1. Nesn
City: Watertown, MA
Category: Media
Telephone: (617) 536-9233
Address: 480 Arsenal St.
Description: NESN, pronounced “Ness-en”, is a regional cable network that covers a variety of sports events but is mostly known as the principal broadcaster of Red Sox and Bruins games (NESN is owned by both teams). Available locally in all six New England States, it is included as part of all basic cable and satellite packages. How could it not?
2. Vows Bridal Outlet
City: Watertown, MA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (617) 923-7587
Address: 130 Galen St.
Description: Few stores in Boston have received as much publicity recently as Vows, the high-end bridal discount outlet now featured on TLC’s I Found the Gown. Expect discounts from 50 percent to 80 percent on samples and close-outs of last year’s collections from such designers as Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, and many more. Eager-to-please staffers are on hand to help you find your dream dress from the vast selection of breathtaking ball gowns, demure lace numbers, and sculptural fit and flare silhouettes. Visit the website to make an appointment in advance or come on Saturday when it is walk-in only.
3. Mount Auburn Club
City: Watertown, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (617) 923-2255
Address: 57 Coolidge Ave.
Description: The 11 indoor/outdoor tennis courts reign supreme here, and the club keeps members occupied by offering private lessons, group clinics, and kids’ tennis programming along with free play. And while tennis may be the star, there are other reasons to join: a huge cardio room with 40 machines, free-weight rooms, a spin studio, an indoor pool, and a full schedule of 90 group-fitness classes a week that range from boot-camp-style conditioning to yoga for everyone. While the Mount Auburn offers a cafe and spa services, it is still more of a friendly gym than a “country club” setup.