Do you take one of JP's jewels for granted? See what you're missing in this quick video.
Sometimes it's easy not to appreciate what you've got in your own backyard. If you take the Arnold Arboretum for granted, or keep walking or driving past and not enjoying it, take a look at what you're missing in this quick video.
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The Sunday Patch Passport maps out where you can go on a 15-, 30- or 60-minute trip from JP.
In the Venture Out portion of the Patch Passport series, we show you some of the best places near JP you can visit in less than a hour's trip in the car or by train. 15-Minute Drive or T journey 30-Minute Drive 1 Hour Drive
Sure you're acquainted with the Green Monster, but she's only 15 minutes away... isn't it time you got to know her a little better?
You're a Bostonian. You've been to Fenway. That much we can safely surmise. And of course you've heard of the Fenway Park Tours. You probably recommended them to your friends from out of town. But have you ever actually been on one? No? Well, you should get on that asap and here's why: 5 Reasons Why Fenway Park Tours are Awesome: 1. Backstage pass to special parts of the park including the press box, Green Monster seats, luxury boxes and more. 2. Super-knowledgeable tour guides. 3. Really good Yankee jokes. 4. Cheap tickets- $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, $10 for kids. 5. You're going up and down lots of stairs so yeah, you totally deserve a Fenway dog and no, you don't have to feel guilty about it. On non-game days, tours run daily 9 a…
The Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem has a collection of maritime treasures from around the world, along with art and other exhibits.
One of the oldest exhibit halls at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is filled with maritime curiosities from around the world, while a haunting, curious melody spills into the room from the speakers. PEM curators place contemporary art or music next to the older pieces from their collection. The goal of this is to make unique connections between the past and present by placing two unrelated things in context with each other. Click on the video above to see more of the museum. The museum began as a place for sea captains to store and share trinkets and curiosities from around the world. Over time, this collection grew to include rare artifacts from India, Japan, Korea, and American Indian tribes. For example, PEM houses one of the world's …
Enjoy the serene scenes of nearby Hammond Pond.
Ever wonder what that body of water is behind the parking lot at The Chestnut Hill Shopping Center? It's one of Newton's hidden gems: Hammond Pond, and it's a short drive from JP. With the towering retail businesses and busy Route 9 nearby, most people may not pay attention to modest pond and trails behind the shopping center. The recreation area offers scenic views of the pond and wooded trails around the water. Some locals enjoy the area for walking their dogs, cooling off under the shade of a tree or trying to catch a bite on a quick fishing trip.
The Saturday Patch Passport lists places to eat in Jamaica Plain 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. Bon Appetit! Note: Some places are tough to categorize, like Ten Tables (American? French?) or Miami Restaurant (I put it under "Cuban" but you'll get great Dominican fare there, too.) Take issue with any of these in the comments section, please. Chinese Charlie Chan's 658 Centre St. 617-983-1306 East Ocean Restaurant 3704 Washington St. 617-524-1551 Food Wall Chinese Restaurant 387 Centre St. 617-524-6636 Joy Rice China Cafe 3510 Washington St. 617-524-0888 Young Kong Restaurant 300 Centre St. 617-522-8922…
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The Friday Patch Passport shows you where you can find trinkets in JP. 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. On Centre Five years ago, Philip Celeste decided to take a chance on Centre Street. Both an artist and lover of the retail industry, he wanted to open a fun store where he could work with customers, and be part of the community. A friend suggested he open in Jamaica Plain. Celeste, who had lived in JP for eight years prior to a move closer to his South End studio, was unsure. "I said, 'I don’t know, there aren’t that many stores.' That was then, you know," said Celeste. "And then I wondered, 'Are there not many stores because…
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The Thursday Patch Passport takes you to local salon Soleil for a shellac manicure.
Ladies, if you’ve ever gotten a manicure, you know the story. After sitting patiently while your nails are painstakingly lacquered, you are vigilant as you leave the salon — backing in and out of doors, gingerly grasping keys and purses — yet somehow, without fail, those once-perfect nails get dented, dinged or distorted. It’s frustrating, right? But there may be a new solution in sight, and it can be found in Jamaica Plain at the new Soleil Tan & Spa, at 708 Centre St. Shellac manicures are getting buzz in the manicure and pedicure world, promising chip-free fingernails for two-plus weeks, and toenails that lasts for up to six weeks, or more. It was with this in mind that I entered the clean, minimalist lobby of Soleil. Although there are…
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Discover the history and roots of JP with the Wednesday Patch Passport.
Jamaica Plain has a rich history. But to explore it, you have to start somewhere. That place, undoubtedly, is the Loring-Greenough House. This beautiful Colonial-era mansion celebrated its 250th year last fall. And the house continues to be a vibrant part of the Jamaica Plain community. Originally constructed as the home of Commodore Loring in the 1760s, this mansion became a wartime hospital when the house was commandeered during the revolutionary war. It is the only surviving Revolutionary War hospital in the Boston area. In 1784, after a string of owners, the home was purchased by Anne Doane, who married into the Greenough family. The Greenoughs occupied the home for 140 years, seeing four generations of the family. The building was …
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2:41 pm on Monday, August 8, 2011
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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.
JP is known for its abundance of playgrounds. Two of special note are the Southwest Corridor Park, which has several outdoor play spaces all along its length, and Mozart Park. For more advice on kid-friendly places to go, check out these archive editions of the JP Patch Moms Council discussing the topic:
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10:11 am on Monday, August 1, 2011
And Philip's a really nice guy! more ›