AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! I LOVE CASTLES! This is one of the…read moreSecret Hidden Gems of America that most people have never heard about or been to before. It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you to places from a different time that you won't believe still exist. We have set the dial to 1875 to the town of Haverhill MA. & Winnekenni Castle. Many people think that you have to jump the pond & visit Jolly Old England & The UK to see a Castle. Not True. America has many castles; unfortunately they are just not being promoted. This trip is less than 1 hour drive outside of Boston. Bring a Picnic basket, a water bottle & some good sneakers for an easy 20 minute nature walking hike. After your hike, head back to your car & pull out the picnic basket for a picnic on the green grass on the banks of the Lake. The inside of the Castle is Closed & is only open for Functions, Weddings & Special Events etc. Don't worry you will still be able to see the outside of the Castle close up, the Castle Grounds & lots of other cool stuff. Park your car at the bottom near the playground in the Parking lot or on the side of the road where the signs allow Parking. There are closer Free Parking lots on the way up but you will miss out on all the Adventure & The Winnekenni Castle Hike. So Park your car & follow the signs on Castle Rd. up to the Castle. There are multiple trails & if you like hiking & are more adventurous you can go for several miles all around the Lake. We're going to do an easy trek - a 20 minute hike up & lots of natural settings to see. You will travel along the dirt trails along the lake shore & up the hill to the Winnekenni Castle. THE HISTORY Winnekenni Park Conservation Area is 700+ acres that overlooks the Kenoza Lake which is Haverhill's primary drinking water source. Dr. James R. Nicola built the Castle between 1873 & 1875. He was inspired by the stone structures & castles he visited in England. This was his former residence that he used as a summer home. It is not a huge Castle but modest in size but beautiful. Speaking of Beautiful, the word Winnekenni is taken from the Algonquin Dialect meaning Very Beautiful. C Willis Damon was the Haverhill architect who designed this Magnificent Castle. In 1875 the city of Haverhill purchased it along with some additional land in later years. Besides nature walking & jogging, you can do bicycling, cross country skiing in the winter months, horse back riding & other activities. Like I said The Castle is open for Private Special Events. There is no tour here. They also have Special Public Events every so often that they open the Castle up & are either reasonably priced or even Free sometimes. Check the website for further details & upcoming events. You can check out my other review about Winnekenni Park also. There are picnic tables & benches here or just put a blanket on the green grass & Chill. There's even a Playground Area with Swings, a Slide etc here for Kids. So have a great time exercising, explore & learn about the great outdoors on your adventure, see a castle & have a fun picnic on the green grass on the outskirts of the lake. And guess what? IT'S ALL FREE! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be Really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

this is a really nice place to checkout! would recommend overall --there's some nice paths and…read moreviews. on the busier side.

Function hall looks dated. Chandeliers are circa 1980s; dated and dusty. Parking is ample and…read morefunction hall has a good size bar. Food was a step up from hospital food and the dessert cake was stale. Not impressed.

Second year in a row for our Christmas party. Food lived up to everyone's expectation. I can't…read moresay enough about how accommodating the staff is...definitely a professional crew. Thank you for another great year.

HCC is the total package you'd expect at a private country club. The professional staff provides…read moreexcellent lessons, equipment, and pro shop golf equipment and clothing. Dining and beverage service are super attentive. These are some of the truest greens in New England, and the course sightlines are constantly improving. Indoor simulators keep your game in tune throughout the winter. Check it out today!

Enjoyed a great evening for my parents surprise 40th anniversary. The staff was incredibly…read moreattentive and helpful, especially Hannah! Would recommend HCC for any type of event.

Were going to go for a roast beef at 110 in Bradford but they said they had just closed. So off we…read morego. We turned left and went towards Haverhill. Thought of the Roma Restaurant that we heard was under new management and really good. My husband went in and asked if they were still open for dinner. They said yes that they closed at 9:00 and it was 8:45. I thought that was phenomenal because I can't tell you the number of restaurants say they're closing at a certain time and then when you go, they break the news that the kitchen closes a half an hour or an hour earlier. We went in and decided to eat at a high top in the bar because there was no one in the dining room because it was so late. I will say the dining room is very elegant. And...has cozy booths, which we love! Our server was Dodi who was very pleasant and accommodating. Ordered drinks. And just ordered our entrees right away knowing it was so late. My husband ordered Veal Parmesan and Ziti which was $30.00 and I ordered Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo which was $26.00. Very reasonable for the amount and quality you get. I always say, if you have to anything with an entree because you are not making the margins, go up on price...don't go down on quantity and quality. This place has done that. They brought out some crusty rolls that I believe were meant to be served warm, but weren't very warm, but considering the time, were good none the less. Our entrees came. I've got to tell you; my husband and I are the pickiest people you know. We will drive an hour to a restaurant. I don't like any restaurants in my close vicinity. My husband said this Veal Parmesan was the tenderest veal, a huge portion, and super delicious. As he was eating, he said we are definitely coming back here! The chicken in my Chicken Broccoli Alfredo was super tender! Usually, you get stringy chicken in these dishes which is cheap chicken. It came with fettuccine pasta which the next time I would change to ziti, for no reason except ziti is easier to eat. The alfredo sauce was freshly made from cream, not some globby pre prepared stuff. Very, very good. Nothing like years ago. If you haven't been to the Roma in a million years as we had, don't judge your past experience. Try them out! Very pleasant surprise and somewhere for us to go that isn't an hour away! I will tell you the only mistake the new owners made is in keeping the same name as the old Roma. The reviews on Yelp are mostly based on the old Roma which was a dump. If they insist on keeping the name, they should add something to it and get a new account on Yelp that reflects the new patrons reviews.

Lunch meals were adequate size and good quality . The meatballs are excellent and loved the sauce …read more Second time ordered cheese garlic bread extra 3 dollars arrived with no cheese . You owe me an order . Would recommend trying again if you haven't in a while . More stars but at 2 in the afternoon it's hard to get the order incorrect ?

Had our daughter's wedding here. From the moment we stepped on the property we knew it would be a…read moremagical experience. The beverages and noshes given to the wedding party pre-ceremony started the day off just right. Guests never wanted for anything. Staff, including the accomodating bartenders, were on top of their game. And the food was phenomenal! In a gorgeous setting. The event planner had everything go so smoothly, I had no worries. Parking was right there, no need to go far (we had 1 in a wheel chair and another with a cane, and they were very pleased with the accommodations).

What a stunning venue for a wedding! Our day was perfection from the beautifully manicured grounds…read moreto the perfect home. This was an outstanding location; highly recommend!

After researching several venues, I decided on Diburro's for my wedding…read more It was a good value and one of the lowest prices for a function hall in the MV area. The did such a phenomenal job throughout the planning, rehearsal, and wedding. I didn't have to worry about anything but showing up. The food was GREAT. All my guests complimented on what a nice wedding I had- fun, yummy, and well put together!! Oh and the bar was serving up some good drinks i heard!!! THANK YOU DIBURROS!

We had our mother's bereavement luncheon at DiBurro's and we were so thankful. The room we had was…read morespectacular and let the sunshine in along with a porch overlooking excellent landscaping. The food was excellent and they were constantly checking in with us during the event to make sure everything was ok. They coordinated nicely with the funeral home so that flowers were setup upon our entrance. Guests were able to select steak, chicken or the vegan option upon entering the facility. They also had a podium with a microphone along with a projector screen (we brought a projector) to show a slideshow. All in all, it was a great experience and we know our mother would approve!

This venue was Perfect for my daughter and son-in-law's wedding yesterday!…read more The outdoor garden and fireplace was a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony and the gardens were perfect for the outdoor cocktail hour! The guests went inside for a wonderful dinner with several boufet stations, delicious food through and through . The service was impeccable and the dance floor was bright and cheery with lots of sunlight The best was it was ALL in one place , beautiful, comfortable and fun! I highly recommend Groveland Fairways Summer or winter for group events- many guests said the same Stephanie Crawford

Not really impressed. Lead bartender was rude and abrasive. The venue recommended DJ didn't even…read moreshow and sent someone else. Beef was dry. Apps were ok. Drinks were drinks.