Patch will help be your guide as you become a tourist in your town. Whether you're new to town or want to explore the town you've loved for years, we're here to show you what there is to see. Check back to Stoughton Patch daily this week to see what excursion is next. We will feature stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Stoughton. And you can tell us what you love about Stoughton,and we'll include it as part of our project. We hope this project encourages you to shop local, eat local and be local. Patch wants to show you how much your own town has to offer. And although …

In the Venture Out portion of the Patch Passport series, we show you some of the best places you can visit in the area that are less than a tank of gas away. Learn more about each of these spots by watching a short video about each destination in the media gallery of this article. About 15 minutes away: Borderland State Park in Easton (By Patrick Maguire, Easton Patch) If you’re looking to get out, enjoy nature, play a game of Frisbee golf or go for a run while taking in a piece of history at the same time, Borderland State Park is the perfect place for you. Located on Massapoag Ave. on the …

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. While not meant to be a complete list of places to eat around town, the following offers a number of options that could satisfy any hankering. What's your favorite place to dine out? Have a favorite restaurant not on this list? Let us know in the comments section below. Italian LaStoria Trattoria, 577 Washington St., …

Stoughton’s Floral Fantasy is known for its friendly, personalized and professional customer service, and for its selection of bright, bold and beautiful flowers, but the Central Street flower shop also has an extensive collection of unique gifts—for any occasion and for any budget. Owner Shoeleh Moarefi says Floral Fantasy, located at 979 Central St., is “more than just a flower shop.” Gifts of all shapes and sizes—small statues, figurines, snow globes, decorative salt and pepper shakers, mugs, magnets, tea pots, serving platters, stuffed animals, vases, and greeting cards—line the side …

With this Patch Passport feature, relaxation is just a spa trip away. And luckily for Stoughton residents, there are a number of local spas in town where you can enjoy manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, and the like, and take some time to pamper yourself (all while wearing a seaweed mask). Here are just a few options: * Giovann Salon (247 Washington Street, Stoughton) Giovann offers facial services for adults and teens, including a special "Lunch Time Facial," which is a shorter version of their signature facial. They also offer a luxury back facial. There are a number of waxing options…

Text by David Allen Lambert; video by Jeffrey Pickette The Stoughton Historical Society is home to countless artifacts and primary source documents that help to preserve the rich history of this town—everything from stone Indian arrowheads to Civil War diaries and letters to combat boots produced right here in Stoughton worn by paratroopers in World War II to aerial images of Stoughton from the 1950s. But the building (also home to the Old Stoughton Musical Society), and plot of land, located at the corner of Park and Pleasant Streets is a historical artifact in its own right.  This beautiful…

Looking for a kid-friendly spot in town? Consider Halloran Park, near the Jones School, or the Lessa Playground, off West Street. Here's the scoop: Halloran Park Just off of Leach and Pierce Streets is a quiet little haven for families, young and old.  Stoughton’s Halloran Park is beautifully maintained (by the Stoughton Public Works Department) and offers ample space for various activities and is conducive for all age ranges of kids.  It is not a place where you have to worry about a crying infant disturbing anyone any more than your rambunctious four-year-old running wild. Quite the relief …

Located not too far from the hustle and bustle of the downtown, Stoughton’s Bird Street Conservation Area contains more than 630 acres of woodlands, wetlands, fields and ponds. Come see wild animals, or enjoy nature walks, hiking adventures, fishing trips and biking excursions while taking in the beauty and history of the land, which includes miles of stone walls and the quarries. With entrances off Bird St., West St., Palisades Circle, and the Lessa Playground, the Bird Street Conservation Area offers an escape into the wilderness, right here in suburbia. Watch the video in the media gallery…