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Concord (/ ˈ k ɒ ŋ k ər d /) is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. In the 2020 census, the town population was 18,491. 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.
Welcome to Concord, Massachusetts where America’s roots run deep. Explore the birthplace of American independence and imagination, the town that Thoreau called “most estimable place in all the world.” Concord’s fascinating past makes it a popular tourist destination, with TripAdvisor ranking it one of the Best Places to Visit.
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- Walden Pond. Walden Pond State Reservation is one of the most famous places to visit in Concord MA, and it’s not just historic but also absolutely gorgeous.
- Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Lots of people associate Sleepy Hollow with the headless horseman tale, but this Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is a different place altogether!
- Louisa May Alcott’s Home – Orchard House. Concord was home to many famous writers, including Louisa May Alcott. Orchard House was the most permanent home of the Alcotts and where Louisa resided most of her life.
- Verrill Farm. Verrill Farm has been a staple part of Concord since 1918. All the locals love this property and you can find fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, pastries, and more at the farm shop.
- Minute Man National Historical Park. In Concord, Lexington and Lincoln you can see exactly where the American Revolution officially broke out. At sites like the the Old North Bridge, where the first British lives were claimed, and the Lexington Battle Green, where the first American militia fell, you can relive the world-changing events of April 19, 1775.
- The Old North Bridge. One unit of the National Historical Park contains the place where, on April 19, 1775 American forces first inflicted casualties on British troops.
- Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House. The house where Louisa May Alcott wrote and set Little Women (1868-69), is open to the public seven days a week, all year round as an historic house museum.
- Battle Road Trail. At the Minute Man Visitor Center you can pick up a map to retrace the route of the initial retreat by the British regulars, and the running battles between them and thousands of Colonial militia.
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- Spending The Perfect Day In Concord. Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts at sunrise. After breakfast at one of Concord’s restaurants (or a home-cooked breakfast) head to the Minute Man National Historical Park for a morning learning about the town’s history.
- Getting Around Concord, Massachusetts. Aerial view of the MBTA Commuter Rail train. Concord is only 20 miles from Boston, another great city to explore,, a drive that lasts about 30 minutes.
- Best Time To Visit Concord. Aerial view of Concord Town Center. The best time to visit Concord, Massachusetts depends on a visitor’s preferred activities and budget.
- Where To Stay In And Near Concord, Massachusetts. Storefronts in historic Concord, MA. Concord is relatively small, so depending on what travelers are looking for, they may want to book just outside the city limits.
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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.
