Visitor Center
About Concord Address 58 Main St. Concord, MA 01742 Phone Number 978.318.3061 Website www.visitconcord.org
Located 20 miles west of Boston, Concord is a picturesque New England • Concord’s part of the onset of the American • Daniel Chester French, one of America’s • Concord is also rich in literary history as community of handsome residences, preserved Revolution began on April 19th, 1775 with a most famous sculptors, designed the home to many current authors as well as open spaces, family-owned farms and thriving battle between the Minutemen and the minuteman statue at the Old North Bridge being the home of Louisa May Alcott, Henry commercial centers. The town is served by Redcoats that lasted less than five minutes when he was 23. One of his most famous David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and MBTA commuter rail to Boston, Cambridge and at the Old North Bridge. The British retreated works of art was the statue of Abraham Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sleepy Hollow Fitchburg. State highway Route 2 runs through back to Boston, hotly pursued all the way by Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial down in Cemetery was opened in 1855. Concord’s Historic Tour Concord, and Routes 128/95 and 495 are Minutemen from Concord and our Washington DC. most famous authors are buried there. Historic walking tour departs the Concord Visitor conveniently accessed. neighboring towns. Center. The 75 minute experience will introduce guests to the Downtown Concord area and will touch on Concord’s rich Revolutionary and Literary history while Concord, signifying agreement and harmony, visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, was incorporated as the first inland settlement in The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. Massachusetts through a grant from the Call the Visitor Center at 978-318-3061 or check out Massachusetts General Court dated September visitconcord.org for current schedules. 12, 1635. Concord supported Native American Adults (13+) $15 Youth (12 & under) $12 Senior Citizens (65+) $12 activity long before the European settlers • As the scene of the first battle of the • Paul Revere, who made his famous • There are many houses in Concord that Little Women Tour arrived. The area was inhabited by the various American Revolutionary War (War for midnight ride on April 19th, 1775 to warn the were stops on the Underground Railroad. Nipmuc groups, and the village of Musketaquid, Independence) on April 19, 1775, it is people that the British were on the march, The Alcotts, Thoreaus and Emersons were This 90 minute tour features Louisa May Alcott in her which means “reedy river,” was established as a starring role in Concord History. Guests will depart the considered the birthplace of the nation, never got here. He was captured after he left all antislavery activists. The sisters, aunts, Visitor Center and walk through Downtown Concord, principle center of the Massachusetts tribe.The where the "shot heard ‘round the world" for Lexington. Doctor Samuel Prescott, a mothers and wives of those famous learning about Louisa’s role as a suffragette and native people called the area where the Assabet liberty and self government was fired. Concord citizen, who he had just met on the Transcendentalists formed the “Concord continue to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery’s Author’s Ridge, and Sudbury rivers meet “Nashawtuc,” which where Louisa and many other famous authors are road, took the message to Concord. Female Anti-Slavery Society”. Harriet buried. means “between the rivers.” This area of Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Lewis This tour is available year round with an advanced Concord is comprised of about 400 acres and is Hayden, William Lloyd Garrison and John reservation. Please email [email protected] to home to these significant people and milestones Brown all visited and spoke in Concord. reserve your date today! visitconcord.org in American history: Adults (13+) $15 Youth (12 & under) $12 Senior Citizens (65+) $12 New tours being added - watch the website for details!
America’s Stories at the Concord Museum A gateway to historic Concord e famed 1775 Paul Revere lantern Henry David oreau’s Walden desk Come see our newly renovated galleries!
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13) Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House 399 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742 • (978) 369-4118 Minute Man BEDFORD ST To Thoreau LIBERTYNational ST Park Farm (20) 20 www.louisamayalcott.org (Old North Bridge) 62 Immortalized by Louisa May Alcott in the beloved 21 D 1868 classic, Little Women, Orchard House LOWELL RD R provides heartwarming accounts of the talented Old Manse IA 26) Colonial Inn IN Alcott family’s legacy through lively guided tours, G unique educational programs, and special living IR 48 Monument Square, Concord MA 01742 V history events year-round. Open 10-4 daily. Museum Store on premises. www.concordscolonialinn.com • (978) 369-9200 Concord MuseumThe Concord Museum is the one Concord’s Colonial Inn is a charming historic inn with 56 place where all of Concord’s remarkable past is fully appointed guest rooms and suites, classic New brought to life through an inspiring collection of England cuisine with a contemporary twist, two historic 14 historical, literary, and decorative arts treasures. Taverns featuring live music and entertainment, and Egg LOWELL RD numerous private meeting rooms for events from four Rock Sleepy Hollow 62 people to over one hundred people. With free parking 14) Egg Rock and WiFi, we’re the best place for you to plan your next The North Cemetery family event, meeting, or New England getaway. Bridge Inn $XWKRU·V5LGJH 15) Ralph Waldo Emerson House Visitor Center K BEDFORD ST E 28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742 Y 27 E 12 S Colonial Inn www.ralphwaldoemersonhouse.org • (978) 369-2236
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WALDEN ST A E LD African American Revolutionary War veteran E L 3 N Caesar Robbins, and by fugitive slave Jack Garrison. N S T 19) Monument Square Walden Pond 20) Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Rd, Concord, MA 01742 • (978) 451-0300 To Beede To Walden Pond (24) Center (6) www.thoreaufarm.org (see inset, right)24 6 The “Minott House” Thoreau refers to is known today on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Tho reau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as 28) Residence Inn Concord Public Parking Reformatory Trail “Thoreau Farm.” Water Fountain Park/Open Space 320 Baker Ave, Concord, MA 01742 • (978) 341-0003 Battle Road Trail 21) Old Manse www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bosrd-residence-inn- Train Station Picnic Area Public Restrooms boston-concord/ 269 Monument St, Concord, MA 01742 • (978) 369-3909 Bike Rental Station www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/metro-west/old-manse.html Residence Inn Boston Concord is ideally situated just a Police Station # Points of Interest 0.25 miles few minutes from charming downtown Concord, MA and moments away from historic landmarks. Residence Inn 22) Great Meadows National Boston Concord boasts 118 stylish and contemporary extended-stay guestrooms all equipped with free WiFi, Wildlife Refuge (NWR) luxury bedding, efficient workspace, full kitchens and spacious living area. Start your morning off right with our 179 Monsen Road, Concord, MA 01742 • (978) 443-4661 free hot breakfast buffet featuring fresh fruit and more. Visitor Centers Attractions www.fws.gov/refuge/great_meadows Stay fit in our 24-hour fitness center. Enjoy our lobby bar 8) Concord Museum and lounge featuring a menu of local brews, signature 3) Walden Pond State 5) Hunt Gym 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742 Walking trails and wildlife observation tower. Pets cocktails, and delicious food. Reservation and Visitors Center and bicycles are not allowed. Restrooms available. 90 Stow St, Concord, MA 01742 • (978) 287-1050 1) Visitor Center www.concordmuseum.org • (978) 369-9763 $4 entrance fee or Free with America the Beautiful pass 915 Walden Street (Route 126) 6) Beede Center 58 Main St, Concord, MA 01742 9) Concord Public Library For park hours and capacity closures (978) 369-3254 498 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742 23) South Burying Ground (978) 318-3061 or Twitter @waldenpondstate 129 Main St, Concord, MA 01742 www.beedecenter.com • (978) 287-1000 8B Main St, Concord, MA 01742 2) Minute Man National Park (MMNP) 4) Minute Man National Park (MMNP) Visitor www.concordlibrary.org • (978) 318-3300 (Lincoln) Visitor Center Center (Old North Bridge) 7) Concord Center for the Visual Arts 10) Concord Town Office 24) Old Hill Burying Ground Off of Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA 01742 37 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742 22 Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742 Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742 (978) 369-6993 (978) 369-6993 www.concordart.org • (978) 369-2578 www.concordma.gov • (978) 318-3100 (978) 318-3233