Visit Concord in Massachusetts
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11.21.26
Black Women in Science: Meet Dr. Paula Hammond! at Discovery Museum
Join us for this exciting program series that honors the contributions of Black women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. In this…
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11.17.26
Umbrella Arts Film Series presents Rebuilding
Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project with pre-show dinner options at Umbrella Arts in Concord, MA. …
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12.15.26
Umbrella Arts Film Series presents Little Women
Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project with pre-show dinner options at Umbrella Arts in Concord, MA. …
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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.
Cold outside. History inside. ❄️
History Without Frostbite is back at Wright Tavern, a winter lunch-hour series featuring warm stories, cool history, and absolutely no trudging through snow required.
From Indigenous Concord and Black history to architecture, transcendentalism, women’s history and a little Concord trivia, there’s plenty to keep your winter interesting.
📍 Wright Tavern
🕛 12–1:30 p.m.
📅 December through March
🎟 Reservations close 48 hours before each program
👥 Minimum 20 / Maximum 40
Pick a topic, grab a seat, and leave the frostbite to history.
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Not every Halloween weekend walk needs ghosts.
Join us Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 for Twilight Tour: Monuments, Memories & Mortality — an evening look at Concord’s monuments, memorials, and the stories behind how we remember the past.
It’s thoughtful, fascinating, occasionally surprising, and just atmospheric enough for the season.
No jump scares. Just really good history.
📅 Friday, Oct. 30 & Saturday, Oct. 31
📍 Concord, Massachusetts
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Walk Concord with the people who know it best. 🍂
Our guided walking tours bring Concord’s history to life through the stories, people, and places that shaped this remarkable town. Led by passionate locals, educators, and historians, each tour offers a deeper look at the Concord you thought you knew.
☔ Tours run rain or shine
🕐 Daily 1:00 PM History Tour welcomes walk-ins
📅 Most other tours require 24-hour advance registration
Come take a walk with us.
Reserve your tour at VisitConcord.org
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❄️ Concord doesn’t stop when the leaves fall!
The Concord Visitor Center is open daily from 9 AM- 4 PM, with plenty of reasons to stop in throughout October, November and December.
🗺️ Pick up maps and local recommendations
🎁 Browse Concord souvenirs — including our adorable new stuffies
👣 Explore the Black Heritage Trail
✨ Book a private tour customized for individuals, families or groups
💧 Refill your water bottle and warm up while you plan your day
Whether it’s your first visit or you know Concord well, stop by and let us help you discover something new.
📍 Concord Visitor Center
🔗 VisitConcord.org
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Concord’s history is bigger than the stories most of us learned in school.
Join a guided walking tour of the Black Heritage Trail and discover the people, places and experiences that are essential to understanding Concord’s past - and too often left out of the traditional narrative.
Walk the trail and hear the stories where they actually happened.
Upcoming tours:
• October 24 at 2:00 PM
• November 11 at 11:00 AM
• November 16 at 1:30 PM
Reserve your space at VisitConcord.org. #concordblack #concordblackhistory #concorddiversity #concordlearnmore #concordwalkingtours
Walk this way 👋 Step inside the Concord Visitor Center and let us help you make the most of your visit!
Tours, maps, local tips, souvenirs, and a warm welcome are waiting for you. 🍂🏛️
📍 Stop by and say hello — your Concord adventure starts here.
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hop on a bike, and join the Halloween fun on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail!
On Tuesday, October 27 from 4–5 PM, ride from the West Concord MBTA station to East Acton, collecting treats along the way. 🍬👻 Stick around for costume prizes, spooky activities, and music at the East Acton Village Green.
Bring your own bike or borrow one from Minuteman Bike Share. 🚴♀️
📍 Start: West Concord MBTA
🕓 4–5 PM
🎃 Costumes encouraged!
🔗 More info: bit.ly/minutemanbike
A frightfully fun way to celebrate Halloween on two wheels! 🧡 #halloweenconcord #halloweenconcordma #concordtrickortreat
I don’t know about you but I still love a good brochure or map - and if there’s no WiFi, a map can really help guide. Stop by Concord Visitor Center 58 Main Street for all the literature you could want. Check out the racks both indoor and outdoor. #readaboutconcord #learnmoreconcord #concordmassinfo #concordmaps
