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ne Lynnfield what to do Out to See that make for the perfect stay in Lynnfield. Mustn't-miss stops Partridge Island Boardwalk This lovely boardwalk, a recent initiative of Lyn- nfield Rotary, links the town with historic Partridge Island in Reedy Meadow and takes you up close and personal with this fragile eco-system brimming with birdlife. It's a great spot for a picnic. Access is off Main Street, opposite Heritage Lane. Bow Ridge Reservation Another of Lynnfield's numerous conservation areas (south of the town), Bow Ridge Reservation has a network of scenic walking trails that's ideal for a leisurely weekend ramble. Best access is off Ledge Road, Lynnbrook Road, or from the parking lot beside Bostonville Grille on Route 1. Venezia Day Spa After all this exercise, it's time to soothe those tired muscles with a relaxing massage at Venezia Day Spa, owned by Gayle Venezia of Danvers. Facials, manicures, pedicures, and an array of other treatments are also on the menu. 12 Salem Street, Kernwood Plaza, 781-224-3334, veneziadayspa.com. Baubles Fine Jewelry Baubles, a boutique jewelry store owned by Tony and Donna Sharrio, specializes in fashion-forward, classic, and estate jewelry. The pieces are an eclectic mix of unique fine and faux pieces made in America. One Post Office Square, 781-592-6110, baublesfinejewelry. com. Perley Burrill Filling Station The exact age of Perley Burrill Filling Station, just off Route 1 in Salem Street, is largely unknown, but it's reputed to be the oldest gas station still operating in America. The building has seen better days, but it's defi- nitely worth a pit stop. 906 Salem Street. Karen's Bakery Don't leave Lynnfield without dropping by Karen's Bakery, es- tablished in 1958 and run by local character Dottie Wold, for a serving (or three) of her 48 nshoremag.com December/Holiday 2011 lip-smacking Cinnamon Monkey Bread. It's a Lynnfield institution. 6 Center Court (behind 590 Main Street), 781-334-4579, karensbakery.webs.com. Lynnfield Meat and Deli Another local character with a heart of gold is Ronnie Cerra, who owns Lynnfield Meat and Deli. He's the go-to man for the best and freshest meats, cold cuts, fruit, veggies, and mouthwatering homemade calzones, pizzas, sausages, and marinades. 445 Broadway Rt. 1N, 781-593- 6860, lynnfieldmeatanddeli.com. Sagamore Spring Golf Club There's a trio of courses in Lynnfield, but the best fairways are at the privately owned Sagamore Spring straddling both sides of upper Main Street. Karen's Bakery; Partridge Island Boardwalk; Christine's Cafe & Confections. The 18-hole course has many challenging wetland features, so choose your clubs and approach shots carefully. 1287 Main Street, 781-334 3151, sagamoregolf.com. Christine's Cafe & Confections Pastry chef Christine Picariello has taken 30 years' experience with top caterers and restaurants and put it into her own business, offering delicious muffins, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, croissants, scones, and quiches. Her lemon-blueberry scones are scrumptious. 618 Salem Street, 781-596-2259. photographs by robert boyd Lynnfield Common: Clockwise from top left, Perley Burrill Filling Station;