Minute Man National Historic Park
Boston's Western Suburbs
The route that British troops followed to Concord has been designated the Minute Man National Historic Park. The visitor center at the eastern end of the…
Must-see attractions in Boston's Western Suburbs
DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum
Boston's Western Suburbs
The magical DeCordova Sculpture Park encompasses 35 acres of green hills, providing a spectacular natural environment for a constantly changing exhibit of…
Boston's Western Suburbs
This is the final resting place for the most famous Concordians. Though the entrance is only a block east of Monument Sq, the most interesting part,…
Boston's Western Suburbs
A half-mile north of Monument Sq in Concord center, the wooden span of Old North Bridge is the site of the ‘shot heard around the world’ (as Emerson wrote…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Henry David Thoreau took the naturalist beliefs of transcendentalism out of the realm of theory and into practice when he left the comforts of the town…
Lowell National Historical Park
Boston's Western Suburbs
The historic buildings in the city center – connected by the trolley and canal boats – constitute the national park
Boston's Western Suburbs
Southeast of Monument Sq, Concord Museum brings the town’s diverse history under one roof. The museum’s prized possession is one of the ‘two if by sea’…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Five blocks northeast of the visitors center, the Boott Cotton Mills Museum has exhibits that chronicle the rise and fall of the industrial revolution in…
Discovery Museum & Discovery Woods
Boston's Western Suburbs
This fabulous kids' spot offers a slew of newly imagined, immersive experiences focused on science. Even better, the new outdoor space offers many…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Here is a beautifully landscaped, 210-acre property that was the site of Bronson Alcott's short-lived experiment in communal living. The original hillside…
Boston's Western Suburbs
The historic Battle Green is where the skirmish between patriots and British troops jump-started the War of Independence. The Lexington Minuteman Statue …
Boston's Western Suburbs
One mile east of the Battle Green, this historic tavern is named for the 18th-century proprietor, William Munroe, who was also an orderly sergeant in the…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Also known as the 'Home of Authors,' this gracious Colonial mansion was home to three writers of note during the 19th century. Louisa May Alcott,…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Just opposite the Old North Bridge, this modest 544-sq-ft clapboard farmhouse belonged to the family of Caesar Robbins, one of Concord's first freed…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Facing the Battle Green, the 1709 Buckman Tavern was the headquarters of the minutemen. Here, they spent the tense hours between the midnight call to arms…
Boston's Western Suburbs
James Abbott McNeill Whistler's birthplace, built in 1823, is the home of the Lowell Art Association. It houses a small collection of work by New England…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Right next to Old North Bridge, the Old Manse was built in 1769 by Ralph Waldo’s grandfather, Reverend William Emerson. Today, it’s filled with mementos,…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Louisa May Alcott (1832–88) was a junior member of Concord’s august literary crowd, but her work proved to be durable: Little Women is among the most…
Boston's Western Suburbs
This little museum has found its niche. The friendly, knowledgeable staff members show off a collection of nearly 500 antique and contemporary quilts from…
Boston's Western Suburbs
This gallery and studio space was founded by the local historical commission as part of the city's ongoing revitalization efforts. Stop by to see exhibits…
Boston's Western Suburbs
This special exhibit examines the lives of working people. There are also a few Jack Kerouac artifacts, including the Lowell writer's typewriter and…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Fans of Thoreau can travel off the beaten path to the house where he was born, which is about 2.4 miles east of Concord center. Henry David lived in his…
Boston's Western Suburbs
This 1737 house was the home of Reverend John Hancock (grandfather of the John Hancock, the Declaration signer). On the night of April 18, 1775, the good…
Boston's Western Suburbs
The grassy center of Monument Sq is a favorite resting and picnicking spot for cyclists touring Concord's scenic roads. At the southeastern end of the…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Dedicated in 1988, the Jack Kerouac Commemorative features a landscaped path where excerpts of the writer’s work are posted, including opening passages…
Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial House
Boston's Western Suburbs
This house is where the philosopher lived for almost 50 years until 1882. Emerson was the paterfamilias of literary Concord, one of the great literary…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Two miles south of Lowell center, Kerouac is buried in the Sampas family plot at Edson Cemetery. His grave remains a pilgrimage site for devotees who were…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Recently celebrating its centenary, this long-standing art center hosts free exhibitions, artist talks and other events. Stop by to see what Concord's…
Boston's Western Suburbs
On your way up to Old North Bridge, look for the yellow Bullet Hole House, where British troops purportedly fired at the owner of the house as they…