Attractions
Minute Man National Historical Park
Address: 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA 01742, USA .This park preserves the sites of the opening battles of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. Visitors can walk historic battle roads, see reenactments, and explore landmarks like the North Bridge.
The Old North Bridge (North Bridge Visitor Center)
Address: 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA 01742, USA .The site of “the shot heard ‘round the world,” the Old North Bridge is where colonial militia first forced British troops to retreat. The nearby visitor center offers exhibits on the events of 1775.
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House
Address: 399 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742, USA .This was the longtime home of Louisa May Alcott, where she wrote and set Little Women. The house is preserved much as it was during her lifetime, offering a glimpse into 19th-century literary life.
The Concord Museum
Address: 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA 01742, USA .The museum houses Revolutionary War artifacts, including one of the original lanterns from Paul Revere’s ride. It also features exhibits on Concord’s literary heritage, from Emerson to Thoreau.
Walden Pond State Reservation
Address: 915 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742, USA .Famous as the retreat of Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond inspired his classic Walden. Today, visitors can walk trails around the pond, visit a replica of Thoreau’s cabin, and explore its natural and literary history.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Authors’ Ridge)
Address: 34 Bedford St, Concord, MA 01742, USA .Established in 1855, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is the resting place of many of America’s greatest literary figures, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The scenic Authors’ Ridge section offers a peaceful, wooded setting that draws visitors from around the world to honor Concord’s literary giants.
