- The list below includes 605 free or cheap things to do in or near Concord, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, National & State Parks, Bike Paths and Walking Trails.
- From North Bridge to Minute Man National Historical Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Concord and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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The North Bridge, often called the Old North Bridge, is the replica of an old bridge that was built on the same spot where the 'shot heard round the world' was fired, which indicated the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.
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174 Liberty St., Concord, MA 01742
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Minute Man National Historical Park is the site where the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War was fought. The park houses multiple historic sites including the Wayside which was home to many notable authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Being the final resting place of many notable personalities including Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and more, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is a local attraction both for its famous gravesites as well as its beautiful and tranquil atmosphere lined with trees and walking trails.
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Located in Concord, Massachusetts, the Battle Road Trail is a 5 1/2 mile trail along the route that British soldiers used to travel between Boston and Concord. The trail is paved and suitable for walking, biking and wheelchair use.
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Believed to have been formed by retreating glaciers thousands of years ago, Walden Pond is best known as the place where the famous writer Henry David Thoreau spent two years of his life and recorded his experiences in a inspirational book titled 'Walden'.
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Discover more than just books at the Concord Free Public Library. There's no other public library in the country that can provide as much insight into history as this one due to its close distance from many important historical locations.
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Immortalized in literature by the great American author Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond State Reservation preserves the pond, Thoreau's cabin, and the surrounding environs for visitors to experience. The reservation offers year-round programs and guided tours.
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Fish, kayak or canoe on the Concord River, a tributary of the Merrimack River ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Made famous by Henry David Thoreau, the 10-mile waterway offer canoe rentals from a shop near the South bridge.
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The Hapgood Wright Town Forest is a forest conservation area dedicated to protecting the natural environment located within the many local acres. The forest features numerous nature trails popular among walkers and hikers.
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Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, PO Box 1192, Concord, MA 01742
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Consisting of forest and wetland scenery, Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is a paved trail for joggers, cyclists, and roller-skaters. The trail itself is 10 feet wide and has rails to one side.