The oldest of…read morethe old King Philip's War was a nasty affair with atrocities and lots of horrible things occurring on both the Native American and English sides. Towns were burned and people murdered. No quarter was asked and none was given. One particularly brutal incident was called Nine Men's Misery. It started on March 20, 1676, when Capt Piece of the colonists let a group of troops after what was left of the Narragansett Tribe. The troops got a bit too over confident and walked right into an ambush and were slaughtered by the Narragansetts. Virtually all of the troops were killed but nine managed to survive the battle and were captured, tortured and then killed. Not exactly unexpected considering what the English were doing to the Narragansetts. Most of their villages were burned and the women and children executed . When other English troops found the bodies of the dead captives. they immediately buried the bodies and put up a monument site of rocks over the graves so the memory of the incident would never be forgotten. The pile of rocks have been tended to ever since and is now considered the oldest veterans memorial in the country. It's not exactly an exciting or aesthetically stunning memorial but it an extremely spooky and fascinating place to hike out and actually find. The area has lots of cool hiking trails besides the one leading to the memorial but the bugs are incredibly bad in these woods. Lovely stone walls and beautiful trees, this would probably be a great place for a winter or fall hike. A thoughtful place to reflect and remember what it was like back then during these horrible wars. Right and wrong, good and evil are just words. Pain, death and suffering was the reality.

This place holds a special place in my heart. My father and I used to walk here when I was young.read more

Don't be fooled by the name, the Box Office isn't an office where tickets are sold. Even better!…read moreIt's an architectural and design wonder - an office building comprised of 32 colorful, recycled shipping containers on the former Harris Lumber site (formerly abandoned). So why review it? It's a breathing, functional, permanent art exhibit. An architectural and design wonder. A cutting edge example of urban revitalization and green design. And it's right here in Providence, RI. In addition to using recycled steel from the shipping containers, the design incorporates energy recovery ventilation, storm runoff reduction, and light fixtures sensing daylight - encouraging 25% less energy than most office buildings. Current tenants include social enterprises like Maternova, nonprofits like Social Venture Partners RI and the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, design firms like Morris Beach Design and Kelly Taylor Interior Design, and a handful of other local businesses, including the 3 collaborators who made this architectural experiment possible: distill studio, Stack Design Build, and truth box inc. Stop by, climb the stairs, appreciate the intentional graffiti, take some photos, and dream.

Basing this review off the aesthetics from the outside. It definitely looks interesting and…read moreinspires recycling and innovative eco-friendly alternatives.

This town is so over crowded and have annoying people!!!! I can't even relax in my home with people…read morewalking around this town!!!! I hate auburn it is worst town to move to!!!! They have to annoy my dogs!!!!

I like you, Auburn. You remind me of the little town in NH that I grew up in. People around here…read moreseem to have a sense of town pride which I admire and hope to instill in my own children. Conducting business in the Town Hall is reminiscent of of my childhood when people chatted freely and smiled while they worked. You got to know your neighbors and town officials which is always helpful. The Post Office employees are fast to remember faces if not names and always have a treat or 2 for patient children. Our neighbors are good hardworking people who check on each other, be it out of concern or just because. You are also cleaner and quieter than your big sister Worcester, but she's seeking help for that. I once thought that you were comprised of mostly car dealerships, fast food joints, and a mall. We've been here for a year and a half now and I value your location. If we need the Mass Pike, it's 2 miles away. If I need the quiet and solitude of the woods, it's also 2 miles away. I've learned to appreciate you Auburn. Thank you for being a well run small town in Massachusetts.

What a concept! We need more whimsy like this in our lives. It's literally off the side of the road…read morewhich is awesome. You basically just pull over to park and hop out. There's horses old and new, all perfectly aligned in two circles. Clearly this has to be kept by someone because they're all perfectly arranged, and I'm thinking about how easily wind,rain, and other weather conditions could effect them, meanwhile they're all in fantastic condition.

Ponyhenge! Because why not? Someone either has a wicked sense of humor or too many rocking horses…read moreon hand. Either way, they created a public art exhibit and I am loving it! So many rocking horses. Big. Small. Wood. Plastic. Pink. Brown. I shared photos with family and one of them said it was 'creepy'. Ha! A bunch of children's rocking horses, in a random rural field, arranged in a circle? Sure, I can see how you might see that as creepy! Hahaha. I found it a delightful bit of whimsy and am SO happy to share in the fun. The site is maintained by whomever is our host. The circle was mowed making it easy to walk around and enjoy. The pathways to the site, which is very close to the street, are also kept clear. It's definitely off the beaten path and worth the extra time because the drive in is on lovely, windy, tree lined, back roads. A nice break from highway driving. Parking is roadside. Please do not park in the driveway next to the henge as that is someone's driveway. Go have some fun. Or go creep yourself out. Which ever way you see it, it's totally worth a stop!

As a tourist we spent a couple of cold winter days exploring the city. At one time the name…read moreWorcester did not create zip code envy. In the past couple of decades, Worcester has been working on it's image, attracting business, restoring it's historic past and cleaning up it's image. There are now signs of neighborhood pride, art and community within the city. We were surprised how quiet it is downtown on a week day. Surface street traffic was easily negotiated during business hours. It got much busier as the office buildings let out for the day, but otherwise, it was surprisingly quiet. Perhaps due to the very cold weather? We were in town for an event at the DCU. Street parking is available with payment kiosks on each block, or use the Passport parking app. There are also several parking garages. The one we used scans your car on entry. You register with their website and upon exiting, we received an email immediately showing we had departed and how much they charged our card. Easy peasy either way. While we were parked we walked over to Union Station to check out the building. We passed a few persons who appear to be homeless, not uncommon in any city, without incident. Intersections all have crosswalk lights and of course locals just breeze right through as any savvy city dweller will. We also walked over to the Commons and City Hall while the car was parked along with a couple of other side quests. Just driving around the city you will see lots of historic structures. Warehouses, churches and businesses of the past that are still in use. There are several murals, historic plaques and statues scattered around the city. The art museum is an excellent stop and if you are a local they offer classes. We stopped at the old clock tower that was once part of the Worcester Insane Asylum and has been restored. Bancroft tower, a castle like folly on top of a hill in a neighborhood, over looks the city. Salisbury house includes not just family history, but city history as well and some beautiful period dresses among other items. In winter an ice rink is open to the public on the Commons, which also has art installations and a historic graveyard. Worcester public market has a variety of food and shopping options. Although small compared to some other city markets we have visited it has a lot to offer and we did a bit of shopping while there. We felt safe throughout our visit to the city and there is plenty to keep one busy, especially if you are interested in the history of the area.

Lived here all my life and love it. Lots of historical areas and many important places. I love to…read moreexplore here. (Just wish we weren't overshadowed by Boston lol)

Walking up to DePasquale Square, I was a bit disappointed if I'm going to be honest. You can't see…read morethe fountain, or the square itself, walking up to it from the street because there are so many tables in the square for the restaurants that flank it. Well we came here for the scenery so we decided to push on and walk in and sit at the fountain for a little bit. And there it was. We were sitting there, the sounds of people eating and imbibing, Italian music pumped in through speakers and we saw the magic. It really did feel like sitting in a square in Italy and I was down for it. There are so many fun details and things to look at. I can see why they have events here and I wish we were here on a night that had a live band playing.

When visiting Federal Hill, the Italian section of Providence, you will most likely spend some time…read morearound DePasquale Square. If Garibaldi Park and the Gateway Arch are the welcoming arms of Federal Hill, DePasquale Square is its beating heart. The quatrefoil fountain and the wide plaza are part of the Federal Hill revitalization effort. Back in the day, however, tens of thousands of immigrant families packed into these narrow streets and triple-deckers. The Cappelli Block (a multi-use commercial and residential building) was completed in 1909 by Antonio Cappelli, one of the earliest Italian arrivals on the Hill, when Irish immigrants dominated the avenue. Along these streets, too, were the famous pushcarts, selling every variety of fruit and vegetable. Today, it's a lively plaza that reminds you of a place in sunny Italy...the colors, the al fresco dining, the architecture of the fountain and surrounding buildings, all make this one of the cutest spots in Providence. On weekends, during the summer you will likely see live performers chanting old songs either as solo performers or groups. Also during the summer, many festivals take place around this square, attracting thousands....

Love this little place located at the end of Post Road in Warwick. Pretty waterfront views, great…read morerestaurants, and pretty park area. Love to come and bring the dogs for a walk here.

Great little seaside village, more than quaint, fun to stroll, grab an ice cream from Dear Hearts &…read moresit in the park & watch the boats. There are usually lots of dogs out for walks. Saturday mornings there's a farmers market at the Masonic Lodge. Lots of cool little shops, Fellini's Pizza, fun tea shops, great place to stroll. Quintessential New England village, check it out.

On April 19, 1775, the towns of Lexington and Concord, MA saw escalating tensions between British…read moresoldiers and Massachusetts colonists reach a boiling point as gunfire and death marked the start of warfare between the two sides. In every direction, word of the hostilities spread throughout the region as riders told the shocking story of what had happened. In response to the "Lexington Alarm", in dozens of small towns across New England, militias were formed and citizen soldier troops marched to Boston to join what had become a War for Independence. Shrewsbury, MA was one of the small towns that responded to the Lexington Alarm. This monument, on a small green in the center of town, honors the 128 patriotic citizens of Shrewsbury who marched 40 miles to Boston to answer their calls of destiny and duty. If you walk around the Town Green, you'll see an old weathered bronze plaque attached to a stone. The inscription reads: ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT MINUTE-MEN FROM SHREWSBURY RESPONDED TO THE LEXINGTON ALARM APRIL 19, 1775 ------------------------------ FIRST PRECINCT COMPANY - 65 MEN JOB CHSHING - CAPTAIN ASA RICE 1st LIEUT ------ ABNER MILES 2nd LIEUT ARTILLERY COMPANY - 16 MEN ROSS WYMAN - CAPTAIN SECOND PRECINCT COMPANY - 47 MEN ROBERT ANDREWS - CAPTAIN JONAS TEMPLE 1st LIEUT --- EZRA BEAMAN 2nd LIEUT ------------------------------- SHREWSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1905