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What's Happening
3.27.26
Salt Lick Sessions
The Umbrella's expanded Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Incubator showcases some of your future-favorite musical acts that have emerged through the Salt Lick…
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3.01.26
Decorate a Lantern Workshop
Come make a lantern and shine your light at Concord’s inaugural lantern Brighter Together Parade and Party! Bring your lantern to the mustering location at…
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3.07.26
Brighter Together Lantern Parade and Party
Bring your light to the Parade and Party! 6PM Parade begins at Alcott Elementary School, ends with with a party at the Concord Scout House.…
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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.
Hurry! still time to sign up for Concord History with a chocolate twist tomorrow 1 pm.
Come on you know you aren’t doing anything so why not? Go to visitconcord.org under walking tours to sign up or just show up tomorrow, Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St. 12:45 pm for the 1 pm tour. Adults $37.10 (includes fees) youth and seniors $31.80.
Ok so today the weather was like a heat wave compared to single digits but we hear it’s not going to last long. We have the perfect antidote to the cold 🥶- History without Frostbite. Now you can book online at Visitconcord.org under walking tours. Add a delicious lunch from the Cheese Shop - I’ll take the French Picnic (French ham and Brie.) #visitconcordma #concordwalkingtours #concordma @therealwrighttavern @robbinshouse @concordcheese
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It’s the last Friday of the month—and in Concord, that means it’s the perfect excuse to get out and explore. Whether you’re strolling historic streets, popping into shops, or settling in for something cozy and cultural, there’s always a little extra happening as the month wraps up. End your week (and your month) the Concord way. See our event calendar on Visitconcord.org for things to do. #visitconcordma #stillheardroundtheworld #concordvisitorcenter #whatshappeningconcord #concordevents
Winter is a great time to schedule a private tour - plan your custom itinerary and your own timing. No group too large or small. Great for home schoolers to learn about American history. #concordhistory #concordprivatetour #concordprivatewalkingtour #concordtours
Love is in the air in West Concord. Save the date: Thursday Feb 12, 4-7 pm at Belle on Heels and Fireflies, Sip and Shop: beautiful items, special gifts - think Valentines Day! More details to come. @belle_on_heels @concord_firefly33 @west_concord_village_community #visitwestconcord #westconcordma #westconcordvillage #westconcordshops
We added more spots to our sold-out Concord History with a Chocolate Twist tour! Hurry - for some of the tours, there are only five more tickets left. This tour is a perfect activity for cold February days - a invigorating outdoor walk paired with stops at Concord favorites like @graemroasters, @fiorellasrestaurants and @theconcordmarket. Don’t wait, this is a fun Valentines month activity. You might have missed the Harvard Square chocolate tasting event last weekend but this is sooo delicious too. #visitconcordma #chocolatetourconcord #chocolatehistorytour #concordwalkingtours #concordvisitorcenter
As you shovel out, consider your plans for Feb and March - don’t be left twiddling your fingers wondering what to do. We have a few spots left for Concord History with a Chocolate Twist and History without Frostbite. Go to Visitconcord.org under the walking tours tab to book your tour today. Remember that private tours of any size offer flexible itinerary and scheduling. #concordwalkingtours #concordtours #concordhistory #concordhistorylesson #concordhistorywalks
