The 9 Best Nature & Parks in Concord, Massachusetts (MA)

August 30, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Concord is a city steeped in the history of the sword and the pen. The site of the historic Battle of Lexington and Concord, the city provided the setting for the initiation of the American War of Independence, honored at Minute Man National Historical Park. Concord's literary history is at least as rich. It was here where Thoreau penned Walden, inspired by the kettle pond of the same name, where Emerson philosophized on Self-Reliance and where Louisa May Alcott introduced her Little Women.
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1. Battle Road Trail

Concord, MA +1 978-369-6993 http://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

Battle Road Trail

This route follows the trail taken by the British on their retreat to Boston after the battle of Lexington and Concord.

Reviewed By CMPTexas - Tucson, United States

Drive, park and walk this beautiful road toward Concord and relive the moments leading up to the Revolutionary War. Many of the fields and homes are today what they were in 1775. With the changing of the trees, even more beautiful than one can imagine. History breathes and lives here for everyone of every age to experience. Take your time and enjoy!

2. The Old Manse

269 Monument St, Concord, MA 01742-1837 +1 978-369-3909 [email protected] http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/greater-boston/old-manse.html
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4.5 based on 131 reviews

The Old Manse

The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired nearby – and, less than a century later, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau spawned a revolution in American philosophy from here.

3. Minute Man National Historical Park

174 Liberty St, Concord, MA 01742-1705 +1 978-369-6993 http://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm
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4.5 based on 774 reviews

Minute Man National Historical Park

The more than 900 acres of this national park run along the route of the battle of Lexington and Concord.

Reviewed By djanel2016 - Knoxville, United States

I would recommend starting your tour of the Minute Man National Historical park with a stop by the visitor center and watching their great multimedia presentation. They use a variety of methods to explain the Battles of Lexington and Concord. I have been to several national historical parks and this was, by far, the best multimedia presentation i have seen, both entertaining and educational. Make sure to go to the North Bridge visitors center as well,

4. Walden Pond State Reservation

915 Walden St 28 Maplewood St Watertown, Concord, MA 01742-4511 +1 978-369-3254 http://www.mass.gov/eea/.../massparks/.../walden-pond-state-reservation.html
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4.5 based on 661 reviews

Walden Pond State Reservation

In order to preserve the natural environment, visitors are limited at this site, where Thoreau wrote his famous essays.

Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States

My wife and I went to the Walden Pond State Reservation on my birthday as I had studied Thoreau in High School, consider myself a naturalist, and approve of his non-violent Civil Disobedience. Everything that we found there, the setting, the pond, the original foundation of his 10 x 15 cabin, the re-constructed cabin with a re-enactor, the LEADS GOLD museum, the film, and the gift shop to be first class and an excellent reflection of Thoreau. In the Gift Shop, I bought one of the many different versions of Walden Pond and an excellent biography, "Henry David Thoreau A Life" by Laura Walls, published during the 200th anniversary of Thoreau's birth, 2017. You can catch her lecture about her book on youtube.

5. Concord River

Concord, MA
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Concord River

This 10-mile waterway was made famous by Henry David Thoreau.

Reviewed By 220kenq

Historic area for the Old Bridge. Beautiful area to visit and hike around. Would be great in summer.

6. Hapgood Wright Town Forest

Walden St, Concord, MA http://concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2090
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Hapgood Wright Town Forest

7. Minuteman National Historical Park

Concord, MA +1 978-369-6993 http://www.nps.gov/mima
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Minuteman National Historical Park

Reviewed By MingO_11 - Boston, United States

This is our regular stop on Patriots day weekend. It offers several vivid demos of the famous battles at Lexington and Concord on that weekend. The minuteman visitor center also has an interactive show portraying a big picture of the battle. We usually also stop by at the north bridge visitor center and took a short walk to the north bridge (The visitor center has its own story and also a short movie). You might find it interesting if you are into the early history of US.

8. Emerson-Thoreau Amble

28 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA 01742-3700 https://www.concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2089/Emerson-Thoreau-Amble-Trail-Guide
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Emerson-Thoreau Amble

9. Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Monsen Road, Concord, MA 01742 +1 978-443-4661 [email protected] http://www.fws.gov/refuge/great_meadows/
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Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Reviewed By dianed24 - Boston, United States

I had been driving right by the entrance on Monsen Rd for over 20 years and had no idea what was right off of RT 62. After driving down a skinny, one way road to the parking area, I was stunned when we got out. There was a huge viewing tower you could ascend with a binocular set at the top. We chose to walk out around the Lotus Pond. I was not aware that Concord had the right conditions to grow Lotus Flowers and I mean hundreds and thousands of Lotus Flowers. As you would expect, every type of wildlife and bird species were among the beautiful setting. I can understand why this place is so popular for so many. This place is wonderful and peaceful, where you can truly feel as one with nature. Right off the heart of the Center in Concord, MA.

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