusk to dawn, 12 months a year you can take advantage of the Fells. Whether its rock climbing in the summer or cross-country skiing in the winter, the Fells has it all. For the outdoorsmen to the person just looking to get away from city-life for a few hours, the Fells is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day. Watch the video on the right to see more of the Fells.
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 Middlesex Fells Believe it or not, you actually don't have to go that far to feel like you're miles and miles away from Winchester. Middlesex Fells Reservation boasts 2,500 acres of land for the entire family to explore. 30-Minutes: Take in the Peabody Essex Museum This museum has an unrivaled collection of New England-based artwork, and often hosts special lectures and art related programs. Exhibitions like “Ripple Effect, The Art …
When Beth Jordan first opened her jewelry repair and retail shop in the cozy space at 41 Church Street in 1997 she had no idea how much the demand for her services would grow. "I loved working with my hands," says Jordan, who owns the Jewelers Workshop. "I liked creating things and restoring older pieces to their former function and beauty. Then I began to extend my expertise to watch making." From Church Street where Jordan had merely tools and empty display cases at first, she grew her client base selling fine estate pieces, watches and silver and fashion jewelry in a 400-square feet of …
To move from Calabria, Italy to the greater Boston area is an adjustment, particularly for a girl of 14. But Maria Pintone Taliaferro had a vision that guided her. She wanted to help people feel their best so they could be their best. It wasn't long after settling in Somerville with her family before Taliaferro began to study hairdressing. She eventually chose to apprentice with noted stylist John Dellaria. When she opened Salone Estetica in 1978 she dedicated herself to expertise in cutting and color. "It was a challenge to go out on my own," said Taliaferro. "But I aimed to be good at what …
To many, it's just that old building, along High Street, that sits next to the Ambrose School. And it has that boarded up house that looks like a garage next to it. And then you have the grand, old estate - the Sanborn House - named after Oren Sanborn. Oren's father, James, co-founded the Chase and Sanborn Coffee. The house had a purpose for a while. After the Sanborn's lost their fortune, the house was sold in the 1920s to the Downes family who made their money in lumber. And after that, the Religious of Christian Education took it over and made it the Mary Cliff Academy. Eventually the …
Winchester's new splash pad is 3,000 square feet and features 19 water spray elements. “What we’ve been focusing on is to create a community space,” said Elizabeth Angelino, chair of FANSplash. “We’re creating a space that is multigenerational.”In order to create that community space, FANSplash planted three new trees and installed three picnic benches, a new swing set, a tire swing, and a bike rack. They also put in decorative elements like window boxes and large concrete planters. Because it is zero-entry, there’s no lifeguard required at the splash park, allowing it to stay open up to 20 …
Plenty of residents use Shore Road as a cut-through to get to Winchester High School. Others drive by it lookig for a place to park their car as they grab the Commuter train. But that means too many people are missing Winchester's hidden gem, the Griffin Museum. The Griffin has been a world-renowned photographic institute for the past 19 years, which was founded by photographer, Arthur Griffin. Griffin, born in Lawrence, MA, in 1903 was the first photographer to use color in the Saturday Evening Pos. He became the leading color photogapher in the country. The Great Places in Massachusetts …
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 Winchester Patch daily to see what excursion is next. We will feature stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Winchester. And you can tell us what you love about Winchester, 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 …
