Visit Concord in Massachusetts
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10.11.26
Dance Prism Ballet Presents “Coppélia”
Join the local dancers of Dance Prism Ballet for an afternoon of comedy, mischief, and beautiful dance at the Littleton Performing Arts Center. Coppélia…
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10.10.26
Autumn Art: A Free Family Day Event
Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 2 - 4 PM for an afternoon filled with art, crafts, and fun as we open up our…
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10.18.26
Under the Branches at Artisans Way
Artisans Way in Concord center welcomes artists Victoria and Lawrence Elbroch on Sunday, October 18 from 12-5pm. Their show, “Under the Branches,” combines Victoria’s printmaking…
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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.
The Concord Festival of Authors (CFA) kicks off three unforgettable weeks of literary events across town from October 8-29. From romance to mystery, history to memoir, this year’s festival packs twenty events into three weeks — something for every kind of reader.
Romance takes center stage as the festival opens with the Meet Cute Book Club, featuring author Emily Martin discussing her newest novel, Winner Takes All, Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. A week later, biographer Carla Kaplan brings her acclaimed Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford to the Goodwin Forum on Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Barefoot Books joins the celebration Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. with Christy Mihaly. That same day, the Debut Authors Panel introduces first-time novelists Laura Garden, Meghana Mysore, and Abigail Savitch-Lew, moderated by Danielle Bradley, the library’s 2026 Writer-in- Residence. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m., Fowler Branch. Umbrella Arts hosts a special talkback, following the 2 p.m. performance of I and You on Sunday, Oct. 18, a perfect pairing for anyone who loves both literature and theater.
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Looking for a little Concord love to take home? 🥹💙 Our Concord Cuddlers are waiting to be adopted! Each comes dressed in an adorable Concord, MA bandana and is ready for adventures, snuggles, and souvenir duty. 🐶🐵
Available at the Concord Visitor Center for $25 or online at Visitconcord.org come pick your new best friend! 💙
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The Concord Cuddlers have arrived! 🥰🐾
These adorable plush pals are ready to go home with you—each one wearing its own Concord bandanna. 💙
✨ $25 each
📍 Available at the Concord Visitor Center. Open today 10 am-4 pm.
Which one would you choose? 🐶🐱🐒🦄💙
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Experience Concord’s history in a way that works for you. ❤️
From living-history performances that come to your group, to comfortable indoor programs and virtual talks, there are more ways than ever to connect with Concord’s stories.
Explore Between Us Sisters, History Without Frostbite, Grace and Elizabeth: A Life Together, and Webinars & Talks — all designed to make history welcoming, engaging, and accessible.
Need help choosing the right experience? The Concord Visitor Center is happy to help.
📍 Concord Visitor Center
📞 978-318-3061
✉️ visitors@concordma.gov
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Nor’easter? Take a minute, man, and get prepared by stocking up with a Concord umbrella and bright blue poncho. We are open today and all weekend, so come by, say hello, 👋 browse, sign up for a tour. #concordraingear #concordshop #concordshoplocal #concordvisitorcenter
History is on tap. 🍺
Raise a glass at the Wright Tavern Beer Garden on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Enjoy an autumn afternoon at one of Concord’s most historic gathering places — because some traditions are worth revisiting.
Huzzah!
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Ok we know it’s not even October but you know that Halloween decorations are already in the store and soon after that, December holiday stuff will be up. So we feel compelled to point out that the Concord’s Colonial Inn Annual Gingerbread House Display is returning this December, and this year’s theme celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary! They are inviting local businesses and organizations to build their own one-of-a-kind gingerbread house and become part of the holiday Gingerbread House Village. Gingerbread houses will be displayed throughout the holiday season, where guests and visitors can admire the creativity and vote for their favorite! We also feel compelled to point out that our VisitConcord display won 🏆 third prize with our recent entry which was a confectionary display of our actual building at 58 Main St, (come and see if the gingerbread version and the real version match up.) Sweet!
Ready to join the display? Contact Kathy Green or Anthony Scott at Concord’s Colonial Inn for more information. @concordscolonialinn #concordholiday #concordholidays #whatsonconcord #concordlove
To all who are observing Yom Kippur, we wish you a meaningful day filled with reflection, peace, connection, and renewal.
May this sacred time bring comfort, clarity, and a sense of hope for the year ahead.
Warm wishes from all of us at the Concord Visitor Center.#visitconcordma #concordforall #concordholidays
