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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
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
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. Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge
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4.5 based on 715 reviews
The "shot heard round the world," which signaled the start of the Revolutionary War, was fired from this spot.
Reviewed By KarenV87 - Tampa, United States
This was the highlight of our visit to Concord. The origination of the phrase "the shot heard round the world" from the Concord Hymn as told by Ralph Waldo Emerson's family who lived in the house known as the Old Manse. You can see the house and the bridge as you enter the site. There's also a grave of the British soldiers who died in the battle. There is a verse from James Russell Lowell's poem "Lines" inscribed in the memorial plaque. It gave me chills reading the following: They came three thousand miles and died, to keep the past upon its throne: Unheard, beyond the ocean tide, their English Mother made her moan. There is also a famous statue called "The Minute Man" and a memorial obelisk at the foot of the North Bridge. You'll also see lots of wildlife. We had our first chipmunk sighting on the wall near the grave of the British soldiers. They are so cute! You might even see a wild turkey. It's just a great place to visit for nature or history.
3. Minute Man National Historical Park
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4.5 based on 774 reviews
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. Concord River
5. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
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4.5 based on 321 reviews
Nineteenth-century luminaries such as Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau are buried here.
Reviewed By CMPTexas - Tucson, United States
One of the best preserved early American cemeteries, this beautiful pristine cemetery is better known for "Author's Ridge." On Author's Ridge, you'll see the final resting places of Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, all within a short distance away from each other. There are many other notable sites here, but most come to pay homage to the greatest of authors in American Literature.
6. Verrill Farm
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By llqureshi
Alyce at Verrill Farm Stables, located behind Verrill Farm is beyond excellent with children & adults. I would recommend anyone to reach out to Alyce at Verrill Farm Stables. The horses are super friendly and beautiful, the barn is wonderful as well as all the personnel. love, love, love Verrill Farm STables
7. Concord Free Public Library
8. Hapgood Wright Town Forest
9. Minuteman National Historical Park
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
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.
10. The Umbrella Arts Center
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
A program-rich, multifunction non-profit arts center (formerly Emerson Umbrella) dedicated to enriching lives and building a vibrant arts community throughout the greater Boston Metrowest region. We inspire creativity, learning, and personal growth through youth and adult arts education programs, performing arts, visual art exhibits and galleries, environmental art, and community collaborations, festivals, and public art. We offer: • Studio space for more than 50 artists • Arts classes and workshops in multiple media • Gallery exhibition space • Outdoor space for sculpture and Big Art • Community arts initiatives, including the Musketaquid Arts & Environment program • Multiple performance spaces for all disciplines. Following a major renovation in 2017-2019, programs are housed in our completely renovated arts complex in the historic Emerson School building at 40 Stow Street, in the heart of the Concord Center Cultural District.
