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Concord, Massachusetts is famous as the birthplace of the Revolutionary War in 1775 and as the home to a remarkable group of 19th century literary and philosophical figures, including Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. This charming town offers a wealth of historical sites and museums, along with a vibrant cultural scene that includes art galleries, music, and theater.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the town’s stunning beauty through engaging historical tours and nature walks that reveal its captivating stories and landscapes.
We invite you to stay, dine, and play in Concord. We promise an unforgettable experience awaits!
Things to Do
Historic Sites
North Bridge – Site of the start of the Revolutionary War and “Shot heard ’round the world”
Battle Road Trail – 5-mile route that traces British soldiers’ march to Concord on April 19, 1775
Old Hill Burying Ground – Graveyard of Concord’s earliest settlers
Author’s Ridge – Burial place in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery of Alcott, Thoreau, Emerson, and Hawthorne
Walden Pond – Location that inspired Henry David Thoreau’s Walden
History Museums
Concord Museum – Showcases Concord’s cultural, political, environmental, and literary history
Minuteman National Historical Park – Brings to life the opening battle of the Revolution
The Old Manse – Reviews pivotal moments in America’s early history
The Robbins House – Recounts African American pursuit of independence
Nathan Meriam House – Site where retreating British soldiers were attacked
The Wayside – Storage place for arms for the Revolution and was home of authors Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne
Wright Tavern – Meeting place for the Minutemen prior to the battle at the North Bridge
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House – Home of Louisa May Alcott and the writing of Little Women
Thoreau Farm – Birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Ralph Waldo Emerson House – Home of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Arts
Concord Art – Museum for contemporary art and educational art programs
The Umbrella Community Arts Center – Performing arts theater and center for art education
51 Walden Performing Arts Center – Home to the Concord Band, Orchestra, Players, and Opera 51
Outdoor Recreation
Brewster’s Woods Wildlife Sanctuary – 130-acre property located along the banks of the Concord River that was formerly part of the country homestead of William Brewster, an early leader in American ornithology and the first president of Mass Audubon.
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge – Walking trails great for birding and observing wildlife along the Concord and Sudbury Rivers. More than 220 species of birds have been recorded at Great Meadows.
Nature Trails – Trail maps and guides for: The Annursnac Trail, Barrett’s Mill Finigan Way Trail, Emerson-Thoreau Amble, Harry Beyer Assessed Trail, Rivers Confluence Trail, Town Forest Trail, Mattison Field Trail, October Farm Riverfront Trail, Old Rifle Range Trail, Powder Mill Trail, Punkatasset Trail, Reformatory Branch Trail, Thoreau Leave No Trace National Historic Trail, West Concord Park Trail, Westvale Harrington Trail, and White Pond Trail.