Patch Passport
IMAGE GALLERY: In Style Hair Designs [VIDEO]
Welcome to Patch Passport
Today's Patch Passport heads to In Style Hair Designs on Littleton Road.
Patch Passport
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Patch Passport
IMAGE GALLERY: Travel Back in Time with the Samuel Finch House
Located on the Littleton border, one of Westford's oldest homes now serves as an ecclectic bed and breakfast.
Just a month away from its 300th anniversary, the Samuel Fitch House on Power Road holds a long and rich history. Here are some highlights on the timeline between now and the house's founding, as told by Lynne Smithwood, the House's current innkeeper. 1711 - The house was built by Walter Powers, a minister from what is today Chelmsford. Technically, he was still in Chelmsford as Westford would remain as the "western precinct of Chelmsford" until 1729. Today the road the house lies on, Powers Road, bears his name. It is believed that during this time, the house was a frequent target for attacks by local Native American tribes, with small children hidden in a compartment near the chimney during the attacks. 1732 - Just after the birth of …
Monday, August 1, 2011
Patch Passport
Your Passport to Westford
Your Passport to Westford gives you hidden gems, places to relax and shop, and takes you back in time.
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: The Butterfly Place TUESDAY: The Tuesday Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for Kid-Friendly Fun. Take advantage of time with your kids and get out and enjoy these cool spots. Kid-Friendly Fun: Kimball Farm WEDNESDAY: Travel Back in Time with the Wednesday Patch Passport, which …
In this Article:
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Patch Passport
Venture Out: Lowell
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 short drive from your home. You won’t want to miss these unique stops on our trip.
Lowell National Historic Park isn't like other national parks, where you expect to come across nature, creeks and wildlife. It's an urban park emblazoned in the middle of a city. Its nature is found within old buildings that were once used as factories and boarding rooms for mill workers. With a network of waterways, boats make their way across the canal waters and tour guides give participants a look into Lowell's past. Joann Marcos, a park ranger, said the canal tours are one of the most informative experiences the city has to offer. "We have many different sites throughout our city that are historic and tell our story," Marcos said. "They always say that Lowell was our laboratory," Marcos said, referring to it being one of the …
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Patch Passport
Dining Around The World
There are a variety of ethnic restaurants inside Westford
If you're looking to take your tastebuds on a trip around the world, here's a list of some places where you can go right here in Westford. Asian Cuisine Other
In this Article:
Patch Passport
Westford Meets East Eats
There are a variety of places to grab some Chinese in town.
Craving some shrimp tempura, pad thai, or kung pao chicken? There’s no need to hop in your car and drive 45 minutes to Boston to satisfy your taste buds. Westford is home to three restaurants specializing in authentic Asian cuisine. So brush up on your chopstick skills and get ready to chow down! Bamboo, located on One Lan Drive, has been a local favorite since 2001. It offers fine Asian cuisine including authentic Chinese and Japanese. Bamboo’s menu is exquisite. Diners can feast upon Hamachi-Kama, Shanghai Boneless Duck and even Hunan Spicy Chilean Sea Bass. Their popular lunch buffet features favorite Chinese dishes, a variety of dim sum, and an incredible line up of Japanese sushi. Finish off your meal with fresh fruit and green tea …
In this Article:
Friday, July 29, 2011
Patch Passport
Discover Treasures: Le Gourmet Jardin
Le Gourmet Jardin is the latest entry in our Patch Passport to Westford.
If you lived in Westford back in the mid-1800s, you might shop at one of the general stores located in the center of town such as the Wright and Fletcher general store. Today, one can still shop in the same building as the legacy of retail there continues in the form of Le Gourmet Jardin. Le Gourmet Jardin opened its doors in 2007 in the same space that once was the Wright and Fletcher general store. Although it’s not a general store today, the walls are decorated with photos of the old general store and other historic Westford landmarks to remind us of a time that once was. The store itself is a European-inspired specialty boutique. With a unique array of gift items that are handcrafted in Westford and neighboring towns, owner and …
In this Article:
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Patch Passport
A Little Bit of Paradise: Elite Hair Salon and Day Spa
A day spa experience is available right here in town.
Getting away for a day pampering need not be a long distance excursion. Elite Hair Salon and Day Spa right here in Westford offers the complete day spa experience. Elite Hair Salon and Day Spa focuses on pampering the individual. “We specialize in customer service,” said manager Darcy Clements. “We believe in the enrichment of others and encourage the renewal of mind, body, and spirit.” Spa services offered include European facials, moisture rich hydrating treatments as well as the ultimate stress reducer treatment. The ultimate pedicure is the hot stone pedicure, which is a deep tissue foot therapy infused with relaxing essential oils. Customers can enjoy the ultimate day spa treatment through individual services, special seasonal …
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Patch Passport
Travel Back in Time: Westford Museum
Located on Boston Road, the building that once served as the original home of Westford Academy was reborn several times before it became into the home of Westford's past.
There are very few places in Westford that are more of a landmark to the town than the Westford Museum on Boston Road. Just a few hundred feet away from the town common, the Westford Museum, or for that matter, the building that hosts the Westford Museum, is a building whose history is indelibly interwoven with the growth of Westford from a sleepy collection of villages to a prosperous suburb along the 495 corridor. The Westford Museum building was first built in 1794 as the original home of Westford Academy, which would be its purpose until 1897 at its original location on the corner of Boston Road and Hildreth Street, about a two-minute walk from where it currently stands today. In 1898, the Academy moved to the building that now hosts…
In this Article:
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Patch Passport
Kid-Friendly Fun: Kimball Farm
Kimball Farm is a kid-friendly place that is fun for all ages.
If there's any one place where people think of fun in Westford, Kimball Farm is it. It has bumper boats, mini-golf, a driving range, pitch and putt, animal adventures, picnic tables, grills, batting cages, an arcade, group events, and of course ice cream. On a sunny July day, one will find the grounds buzzing with kids, teens, parents and grandparents. Recently, the bumper boats have been the busiest attraction, due in large part to sweltering temperatures. However, the Animal Adventures shows have also been popular as of late, with shows starting every hour and a half in the daytime starring exotic animals such as snakes, alligators, owls, lizards. Although Kimball Farm has grown over the years and offers different activities and foods…
In this Article:
one happy cutomer
11:11 am on Monday, May 21, 2012
I loooove Kim's paradise pedicure! Simply amazing. more ›