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Visit Concord in Massachusetts
What's Happening
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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12.21.25
December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum at Discovery Museum
Join us for a week of winter fun! Stop by the PlayLab where you can build with our collection of LEGO® bricks, add your wish…
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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 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
Holiday happenings are on their way! Mark your calendar now for the annual tree lighting, jingle and mingle in Concord center and West Concord holiday stroll and much more. See flyer for dates. December will be here before you know it!
As Veteran`s Day approaches tomorrow, take a moment to honor those who serve, past and present with Concord and the Massachusetts National Guard Tour, Saturday Nov 22, 2 pm. This fascinating tour takes you inside the Concord armory. Sign up at Visitconcord.org under the walking tour tab. You`ll see actual memorabilia from the oldest component of the US Armed Forces. #visitconcordma #visitmassachusetts #stillheardroundtheworld #concordwalkingtours
Hard to believe but it`s almost time for Concord`s annual tree lighting! 🎄Sunday Dec 7 3-6 pm featuring live music 🎶, photos with Santa 🎅and parade 🎈See you at Monument Square! @townofconcordma #concordholiday #concordchristmas #concordchristmasparade #concordtreelighting
If you`re visiting Concord on Veterans Day, join us for a meaningful flag retirement ceremony, Tuesday Nov 11, 8 am at Prichard`s Gate, 34 Bedford St Concord. Afterwards, explore the historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery then come see us at Concord Visitor Center. #visitconcordma #stillheardroundtheworld #concordma #concordveterans #concorddiscovered #concordholiday #visitmass
The Women of Concord Walking Tour isn`t just women`s history - it`s everyone`s history. Discover the thinkers, rebels and reformers who shaped Concord`s history long before "influencers" were a thing. Women of Concord walking tour, Sunday Nov 9, 11 am. Sign up at Visitconcord.org/walkimg tours. #concordvisitorcenter #stillheardroundtheworld #concordwalkingtours #concordma #visitconcordma #concord250 #thingstodoconcordma #thingstodoconcord #womenoconcord
