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Concord (/ ˈkɒŋkərd /) is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. In the 2020 census, the town population was 18,491. [2] The United States Census Bureau considers Concord part of Greater Boston. The town center is near where the Sudbury and Assabet rivers join to form the Concord River.
Location and Size: 25.9 square miles, nestled just outside Boston. Famous for: Trendiness – arts, antiques, historic and cultural district, entertainment, lectures, music, restaurants and bars. Heritage – historic homes, national parks, museums, tours and adventure.
Mar 25, 2023 · The small but charming town of Concord in Massachusetts is found just 20 miles northwest of Boston, with a slower atmosphere for those who want to escape the big city. This destination is drenched in history; it’s mainly known for its role in the Revolutionary War, as the site of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, marking the start of the war.
Aug 26, 2024 · 1. Walk the Battle Road Trail. This 5-mile hiking trail within Minute Man National Historical Park largely follows the path that British troops and colonial militia men marched on April 19, 1775 during the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The path connects a numbers of ruins, structures, and major sites from Fiske Hill to Meriam’s Corner.
May 3, 2023 · 1. Minute Man National Historical Park. Source: Alexey Stiop / shutterstock. Hartwell Tavern, Minute Man National Historical Park. In Concord, Lexington and Lincoln you can see exactly where the American Revolution officially broke out.
Located 20 miles west of Boston, Concord is a picturesque New England community of handsome residences, preserved open spaces, family-owned farms and thriving commercial centers. The town is served by MBTA commuter rail to Boston, Cambridge and Fitchburg.
For history buffs and literary lovers, Concord, Massachusetts, is a getaway where you immerse yourself in the space once occupied by masterful writers and brave revolutionary heroes. This quaint, small town offers so many opportunities to explore historic battle sites, museums, hiking, and colonial life you will need a weekend just to see the ...
Concord is blessed with extensive cycling infrastructure, and the relative closeness of attractions can make biking an attractive option. The Reformatory Branch Trail is roughly 4 mi (6.4 km) of unpaved path connecting the wildly popular Minuteman Commuter Bikeway in Bedford with Concord center.
Experience our rich history through a bounty of museums, historical sites, and walking tours in Concord. From the early days of Colonialism to the Revolutionary War to literary icons, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, a trip to Concord, MA, is a trip through United States history.
Jul 27, 2024 · Concord, town (township), Middlesex county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies along the Concord River, 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Boston. Founded and incorporated in 1635 as Musketaquid, it was the first Puritan settlement away from tidewater and ocean commerce; later that year it was renamed.
