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Visit the Birthplaces of American Liberty and 19Th Century Literature! LEXINGTON LODGING Footsteps from the Lexington Battle Green, where America’s fight for liberty began experience revolutionary hospitality Life • Liberty • Pursuit of Happiness Guided sightseeing tours 2027 massachusetts ave., lexington, ma 02421 Stops at historic sites and Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! tel: (781)301-6660 • [email protected] attractions Lexington Visitors Center —Starting location for Liberty Ride, Lexington Historical Society Houses www.innathastingspark.com Travel the Battle Road located close to restaurants and shops, offers diorama of the Scenic By-Way Battle of Lexington, information, hospitality, souvenirs, and — Buckman Tavern, where the Lexington militia gathered public restrooms. the night before the Battle. $$ Lexington Battle Green —Site of the Minute Man statue — Hancock-Clarke House, Paul Revere and William Dawes’ and America’s oldest war memorial where the Lexington destination on the night of April 18, 1775 to warn Samuel militia confronted 800 British Regulars as the sun rose on Adams and John Hancock of the coming of British troops. $$ April 19, 1775. Free guided walking tours. — Munroe Tavern, British headquarters and field hospital. Minute Man National Historical Park Learn about the role of the British in the retreat. Washington — View “The Road to Revolution,” a moving multimedia really dined here in 1789. $$ presentation and exhibits at the Visitor Center. The Belfry —Exact reproduction atop Belfry Hill from — Paul Revere’s Capture Site, where the famous “midnight ride” where the original bell sounded the alarm of April 19, 1775. came to an abrupt end. Orchard House —Home of Louisa May Alcott and her — Hartwell Tavern, an historic home and tavern brought to life family, and setting for the beloved Little Women. $$ with living history demonstrations. (limited handicap accessibility) Colonial Inn —Historic landmark and functioning inn at — Walk the Battle Road Interpretive Trail. the heart of the village green, was a part of the events of April 19, 1775 and was later home to Henry David Thoreau. — Meriam’s Corner, terminus of the Battle Road trail and place where British Regulars first came under fire as they retreated The Wayside —Home to the Alcotts, Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Liberty Ride and Battle Green Guides are operated to Boston. and Margaret Sidney. $$ by the Town of Lexington under the direction of the Tourism Committee to educate visitors about our place in the nation’s — North Bridge, where colonial militia men were first ordered Old Manse —Home of minister William Emerson, his history. Partners include the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, to fire upon British Regulars. See Daniel Chester French’s grandson Ralph Waldo Emerson, and the honeymoon home National Park Service, Scottish Rite Museum & Library, and the Minute Man statue, the grave of British soldiers, and other of Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne. $$ Concord Board of Selectmen. battle monuments. Emerson House —Where Ralph Waldo Emerson, foremost — North Bridge Visitor Center at Buttrick Mansion features exhibits 19th century literary figure, lived and wrote from 1835 until his Guided group, step-on and charter tours available year-round. detailing the events in 1775, an information center death in 1882. Original furnishings and family memorabilia are Liberty Ride Information: 339-223-5623 [email protected] and bookstore located in a home built by the descendents of on display. $$ Major John Buttrick, the Colonial officer who gave the command to fire at the North Bridge. Concord Museum —Holds a nationally significant historical collection including the famed Revere lantern, Emerson’s Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library study, and Thoreau’s Walden desk. Hands-on family activities National Heritage Museum —Programs, lectures and exhibits and period rooms. $$ celebrating Freemasonry, American history and culture from Colonial times to present day. Free admission to Museum and Concord Visitor Center —Located close to restaurants and parking. shops, offers information, guided walking tours of Concord, Liberty Ride ® and are registered trademarks of Town of Lexington. and public restrooms. Liberty Ride logo illustration from The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere published by Handprint Books courtesy of Lexington resident Christopher Bing. Illustration © Christopher Bing 2001 & Handprint Books 2001 Photos courtesy of James Shaw, Colonial Times Magazine and James Higgins. All information current at press time and may be subject to change. Printed March 2014. Trolley operates weekends April & May; daily Memorial Day – October 26 Round trips depart Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue 10:00 am - 11:30 am – 1:00pm – 2:30 pm Adults $28 n Students 5-17 $12 n Under 5 free Discounts offered for AAA members, Seniors and Military Ticket is non-transferable and valid for two consecutive days Park all day at Lexington Center Depot Lot (fee reimbursed with ticket purchase) Travel 90-minute route along the Battle Road Scenic By-Way Convenient to attractions, hotels, shopping, and dining Easy on/off stops with free re-boarding Air-conditioned comfort n Wheelchair-accessible trolley Guided group, step-on and charter tours available year-round [email protected] Inn at Hastings Park Lexington Visitors Center Buckman Tavern The Belfry Lexington Center DIRECTIONS By Car: By Bus: 291341_Brochure_r1.indd 2 4/13/11 3:42 PM Eastbound Westbound Liberty Ride departs from the Take Route 95 (Route 128) to Exit From Alewife Station (Red Liberty Ride Stops Lexington Visitors Center at 30A (Route 2A) East. Travel on L ine), take 62 or 76 bus to Museum Attractions 1875 Massachusetts Avenue. The Route 2A (Marrett Road) turning Depot Square/Lexington Stop by Request white building is set back from left at Massachusetts Avenue. Center stop, Monday-Saturday. Battle Road Trail the road at the corner of Meriam Continue through light at On Sundays and Holidays, take Minuteman Bikeway Street abutting the Minuteman Waltham Street. Take first right at taxi or visit Liberty Ride website Bikeway. Park at the Depot Depot Square and proceed straight for connecting instructions. Free Parking Square lot in Lexington Center. back to park in attended lot. Ticket Sales Lodging Wheelchair Accessible Map not to scale 291341_Brochure_r1.indd 2 4/13/11 3:42 PM 291341_Brochure_r1.indd 2 4/13/11 3:42 PM 291341_Brochure_r1.indd 2 4/13/11 3:42 PM.
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