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Visit Concord in Massachusetts
What's Happening
12.13.25
Holiday Pops! with the Concord Band
The Concord Band Holiday Pops Concert is Saturday, December 13, at 7:00pm at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. Seasonal and contemporary selections featuring ensembles…
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12.13.25
Dance Prism Ballet presents “The Nutcracker”
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker! From the glittering Christmas tree to the enchanted Land…
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12.17.25
Snow Globes at Discovery Museum
Who knows what Mother Nature will bring this year but guarantee a little “snow” for the holidays with a homemade snow globe. A sprinkle of…
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Celebrating 250 years of revolutionary greatness
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. Discover the local charm and well preserved historic places that bring visitors from around the world. Here you can retrace the steps of Revolutionary War soldiers and literary greats and learn about how “the shot heard round the world” led to America’s independence. To experience Concord is to experience the American story.
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.
Outdoor Life – family farms, hiking, biking, walking paths, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Why stay the night? Romantic fireside winters, spring gardens, fall leaf peeping and fall and spring harvests.
Group Bus Tours
The Town of Concord offers tours to fit every group’s needs. Whether you live local or are visiting us from another region, we welcome you to experience Concord with a tour led by one of our certified guides. Small group, private and bus tours are available year round. Tours can focus on Revolutionary History, Literary History, Little Women, cemeteries and more.
Walking Tours
Walking tours depart the Concord Visitor Center at 1:00P, daily. The 75 minute experience will introduce guests to the Downtown Concord area and will touch on Concord’s rich Revolutionary and Literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more.
Closed for turkey, pie and gratitude on Thanksgiving day. Open today 9 am-4 pm and Friday for your post-feast shopping and walking tours. Stop by and get a candy cane and a warm greeting. Browse our selection of gifts. #concordma #stillheardroundtheworld #concordthanksgiving #concordholiday
What are you doing on Friday? Before you hit the malls, take a invigorating and beautiful walking tour of the Old North Bridge, 11 am. To get ready for your tour, here`s a @minutemannps video about the North Bridge Fight with park ranger Jim Hollister as he explains the fighting that took place there. Sign up for our 1775 Tour, North Bridge and Beyond, at Visitconcord.org under the walking tour tab. #visitconcordma #visitmassachusetts #stillheardroundtheworld #concordvisitorcenter #concordwalkingtours #concordma250 #concordma #oldnorthbridgeconcord #northbridgebattles
All are welcome at the Town of Concord`s Annual Tree Lighting. This year`s event will be host to a variety of outdoor entertainment, a parade and festive store fronts. Santa will make his way down Main Street aboard one of Concord`s Fire Trucks to light the Town Tree.
Event Date: December 7, 2025
Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM
The parade steps off at The Hunt Gym at 4:30. The tree will be lit at approximately 5:10PM
The tree lighting is only days away! See you there! Stop by the Concord Visitor Center for a candy cane before the tree lighting! #concordchristmas #concordchristmasparade #concordholidays #concordthingstodo #concordtreelighting #concordhappenings
Lots going on in Concord this December, just around the corner. Take a look at our events calendar at Visitconcord.org or subscribe to our newsletter. #visitconcordma #stillheardroundtheworld #concordvisitorcenter #concordma #visitmass #concordholiday #concordholidays #concordholidayfun
Whether you`re visiting or a local, shake off the stuffing and stroll into history!
After the leftovers are packed and the pie plates are licked clean, join VisitConcord for a Post-Thanksgiving Walking Tour on Friday Nov 28, 1 pm that’s equal parts fresh air and fascinating stories. Trade your couch for Concord’s charming streets and walk off the feast while diving into tales of rebels, writers, and remarkable moments that shaped America. Crisp air, good company, and zero dishwashing required. Sign up at Visitconcord.org under the walking tour tab. #concordwalkingtours #concordhistory #concordlearnmore #concordthingstodo #stillheardroundtheworld
It`s Sweater Weather, and we are Better Together. As fall gives way to winter, Concord`s attractions adjust their schedules. Be sure to check before you visit. Here at Concord Visitir center, we are open in November Mon-Sun 9 am- 4 pm with daily tours. December open weekdays 10 am-3 pm, weekends 9 am- 5 pm. #visitconcordma #visitmassachusetts #stillheardroundtheworld #concordvisitorcenter #concordwalkingtours #concordma #concordhours #concordfall #concordwinter
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect moment to pause, learn, and reflect on the Indigenous people who lived on this land long before us. Their stories, traditions, and enduring presence shape the place we call home. Join us for the Indigenous People Walking Tour this Sunday, 2 pm, and deepen your understanding of Concord’s earliest history through the voices and experiences that came first. Sign up at Visitconcord.org under the walking tour tab. Hurry spaces are limited. #visitconcordma #visitmassachusetts #stillheardroundtheworld #concordwalkingtours #concordindigenoustour #concordhistory #concordhistorytour #concordhistorywalks
If you can`t come to Concord, Concord can come to you. Consider a webinar hosted by us on The Women of Concord: Voices that Changed America; Literary Lifestyles: the Alcotts, Emerson and Hawthorne at Home; or Black History: The Patriots of Color story or other topics. These online presentations will be led by Concord tour guides, experts or storytellers. Or trivia nights, we supply the host, questions and prizes - you bring the venue and enthusiasm. Finally, Between Us Sisters is a traveling play that can come to your literary group, bookstore, assisted living home, or school. Let`s collaborate! Email visitors@concordma.gov or call 978-318-3061. #concordcomestoyou #concordoffers #concordhistorylesson #concordhistoryisblackhistory #concordhistorylesson #concordlearnmore
