Visit Concord in Massachusetts
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4.25.26
The Anna and Mickey Show
Upcoming Benefit Concert - The “Anna And Mickey Show”, Saturday, April 25th, 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. First Parish in Concord Parish Hall, 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA…
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4.20.26
Patriots’ Day Play: Monumental Square
Join in the celebration! After the April 20th Patriots' Day Parade, step into Monumental Square — a one-of-a-kind living history experience where Thoreau, Louisa May…
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5.09.26
Concord River Race
The Concord River Race is a fun event hosted by OARS to build awareness of our rivers, emphasize their recreational value, and advocate for their…
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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.
It’s all precipitation, just different forms. A good way of looking at it. Just don’t put away those snow boots.., yet. No matter what the skies do, we’ve got you covered. Hats $15 on visitconcord.org or at 58 Main St. Cotton beanie style winter hat. Roll up the brim for a Concord hipster look. #Concordgear #concordshop #concordsouvenirs
5 reasons to go to Concord’s block party (there are many more!) 1. Food trucks 2. Beer garden 3. Theatrical and musical shows 4. Colonial encampment 5. Louisa May Alcott Orchard House.
Block party is in Concord center after the parade till 3 pm. See you there! @concordmuseum @alcotts_orchard_house @therealwrighttavern #concordparade #concordparade2026 #concordpatriotsdayparade #concordparade
Block party! 🎉 First the parade then the party. Monday April 20 in Concord center: live bands, beer 🍺 garden, food trucks, militia encampment and pop up activities. Don’t miss it! #concordblockparty #concordparade #concordparade2026 #patriotsdayconcordma
April showers ☂️ bring walking tours! Go to Visitconcord.org under walking tour tabs to book your walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Guaranteed you will learn something new. #concordwalkingtours #concordwalkingtour #concordwalk #concordhistory #concordlearnmore
Dress for Patriots’ Day. Whether you’re here for the history, the parade or just a cup of coffee, our Concord gear has you covered. Shop now at Visitconcord.org. #concordsouvenirs #concordtshirt #concordmerch #concordshop #concordvisitorcenter
Sign up for our Concord email newsletter to get our Patriots’ Day FAQs. Email your name and email address to visitors@concordma.gov to join our mailing list. #concordnews #concordlearnmore #concordmass #concordpatriotsday #patriotsday
Concord Visitor Center is opening in just one day on April 1, 9 am-4 pm daily. And yes we are pet friendly with a bowl of 💦 water for Bowser and a treat. Our 1 pm daily history tour also resumes, led by our informative local guides. Stop by, say hello, see our new welcoming layout. #visitconcordma #concordvisitorcenter #concordwalkingtours #concordhistory #stillheardroundtheworld
You may have seen this before… but it’s worth another look. Our fearless Concord interpreter Stefanie on her favorite places in Concord. And by the way, Stefanie also leads our bike tours that wheel past historic sites, Friday April 17, 11 am - sign up at Visitconcord.org. #stillheardroundtheworld #visitconcordma #concordvisitorcenter #concordhistory #concordwalkingtours
