Revisit your younger days when you hopped in the car, started the engine and drove off in search of something fun. Here are three unique options for you, depending on how far you want to drive. Visit one, or visit all of them. How far will you go? 15-Minute Drive: Horn Pond in Woburn Horn Pond and its surrounding conservation land occupy nearly 700 acres of land in Woburn near Winchester. It is also home to Horn Pond Mountain, also known as Towanda, which is 287 feet above sea level. Trails wind through the area, taking walkers throughout the dry oak-hickory woods.  The Horn Pond Conservation…

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 Stoneham-based places with international flavors. Try one out and let us know what you think. Bon appetit! Asian China Moon Restaurant Fortune House Chinese Restaurant Hong Kong City Kyotoya Japanese Cuisine Sato II Restaurant Taste of Siam U-Me Restaurant & Lounge Indian Rang Indian Bistro Italian Amore Pizza Andrea's House of Pizza Angelo's Pizzeria & Restaurant Anthony's Italian Specialties Bacci's…

There are a handful of interesting shops in Stoneham where one can pick up a gift for their family to bring back home. The Paper Store, located at 99 Main St. in the Redstone Shopping Center, has an array of items individuals may not be able to find anywhere else.  Among the merchandise sold at the store are a variety of fashion items, house decorations, books, jewelry, Vera Bradley pocket books and of course a full line of Hallmark cards and products. For sports fans, The Paper Store has unique Boston memorabilia, T-shirts, hats, mugs and even board games. Also, you can find an item for just…

Recently, Stoneham Patch put the call out to our readers in search of their favorite local salon and based on their feedback one stood out from the pack: Helaine Marie Salon. Helaine Marie Salon, which recently relocated to 366 Main St., offers its clientele several different services including corrective coloring, multi-dimensional foils, hair cuts, styling services, Keratin Complex Smoothing System, Brazilian Keratin straightening, perms, waxing and other services, according to the company's website. The salon, which is owned by Helaine Marie Buonopane, features independent contractor …

When it comes to the rich heritage of Stoneham, the Fuller House is just one of dozens of historical buildings still found in the community. William Griffin Fuller, who worked as a leather businessman, erected the Greek revival/Italianate home in 1850, according to Stoneham Historical Society's Historic Walk document. He lived in the home for the rest of his life. However, after William Fuller's death his daughter donated the building to local civic group, who transformed the 19th century building into a "Home for Aged People in Stoneham," reads the Historic Walk brochure.  Eight years later …

If you are looking for a kid-friendly spot for your children to enjoy a whole lot of fun, stop by the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham. The staff and children make the Boys & Girls Club a childhood memory. One can enjoy playing whiffleball, basketball, bumper pool, football, floor hockey and dodge ball. Also, if your child likes board games, many children engage in Connect-4, Monopoly, Bingo, Boggle and cribbage. For future artists, children can enjoy finger painting and other arts and crafts throughout the day. Stop in today at the Boys & Girls Club and grab a membership card. The fee is only $…

Many people traveling through Stoneham (who are not residents) are usually on their way home from work or passing through to go to a nearby town. If you happen to be hungry and are in the mood for authentic Asian cuisines, look no further than U-Me Restaurant & Lounge, 19 Franklin St. Food-lovers may unintentionally pass by U-Me to have either an enormous sub from the famous Anthony’s Italian Deli or an Italian meal from Felicia’s of the North End, but U-Me offers fresh sushi, noodle dishes, vegetarian dishes, Thai entrees, Korean entrees and even seafood varieties. The wait staff is …

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 city you've loved for years, we're here to show you what there is to see. Check back to Stoneham Patch daily to see what excursion is next. We will feature stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Stoneham. And you can tell us what you love about Stoneham, 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 everything will …