NEW: L.L. Bean to Open 1st RI Store in Garden City
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NEW: L.L. Bean to Open 1st RI Store in Garden City
“In the Cranston area, there’s paddling on the Pawtuxet River and in Narragansett Bay, cycling along the East Bay Bicycle Path, plus numerous green spaces to recreate in. This is going to be a great home for us because of all of the terrific outdoor activities to be had, all within a stone’s throw from the store. Whereas many people know us best through our web site and catalogs, our first store in Rhode Island store will give folks the opportunity to experience our unique brand in 3-D," said Ken Kacere, senior vice-president and general manager of retail at L.L. Bean.
L.L. Bean is best known for its Bean Boot, everyday free shipping and 100% satisfaction guarantee. The Rhode Island store will be L.L. Bean's 29th retail store outside of Maine.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“Garden City Center is the perfect location for a store that focuses on the outdoor life. And while many people know L.L.Bean’s website and catalog, the retail store will provide shoppers with hands-on experiences all ages will be sure to enjoy," said Maria Salvatore, leasing consultant for The Wilder Companies, which manages the Garden City Center.
The store will also include L.L. Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools, which will offer demonstrations, clinics and introductory hands-on activities like snowshoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, archery and fly casting, all designed to make it easier for people to engage in outdoors activities for health, fitness and recreation.
In 2014, more than 130,000 people participated in these programs.
Garden City Center
Garden City Center is located on Route 2 in Cranston and has 500,000 square feet of retail and office space. The center is currently home to 60 shops, services and eateries.
L.L. Bean, Inc.
L.L. Bean, Inc. is a leading multi channel merchant of quality outdoors gear and apparel. L.L. Bean was found in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean
L.L. Bean's headquarters, located in Freeport, Maine, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes over 3 million visitors every year.
15 Things You Didn't Know You Could do in New England - 2019
I didn't know I could get a coffee from the original Dunkin Donuts
Head over to Quincy, Mass and grab a coffee and a donut from the first ever Dunkin Donuts which opened in 1950. Coffee cost only ten cents at the time.
While this shop has been renovated many times since 1950, it was retro renovated in 2011 it to make it look like the original.
The shop is located at 543 Southern Artery
There is no drive thru.
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The building was completed in 1819 with additions made in 1866 and 1910.
Click here for information on tours.
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I didn't know I could go to the oldest summer theatre in the country
Take a ride to Cape Cod and visit the oldest summer theatre in the country, Cape Playhouse. Cape Playhouse was first opened in 1927 by Raymond Moore.
The theatre has been home to some of the biggest stars to ever grace a stage like Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart amongst others.
Click here for a complete listing of shows and tickets.
PHOTO: Cape Playhouse/Website
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At Sugarbush Farm, in Woodstock. you can see where and how the maple sap is collected and is turned into maple syrup. Take a walk through the woods to see the sugar maples, see how spouts are drilled and check out the huge evaporator where the sap is boiled.
Be sure to stop in the sampling room before you go.
Click here for more information.
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Click here for more information.
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Click here for more information
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Author's Ridge marks the final resting place of legendary writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Louisa May Alcott.
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I didn't know I could visit the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory in Vermont
Head to Vermont and take a 30 minute guided tour through Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory.
The tour is a fun and educational experience for all ages as you learn the magic of making arguably the best ice cream anywhere.
The factory is open year round and kids under 12 are FREE.
Click here to book your tour.
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This event began the American Revolution.
For more information, click here.
PHOTO: Paul Revere/Wikipedia
I didn't know I could tour the Teddy Bear Factory in Vermont
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For more information, click here.
PHOTO: Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
I didn't know I could sleep aboard a Maine Windjammer Fleet
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PHOTO: Maine Windjammer Association
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Click here for more information
PHOTO: Mystic Aquarium
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In fact, the store took the locks off the doors in 1951.
3 a.m., 4 a.m. earlier, later, whenever you want to go, the store is open.
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You can take a car from either 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. to midnight.
Cars are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Click here to read more
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I didn't know I could touch two President's tombs in New England
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