March 21st 2026: Revisiting the Rawson Hill Brook Reservoir Area in Shrewsbury

 Today, we went on a hike at the Rawson Hill Trails in Shrewsbury, where the Rawson Hill Brook Reservoir which we visited a while back. There has been a trail system established since then, and the path we took is shown below in pink.

Outside of the dam itself, 

nothing much else to see here.

Nice to be out hiking after the bad winter.

July 29th 2023: Second Time at Clinton Bluff Wildlife Management Area, Clinton

 Today, we decided to give the part of Clinton Bluff Conservation Area in Clinton we hadn't visited yet a go, the path we took from Bolton Road and Harris Street being shown below in pink.

Horrendously overgrown by the river, and my son got scratches all over his legs from the thorns we had to get through to get out of the area. The water bodies here weren't even great to look at.

Terrible choice to come back here again. Hope my little one was not too traumatized by the experience.

July 23rd 2023: Clinton Bluff Wildlife Management Area, Clinton

 Today, while in Clinton,

Savage Field

we went on a hike at Clinton Bluff Wildlife Management Area, located at the end of Mount View Drive, where the path we took to get to the supposed lookout and back is shown below in pink.

Unfortunately, there were no views to be had at the supposed lookout. 

Apparently I missed out a few water bodies by the river. Will be back again some day I guess.

Recommended Places to Visit: Clinton

Recreation

Parks

Central Park
Church Street and Walnut Street

Duck Harbor/Coachlace Pond
Coachlace Street and New Harbor Road

Philbin Memorial Park

Berlin Street and Chase Street

Savage Field

36 Vale Street

Museums
Museum of Russian Icons
203 Union Street

Gallery of African Art
62 High Street

Clinton Historical Society
210 Church Street


Hiking
Recommended:
Rauscher Farm/Clamshell Pond
End of Clamshell Road

Mossy Pond Trails
End of Rogers Field Way

Mass Central Rail Trail

150 West Boylston Street

Tried:

Clinton Bluff Wildlife Management Area

End of Mount View Drive

Water Bodies
South Meadow Pond
South Meadow Road and Sprague Road

Architecture

Monuments

War Memorials
Church Street and Walnut Street

Places of Worship

First Baptist Church
14 Walnut Street

First Congregational Church
34 Walnut Street

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
132 School Street

St. John the Evangelist Church
80 Union Street

Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church
250 Church Street

United Church of Clinton
109 Haskell Avenue

Trinity Lutheran Church
117 Chace Street

Faith Bible Baptist Church

391 High Street

Clinton Presbyterian Church
175 Chestnut Street

Congregation Shaarei Zedeck
105 Water Street

Town Facilities
Town Hall
242 Church Street

District Court
300 Boylston Street

Bigelow Free Public Library
54 Walnut Street

Harold P. Naughton Sr. Water Treatment Facility

55 West Boylston Street

Schools

Clinton High School

200 West Boylston Street

Dams
Wachusett Dam/Lancaster Mill Pond
Boylston Street and River Road


Historical Buildings

Nypro Clinton

101 Union Street

Old Post Office
200 Union Street

Corcoran House

40 Walnut Street

John R. Foster House
271 Church Street

Old Fire Station
~42 Church Street

Old St. Mary's Elementary School
135 Franklin Street

Lofts at Lancaster Mills
55 Green Street

Bigelow Mills
467 Main Street

Prescott Mill Apartments
24 Water Street

Old Train Tunnel
188 Boylston Street

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:
Breakfast
Sunshine Cafe
310 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Captain Crunch French Toast

Deli
Coffeelands
50 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Avocado Pistachio Bagel Sandwich

Thai
Similan Thai Bistro
1175 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Duck Noodle Soup
Similan Lobster Pad Thai

Western
Clinton's Bar and Grille
27 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Truffled Pan Seared Scallops
Roast Rack Of New Zealand Lamb

Mediterranean
Zaytoon Restaurant
72B High Street
Recommended Dishes:
Yogurt Macaroni 
Mousl Kubba
Halab Kubba
Potato Kubba
Yellow Lentil Soup
Burma
Fatoosh

 Italian
Ristorante Via Alto 27 (closed)
27 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Suppli
Rana Pescatrice in padella con carciofi
Via Alto 27 Cheese Cake 
 

Tried:
Chinese
Clinton Gourmet
1075 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
General Gau's Chicken
Pork Fried Rice
Beef Teriyaki

Lucky House
165 High Street
Recommended Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken
Egg Roll
Pork Fried Rice
Hot and Sour Soup


Breakfast
John's Sandwich Shop
727 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Steak and Cheese Grinder
Hot Chocolate

Lou's Diner
100 Chestnut Street

Recommended Dishes:

Ham and Cheese Omelette

Italian
Brother's Pizza
165 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Stromboli

Thai
Thai Time
104 Sterling Street

Recommended Dishes:

Chicken Satay
Mango Curry

Deli

Pressed'O Organic Juice Bar and Cafe
138 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Acai Bowl

Creole Herb Marinated Chicken Panini

Dessert
Pam's Place
382 Water Street

Recommended Dishes:

Pistachio Muffin

Western
TC Lando's (chain)
104 Sterling Street

Recommended Dishes:

Buffalo Wings

Kami-Kazi Sub

McDonald's (chain)
1040 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Big Breakfast with Hotcakes

Glazed Pull Aprt Donut

June 18th 2023: Scootering Around in Clinton

 Today, while in Clinton, 

Clinton High School

Harold P. Naughton Sr. Water Treatment Facility,
55 West Boylston Street

Philbin Memorial Park

we decided to go scootering on the Mass Central Rail Trail portion in town, on the edge of the Wachusett Reservoir at 150 West Boylston Street. Nice views of the reservoir here,

but the trail here is still not fully developed. A bit bumpy for a scooter as a result. At least my little one had fun with the Canadian geese here.

September 16th 2021: Getting Food in Clinton

 Today, while in Clinton, we decided to get food from Pressed'O Organic Juice Bar and Cafe, a small hole in the wall cafe in town.

We got the Acai Bowl (acai, banana, almond milk, granola, berries)

and the Creole herb Marinated Chicken Panini (Lettuce Tomato, Cucumber, Mango Chutney, Pickliz).

The acai was a little too watery, while the sandwich was just so-so. Not worth our time really.

For our little one, we went to the McDonald's in town, getting the Glazed Pull Apart Donut (coated in a delicious, sweet glaze)

and the Big Breakfast with Hotcakes (warm biscuit, savory hot sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, and golden brown hotcakes with a side of real butter and the sweet flavor of maple).

Just alright stuff, especially the doughnut. Not my cup of tea.

July 19th 2019: Discovery Museum, Acton

Our first stop today was at the Bigelow Free Public Library in the town of Clinton to pick up a museum pass. Pretty old inside.

Our next stop was the Discovery Museum in Acton. This place has been totally renovated since the last time I was here.

A pity our little one did not really know how to interact with the exhibits.

For dinner, we headed into Arlington to Sabzi, a Mediterranean restaurant serving Persian cuisine.

We got the Doogh (non carbonated mint flavored yogurt drink),

The Mast-o Khiar (yogurt and cucumber dip)

And the Persepolis (Combination of one Kubideh (select ground beef combined with sumac, onion and house seasoning) and one Jujeh Barg (saffron and citrus marinated medallions of chicken breast) skewer.

Unfortunately none of the food was to my liking, the drink too sour, the dip too bland, the food just meh, although my other half thought the food was delicious.

For dessert, we decided to check out Bubble Nation nearby,

getting the Match Red Bean Pudding

and the Barista's Feast (matcha slushy with red bean).

The dessert was not bad, although we have realized that the pudding was the same as the one we had at Daikanyama in Newton, coming from SAMA in Boston.

April 4th 2019: Lunch at Simple Man Saloon, Clinton

Today, I decided to get lunch from Simple Man Saloon, a divey looking but big bar restaurant in the town of Clinton.

I got the Western Burger (fried onion rings, queso sauce, crispy bacon, smoky bbq sauce),

which was pretty tasty, though messy after a bit with all that sauce. Can see why this place is popular with the locals.

February 27th 2019: Bagel from Coffeelands, Clinton

Today for lunch, I decided to check out Coffeelands, a hippy cafe in the town of Clinton.

I got the Avocado Pistachio Bagel Sandwich (cream cheese, avocado, pistachio, honey, salt and pepper),

which was pretty good, although a little on the expensive side. Not bad at all though.

November 29th 2018: Visiting the Bolton Historical Society, Bolton

Today, after  passing through Boylston,

Old Apostolic Lutheran Church,
84 Main Street

I decided to get takeout from Brother's Pizza at 165 High Street in Clinton, getting the Regular Stromboli (ham, cheese, pepperoni w/ sauce).

Pretty tasty meal before I headed to Bolton to visit the Bolton Historical Society. An alright place I guess.

October 30th 2018: Checking Out the Historical Society in Harvard

Today, I decided to go check out the Historical Society in the town of Harvard, passing through the town of Boylston

RKMC Firefighter Memorial,
599 Main Street

and getting lunch from Lucky House, a Chinese takeout place in Clinton, getting the General Tso's Chicken, Egg Roll, Pork Fried Rice,

and Hot and Sour Soup.

A filling meal for cheap.

The museum itself is an old church,

with a small collection of stuff. Good trip out though.