Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA, is like stepping inside a history book brought to life. Reenactment actors dressed in petticoats and buckled shoes roam an a 17th-century English-style village. Heirloom livestock graze within hand-made pens. And a short jaunt through a wooded path brings you to a Wampanoag Homesite, hosted by interpreters with a Native American bloodline. Visitors can also drive down to the State Pier in downtown Plymouth to visit Mayflower II, a vessel created in likeness of the original. The non-profit strives to educate visitors on the history of two differing, but …

In less than 30 minutes, you can be standing before a decommissioned U.S. battleship in Battleship Cove in Fall River – a floating museum full of rich military history. It's a great day trip for any age group. At Battleship Cove, visitors can see how war veterans lived and worked on the ships and can imagine themselves serving on the vessels back in WWII. The cove offers exhibits including PT boats, helicopters, a submarine, a destroyer, the world's only exhibited example of a Soviet-built missile corvette, the USS Fall River, and the centerpiece, the USS Massachusetts.  Battleship Cove …

With its 127 acres of fields, forests, flower gardens and beautiful shoreline, Mount Hope Farm is truly one of Rhode Island's hidden gems. The farm has a colorful history as it has passed through several prominent owners over the centuries, but is now open to the public under the ownership of the Mt. Hope Farm Trust. Visitors can stay in the historic Governor Bradford Inn and explore some of the scenic waterfront grounds which played host to the last battle of King Philip's War in the late 1600s. Mount Hope Farm is open for the public to enjoy seven days a week from dawn until dusk.

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. Try one out and let us know what you think. Bon Appetit! American Bagels, Etc. Bruegger’s Bagels Billy’s Casual Catering & Deli D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Dunkin Donuts Kozy Kitchen Miz Fibz Deli & Cafe Newport Creamery Starbucks Coffee Asian/Chinese/Thai Golden Bowl Tong-D Italian Barrington House of Pizza Barrington Pizzeria Chiazza Trattoria & Bar PieZoni’s…

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. See what treasures you can discover. Not everyone has kids, but most people know someone who does. Whether you’re looking for a special baby gift for the parents of a newborn, or special birthday attire for a child who’s turning one, a Boston Red Sox sweater for a toddler, or a unique toy or outfit, Teddy Bearskins is the place for you. When you walk through the door your eyes …

Who wouldn't relish the thought of lying on a tropical beach being fanned by palm fronds, all the while enjoying some cool ocean breezes as the tensions of everyday life are gently massaged out of your muscles? Alas, that tropical vacation is likely to remain a pipe dream for so many of us in this tight economy. But if you're looking for a little bit of local paradise, Tiffany's Salon and Spa, located at 21 West St., can help you escape from the stresses of your daily life. Owner Raymond Hennessey's sister and brother-in-law started the salon in 1965, and Hennessey bought the business from …

Long summer days are perfect for taking the kids to the playground, and there is no better playground in town than Kids Kove, located at 281 County Road behind the Town Hall. Built in 2007 and next door to the Barrington Public Library, the playground has a giant rope pyramid, slides, swings, a rope bridge, and a multi-story playhouse to climb on. Suitable for tots to early teens, the playground is almost completely enclosed with a fence. And benches provide a convenient place for parents and caregivers to perch, making it easy to watch the kids as they climb, jump, run, and make new friends…

Veterans Memorial Park is often referred to as Barrington’s best-kept secret. That’s how a father, with his 9-month-old son in tow, referred to it on their recent visit there. Dad fishes in adjacent Brickyard Pond, and he rarely sees more than a handful of people at any time.  Because you can only get there by car from West Street, a dead-end road at the Bayside Family YMCA parking lot, it’s a bit out of the way. The East Bay Bike Path runs along its eastern border along Brickyard Pond, but you still have to drive in to the heart of the park along a dirt road. You really can’t hike into the …