Saturday, July 13, 2019

July 13th 2019: A Day of Not Hiking in Rhode Island

I started out today finishing off the town of Glocester RI,
Marion Irons Beach,
619 Snake Hill Road
then heading into the town of Scituate RI,
Trinity Episcopal Church
Peeptoad Pond, 319 Elmdale Road
Old North Scituate Congregational Church
North Scituate Public Library
Samuel Tourtellot Memorial Commons,
554 West Greenville Road
North Scituate Community House
North Scituate Baptist Church
St. Joseph's Church
Moswansicut Pond, 41 Hartford Pike
Tabernacle Bapist Church
Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church
Betty Pond,
Betty Pond Road and East Road
Scituate Reservoir
North Scituate Advent Christian Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Frederickson Farms

and Johnston RI,
Johnston Seventh Day Adventist Church
where I got a Barbecue Chicken Pizza
from Pizza Palace. Pretty tasty when fresh.

From here, it was on to the town of Cranston RI,
Knightsville Park,
Cranston Street and Phenix Avenue
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. George Maronite Catholic Church
Governor William Sprague Mansion
Cranston Print Works Company
1390 Cranston Street
Peter Pastore Youth Center, 155 Gansett Avenue
City Hall, 869 Park Avenue
War Memorial,
Rolfe Street and Pontiac Avenue
Church of the Ascension
Grace Bible Church
Phillips Memorial Baptist Church
Blackamore Pond, 247 Aqueduct Road
Woodridge Congregational Church
St. David's on the Hill Episcopal Church
Armenian Evangelical Church
Church of the Annunciation
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Meshanticut State Park
Immaculate Conception Church
Oaklawn Grange Memorial Park,
Wilbur Avenue and Exchange Street
Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church
Interlaken Mill Bridge
Curran Upper Reservoir,
374 Seven Mile Road
St. Mary and St. Mena Coptic Church

where I got my second meal at Brooklyn Brothers Gourmet Deli,
getting the Buffalo Burger (hamburger, bacon, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese).
which was actually not bad, especially with bacon.

With that, I went into West Warwick,
Sacred Heart Church
Old Providence Street School,
819 Providence Street
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Old Valley Queen Mill,
200 Providence Street
Royal Mills at Riverpoint
Royal Mills Dam, 125 Providence Street
Riverpoint Congregational Church
War Memorial Park,
Legion Way and Providence Street
Pawtuxet River Dam, 33 Factory Street
Old Arctic Mill, 33 Factory Street
West Warwick Police Youth Services
Riverpoint Advent Christian Church
Old Lippitt Mill
Fire Station #2
Sts. Peter and Paul Church,
48 Highland Street
Phenix Baptist Church
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church,
62 Pleasant Street

and stepped into Coventry for a bit.
Old Fire Station #5
Pawtuxet River Dam, 538 Main Street
With that, I called it a day for sightseeing. For dinner, we headed to Scutra, an upscale European restaurant back in Arlington MA.
 For food, we got the  Mini Taco Board (Spiced Shrimp Salad, Turkey Chili, Avocado, Tomato, Cheese)
and the Prosciutto Wrapped Cod (Parmesan Sea Scallop Warm Roasted Zucchini Salsa - Sun-dried Tomato Pesto).
Really excellent food I must say, although I think I left my credit card behind.

With that, an excellent end to a day of no hiking in Rhode Island.

Monday, July 8, 2019

July 8th 2019: Playgrounds in Shrewsbury

We checked out several playgrounds in Shrewsbury today, including the Hillando Drive Park at 6 Hillando Drive

and the Toblin Hills Park at 34 Toblin Hills Drive. We then got a drink from the Starbucks in town, getting the Iced Guava White Tea Lemonade, which was actually pretty refreshing.

Sunday, July 7, 2019

July 7th 2019: Lunch in Millbury, Dessert in Newton

For lunch today, we decided to revisit Star Dumplings in Millbury, which we checked out once a long time ago.
This time, we got the Steamed Pork and Chive Dumplings
and the Braised Beef Beijing Noodle Soup (noodle in beef shank, greens, scallions, cilantro in beef broth).
The dumplings were alright by me, although the noodles were pretty flavorful. Overall, still not a bad meal from this place.

For dessert, we decided to get ice cream from Morano Gelato in Newton, getting the Nocciola (Hazelnut) and Sorbetto al Frutti Tropicali (Tropical Sorbet).
Once again, great ice cream from this place.


Saturday, July 6, 2019

Recommended Places to Visit: Athol

Recreation
Water Bodies
Lake Rohunta
Partridgeville Road and Daniel Shays Highway

South Athol Pond
South Athol Road and Washington Avenue

Ward Pond
10 Carpenter Road

White Pond
White Pond Road near Cross Road


Parks
Fish Park
Walnut Street and Maple Street


Beaches
Silver Lake Park
Stevens Street and Lincoln Avenue

Lake Ellis Beach
Lake Ellis Road


Beautiful Scenery
854 Bearsden Road



Hiking
Tried:
Lawton State Forest
Willis Road, 42.619832, -72.214422

Recommended:
Minnie French Conservation Area
End of Benton Place

Bearsden Conservation Area
~1499 Bearsden Road


Architecture
Monuments
Athol Veterans Park
Exchange Street and Main Street

Uptown Common
Common Street and Main Street


Places of Worship
Town Facilities
Town Hall
584 Main Street

Historical Society
1307 South Main Street


Commercial Buildings
Athol Savings Bank: Main Office
478 Main Street


Historical Buildings
Old Athol Bus Station
573 South Street

Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street

Old Lyman Ward School
2175 Main Street

Old Second Advent Christian Church
1282 Main Street

LS Starrett Company
121 Crescent Street



Restaurants
Tried:
Chinese
Tea Garden
631 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Crispy Walnut Shrimp and Chicken


Western
Main Street Diner
311 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Cheese
Jalapeno Cornbread

The Blind Pig
98 Exchange Street
Recommended Dishes:
The Nick
Pig Fries


Breakfast
Rockin' Robin's
567 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Spam and Eggs

Recommended Places to Visit: Gardner

Recreation
Beaches
Kendall Pond (private)
39 Kendall Pond Road East


Water Bodies
Lake Wampanoag
Camp Collier Road

Perley Brook Reservoir
125 Clark Street

Cowee Pond
80 Wheeler Street

Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake Drive

Beagle Pond (private)
End of Beagle Club Road

Stump Pond
280 Pearl Street

Hobby's Pond
271 Raymond Street

Parker Pond
440 West Street


Swimming Pools
Greenwood Memorial Pool
69 Park Street


Museums
Gardner Heritage State Park
25 Lake Street

Gardner Museum
28 Pearl Street


Hiking
Recommended:
Dunn State Park
289 Pearl Street

Otter River Conservation Area
End of Airport Road

Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
End of Raymond Street
 

Architecture
Schools


Monuments
War Memorial
Parker Street and West Street

WWI Memorial
Central Street and Cottage Street

Giant Chair
130 Elm Street

Giant Chair
372 East Broadway

Giant Rooster
95 West Street



Places of Worship
50 Lovewell Street

First Baptist Church
14 High Street

St. Joseph Catholic Church
358 Pleasant Street

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church
135 Nichols Street

Unitarian Universalist Society
66 Elm Street

First Congregational Church
28 Green Street

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
634 Pearl Street

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
79 Cross Street

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
166 Cross Street

7 Church Street

Logos Church
9 Wasa Street

Mission Street Congregational Church
15 Mission Street

Bethany Baptist Church
72 Ryan Street


Town Facilities
City Hall
95 Pleasant Street

Post Office
69 Pleasant Street

Levi Heywood Memorial Library
55 West Lynde Street

Heywood Hospital
242 Green Street


Historical Buildings
Olde Post Office Building
144 Central Street

Old Fire Station #3
Cherry Street and Elm Street

Old First Lutheran Church
209 Lawrence Street

Old Bethel Evangelical Church
122 West Street

Old F.W. Smith Silver Company
60 Chestnut Street

Colonial Hotel
625 Betty Spring Road


Restaurants
Tried:
Chinese
Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge
360 Timpany Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Negimaki
Thai Mango Beef

Kenny's Chinese Restaurant
128 Parker Street
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Broccoli Mein Eye

42 Pearson Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs
Szechuan Style Bean Curd

Latin American
Taco Rey Coliman
7 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chimichanga


Western
Gardner Ale House
74 Parker Street

Williams Restaurant and Tavern
184 Pearson Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Wings
10oz Prime Rib Au Jus

Cruisers Malt Shoppe
280 Central Street
Recommended Dishes:
Haddock Nuggets
Frog Fries
Strawberry Shortcake Sundae  

Colonial Grille
625 Betty Spring Road
Recommended Dishes:
New England Meatloaf


Mexican
South Side Grille and Margarita Factory
242 West Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Steak and Mushroom Quesadillas

Recommended Places to Visit: Petersham

Recreation
Hiking
Recommended:
Swift River Reservation: Nichewaug Tract
Nichewaug Road near Choate Drive

Rutland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
End of Allen Camp Road

Quabbin Gate 40: Old Dana Town Common
Hardwick Road near Glen Valley Road

Quabbin Gate 40: F-94 Starfire Crash Site
N42°° 24.657 W72° 14.364

Quabbin Gate 37: Soapstone Hill
End of Monson Turnpike Road. N42°° 28.379 W72° 15.776

Tried:
Brooks Woodland Preserve
Quaker Drive

North Common Meadow
East Street


Water Bodies
Brown Pond
East Street and Shaw Road

Harvard Pond
New Salem Road near Old New Salem Road


Gauco Pond
200 Monson Turnpike Road


Museums
Fisher Museum
324 North Main Street


Architecture
Monuments
Town Common
West Street and Common Street


Places of Worship
Orthodox Congregational Church
21 North Main Street

St. Peter's Church
18 North Street

First Congregational Church
1 Common Street

St. Mary's Monastery
271 North Main Street

Most Holy Trinity Monastery
67 Dugway Road



Schools
Petersham Center School
31 Spring Street


Town Facilities
Town Hall
3 South Main Street

Memorial Library
23 Common Street


Restaurants
Tried:
Western
Quabbin Woods Restaurant
8 Barre Road
Recommended Dishes:
Eggs Irish