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4.27.25
Dance Prism Ballet Presents “A Midsummer’s Night Dream”
Dance Prism Ballet presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s shimmering fantasy of fairies and foolish mortals, coming to theaters for two performances only. J. Everett…
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4.26.25
Southern Rail Brings High-Energy Bluegrass to Concord Conservatory of Music on April 26
Southern Rail will deliver their high-energy performance, riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor, and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work, promising an unforgettable night of bluegrass…
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4.18.25
Concord250 Event: CYT “The Biggest Little Place”
The Biggest Little Place is a one act musical written by C.W. Arle and Tyler Arle in celebration of Concord's 250th birthday. This is an…
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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.
From battlefields to bookstores, Concord has a way of sweeping you off your feet - and straight into the 18th century. Whether you’re chasing Minute men or following in the footsteps of famous writers, our expert guides will make sure you don’t actually get lost - just historically inspired. Drop in today - or any day - for our 1 pm daily history tour, $20 adults, $15 students and seniors. Also this week: Women of Concord walking tour, Friday 11 am; Indigenous People tour, Saturday 11 am and Fight for freedom Saturday 1:40. Sign up for any of these guided walking tours at Visitconcord.org/walimg tours. #visitconcordma #concordma250 #visitmassachusetts #concordvisitorcenter .#concordwalkingtours #concordwalkingtours #stillheardroundtheworld #concordma #concordma #battleroadtrail
Starting tomorrow, April 1, the Concord Visitor center is open seven days a week with a daily 1 pm history tour. See our five star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ reviews on Yelp. Stop by and say hello, shop our small but mighty souvenir shop, use the restrooms and wi-fi (did someone say wi-fi? Yeah!) 👍 See you tomorrow! #visitconcordma #concordma250 #visitmassachusetts #concordvisitorcenter #concordwalkingtours #stillheardroundtheworld #concordma
Ellen Garrison was an African American educator, abolitionist, and early Civil Rights activist. Celebrate her legacy Sunday, April 13, 6-7:30 pm at Tricon Church, Concord. Free and open to all. And you can also learn more anout African Americans of Concord on our free Patriots of Color tour, tomorrow 1:30 pm, thanks to a Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism grant. Sign up at Visitcomcord.org under Fight for freedom walking tours. #robbinshouse #concorddiverse #concordevents #concordblack #concordwalkingtours #concordfree
This weekend, our first Patriots of Color Tour, 1:30 pm on Saturday March 29. Free for all participants thanks to a @visitma MOTT grant (Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism) but pre register using QR code. If you can’t make this one, tours are every Saturday at 1:30 till June 30. Hear compelling stories about Blavk and indigenous patriots who stood on the front line during the revolutionary war. Before of after the tour, check out our small but mighty souvenir collection at the Concord Visitor Center and pick up a brochure. #concordmassachusetts #visitconcordma #concordvisitorcenter #stillheardroundtheworld #concord250 #concordwalkingtours #patriotsofcolor #concordmaevents #concordfree
Thanks to a Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism grant, please join us on Saturday March 29, 1:30 pm for a complimentary Patriots of Color tour. Between 20 and 40 men of Black or indigenous descent fought with other revolutionaries along battle road. Learn their stories from a certified local tour guide. Register at Visitconcord.org #patriotsofcolor #stillheardaroundthdworld #concord250 #visitconcordma #visitmassachusetts #concordvisitorcenter #concordwalkingtours #concordfree
Rain ☔️ 🌧️ did not stop the fight for freedom so neither should it stop you! Shop for exclusive Concord250 poncho, $10 on Visutconcord.org; what better thing to have ready for April 19 Patriot’s Day just in case. #visitconcordma #concordma250 #visitmassachusetts #concordvisitorcenter #stillheardroundtheworld #concordwalkingtours #visitmass #shopconcord #concordshop #revolutionaryshop
Ok well the sun 🌞 is not exactly shining but one can hope right? Tomorrow also looks cloudy 🌥️ ⛅️☁️ but hey forecast looks fine for visiting the Concord Visitor Center, tomorrow and Sunday, 10 am- 3 pm. Tomorrow, also drop in for our FREE Patriots of Color walking tour, 1:30 pm thanks to a @visitma Massachusetts Office of Tracel and Tourism grant. See you tomorrow! 👀#visitconcordma #concordma250 #visitmassachusetts #concordvisitorcenter #stillheardroundtheworld #concordwalkingtours #concordma #concordfree #concordpride
Spring has sprung (almost) and a sure sign is that the Concord. Visitor Center is open Saturday and Sunday 10 am-3 pm, 58 Main Street. Come by, say hello, buy a tricon for @concordma250th and on Saturday join the FREE Patriots of Color tour, 1:30 pm, thanks to a MOTT (Massachusetts Pffice of Travel and Tourisn tour) @visitma. See you Saturday, be there or … miss out! #visitconcordma #concordwalkingtours #patriotsofcolor #concordvisitorcenter #stillheardroundtheworld #concorddiverse
