The 37 best things to do with kids in Concord

While visiting from out of state we made this one of our destination stops it was well worth the trip The visitor center was very informative as well as the staff knowledgeable I believe the trail around the lake is 1.7 miles a beautiful scenery to enjoy

Very enjoyable, peaceful, strolled around the pond. Interesting history, the visitors center was very helpful. Quite a number of people swimming and kayaking too.

I visited Walden Pond while I was in the Boston area. This place is unique, serene, and peaceful, perfect for hiking, swimming, or relaxing. We hiked around the lake in late June. We also visited Henry David Thoreau’s small house and the original site where this famous writer lived and wrote American classics in the 1800s, seeking to liberate his soul. His desires from the 1800s convey strong messages to people living in the 21st century. I need to find a place where I can liberate myself these days.

Beautiful, peaceful, somewhat spiritual walk around the pond. I would recommend getting there in the morning if that’s the desired experience. I’m guessing it gets a bit busier later. Two notes: RWE cabin is long gone and a stone marker shows where it once stood. Parking is $30/car for out of state drivers ($10/in state).

Great bit of paradise just minutes out of Boston. Downsides: Parking difficult on nice days Overcrowded beach area on nice days Plenty of mosquitoes on hot humid Summer days.

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. And we didn’t even leave the car. Didn’t do any research before coming to Walden pond and upon pulling into the lot we quickly realized dogs aren’t allowed. No big deal! We pulled over and started looking up other places in the area that we could walk with our pups. No dogs or humans had left the vehicle mind you and two female park rangers started aggressively yelling at me “NO DOGS ALLOWED” and I stated yes we saw. We’re just looking for somewhere else to go and the continued to berate me that no dogs were allowed, which I explained again I am aware, that’s why we are all still in the car looking for another option. After screaming at me for another minute they finally walked away. Bikes are not allowed in Walden park either and if we apply the same logic that the dogs can’t be here even in the car, the car next to us had a bike on the rack and that shouldn’t have been allowed either. The rangers were way too aggressive for the situation and it was a terrible experience even though we didn’t actually experience anything. People in the parking lot came up after to make sure I was ok because they were being so loud. Will not be back ever.

Nice trails but super crowded and 30. for parking for visitors...beautiful lake though..

The house is beautiful, and I enjoyed the video at the beginning. Unfortunately, the tour was ruined by the guide—an elderly lady who talks endlessly for her own pleasure, providing far too much disorganized information, sometimes almost 15 minutes per room. She was also aggressive and unpleasant. No pictures are allowed, and you can’t look at anything on your own without her shouting at you. Overall, it was a very unpleasant and boring experience, which is in stark contrast to the charm of the book and the story of the writer.

This was a surprisingly great activity and we were happy we decided to go, we almost didn't. The tour was informative and the house was actually such an old classy place. We were so honored to walk through history!

A beautiful journey into American literary history! Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts is an absolute treasure for anyone who loves literature, history, or simply charming New England architecture. Nestled among peaceful trees and crisp autumn foliage, the house immediately feels like stepping back in time to the 19th century. The home is beautifully preserved and lovingly maintained—its weathered brown exterior and teal front door are both inviting and historically authentic. Seasonal touches like pumpkins and a welcoming wreath at the entrance added warmth and charm during my visit. Standing on the pathway leading up to the house, it was easy to imagine the Alcott family living, writing, and dreaming here more than 150 years ago. Inside, the guided tours are excellent—thoughtful, informative, and full of fascinating stories that bring Louisa May Alcott’s world to life. You learn not only about her writing of Little Women, which she completed right here in this house, but also about the extraordinary Alcott family—trailblazers in education, social reform, and the arts. Many original family belongings are still in the home, including Louisa’s writing desk and May Alcott’s charming hand-painted artworks on the walls. The grounds are peaceful and picturesque, and the surrounding Concord area adds to the experience with its rich literary history—Walden Pond and the homes of Emerson and Hawthorne are just minutes away.

We visited the home of Louisa May Alcott Orchard House, " Home of Little Women" Concord Massachusetts. Highly recommended for a memorable experience. An interesting historical informative tour guide with family artifacts. Orchard House retains its charm from the time the Alcott family lived there from 1858-1877. The guided tour focused on Louisa Alcott's life and family history.

Really interesting house to tour through with great guides (we had Alya), who show true love and passion for the author and the rich history of the house. I never realised just how much of American history was based around this one small town of Concord (which I highly recommend visiting and finding her grave as an extra) and the shop has several books on Emerson etc as a reference.

Awesome to see where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women, and learn about her unique family and friends. Our guide was excellent, and we learned interesting things - for example, she loves ked to go for a daily run through the woods, never got married, quickly made the equivalent of $20 million due to the popularity of her book. Beautiful artwork from her little sister, May (Amy, in the book), who benefited from her sister's success through professional art training in Europe. Well worth the hour we spent there (and street parking was easy and convenient).

Sadly we can't take pictures inside the Alcott house but I am leaving some pictures of the outside and the School of Philosophy that's right next to it. Although the tour is a little crowded and the house itself is really small, the introduction movie they display at the School of Philosophy is quite informative and the vibes are irreplaceable. It's a dive to the past, worth every moment! I definitely recommend a trip to the Orchard House and the historic Concord!

Spectacular display of the timeline of the events of the night before and the day the Revolutionary War began, April 19, 1775. Loved the display of “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”. Nicely laid out museum and the format of the descriptions were short enough, yet descriptive to keep the interest of teen boys. A Gem of a Museum! Stop at the spot Paul Revere was captured between Lexington and Concord. We got lucky and saw the Red Coats and the Colonial Rebels along the trail.

There’s a lot more to this museum than I was expecting! So much interesting American history I didn’t know about and some really cool historical pieces (like of course the lantern). The staff was very friendly as well and always around to answer questions. Since it was December, they had Christmas tree displays for different children’s books and they were so impressive! I had a great visit and would come back

A delightful experience. Wonderfully presented, walks through the history of Concord and its people which is so important in the overall history of America. Highlights the influence of Emerson and Thoreau and provides information about the unique role of the women of Concord. The Revolutionary War exhibit on the second floor is excellent with visual and multi-media displays. A docent is on hand with interesting little known facts about the time leading up to the Revolution.

Fascinating local museum that also contains world-class exhibits on the Battle of Lexington and Concord--where the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" was fired. Muskets, musket balls, and pieces of the bridge are all present, as are sensitive representations of First Nations, women and people of color through the area's history. While there, take time to also visit the colonial era graveyards of Concord, where many immigrants and locals born in the 1600s are buried, not to mention prominent 19th c. authors like Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau.

A nice encounter. The history of Concord and its inhabitants, which is crucial to the history of America as a whole, is depicted in a beautiful way. explains the distinctive significance of the Concord women and emphasizes the impact of Emerson and Thoreau. Excellent visual and multi-media exhibits can be seen in the Revolutionary War exhibit on the second floor. A docent is available to share fascinating little-known details about the period preceding the Revolution.

Great local museum with rare objects and interesting displays. The animated map about the Battle is one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

Wonderful museum must see for history of the birth of freedom.

We had great experience. Purchased field admission tickets online $10 each.that allows on field and every adult ticket includes pick n take home 5 sunflowers. They got more produce for sale and deli inside to grab food. Can eat inside or outside lots of space to hang around take pictures.

Flower picking at Verrill Farm is such a fun and adventurous experience under the sun surrounded by beautiful wildflowers! My fiancé and I had a romantic time together in the fields — it felt peaceful and joyful. The flowers are very reasonably priced and last for many days. We also attended the pancake breakfast event a different day under the tent, and it was absolutely delicious! It was so nice to see families with children enjoying the morning and the live music added such a warm touch. Highly recommended for a perfect weekend outing!

This sunflower farm is perfect because they have local grocery store as well. The sunflower farm is across the street from the grocery store, it was kinda confusing a little bit where to go. But we did pay the $10 fee in the cashier and they told us to go across the street, $10 also get you 5 sunflowers that you can pick out yourself. It was a gloomy day but the sunflowers are still beautiful and some if them are bigger than our faces. Beautiful!

Went strawberry picking in the first week of June! Entry to the field is timed so that it's not too crowded and picking is staggered into different rows for different weeks as the berries ripen. Got 8lbs from a 4 quart basket in about an hour, and ended up being about $5/lb.

Great prepared floods and lots of fresh produce. There's a new pavilion for eating lunch and relaxing in a scenic setting.

I've had a very mixed bag from this farm, especially in the past few years. Pre-covid, I had their CSA and felt like we were only given the seconds or unwanted items. Also, they supplement in material from other farms without informing you. During COVID, the formerly amazing deli and made to order sandwiches really went downhill (for example, $10+ for a chicken Caesar wrap with one piece of lettuce, a little chicken, and mostly tortilla). I've given them a few chances since and the sandwiches really just haven't improved back... I'd rather go to nashoba bakery 5 mins away for a MUCH more packed sandwich for cheaper. Verrill does a good job with some local produce, and has been great trying to host more events recently (such as Octoberfest). I usually shop during tomato season, when they get the heirlooms. We always shop here for Brandywine tomatoes, but this year they didn't have them a single day I visited. The factor that affects this review the most is the horrible service for old gift cards. Their system can't find them, so the staff try to convince you that an unused gift card has $0 on it. They tried to do this on three separate occasions with three separate gift cards, and none were empty. One more comment is to ALWAYS take something a couple days out from expiring, as my mom got something that had gone off on the date of expiry that was for sale. I hope they try to get back up to quality standards soon!

Great variety of fresh produce with friendly staff

Was disappointed to find the visitors center closed during the posted open hours. There were no rangers or anyone around. I'm sure that's due to governmental budget cuts and not the fault of park personnel. It's a beautiful park with incredibly preserved historical structures and plenty of informative signage. The trails are well-kept and there were lots of great birding opportunities and I saw turtles and frogs/froglets in the pond near the visitors center. I do plan on getting over here more since it's my local park.

Beautiful National Park with loads of American History. Walking paths galore, some shaded some without shade. Locals clearly enjoy the park for cycling and recreation. Two visitor centers, the main one has very limited hours, the North Bridge has more regular hours. Many rangers out throughout the park and available to answer questions and tell the history. Tours are also available for a fee. Park is also close to many other great historical spots in MA.

I learned so much more about American History! We only had one day to spend in the area. So we visited 3 sites: the North Bridge in Concord, the Minute Man National Historical Park in Lincoln, and the Lexington Battle Green in Lexington. We could have spent an entire week here visiting all of the Revolution sites as well as the literary sites from the Transcendentalist era, which I had no idea were so related! If you have time, rent a bike and follow the path of the British regulars as they were pushed back to Boston.

Very nice historical place, describing the beginnings of the American Revolution. I recommend the video at the visitor center and also walking the trail that connects the different building and places of interest. Concord is close by and worth visiting.

The Beginning of Independence! My daughter (13) and I visited the Minute Man National Historical Park on July 1, 2025. The Park Rangers were extremely knowledgeable and the park was in excellent condition. The Park marks the first "battle" of the Revolutionary War at Lexington & Concord. This is where things escalated to a point of no return between the British and the Colonists. Highly recommend visiting and taking in the very place that led to American Independence.

We loved this non traditional visitor center. you have to walk a ways but there ia a nice path, no stairs to the building. The mocie ia unique and aboit 45 minutes. We thought it was very good. Check the official website for times, they are different than the posted ones in the parking lot. They closed at noon because they dont have air conditioning.

An absolute MUST visit for EVERYONE who visits Massachusetts! This is where the Revolutionary War began! You are walking through History! You can just feel everything in the atmosphere! I could have spent all day here and still it wasn’t enough. Take your time, pay your respects to the events that happened here, go visit some of the museums. You will not be disappointed.

Beautiful September Sunday to take a walk from the adjacent parking to the visitors center at the top of the hill. There are lots of nice trails leading off the main path along the way. The river was low but lots of folks with rooftop boats enjoying the water. There was a memorial service in session on the grounds of the visitor center that was well attended by about 300 people. It is an easy walk with plenty to read and learn along the way. The parking lot was very full but luckily found one of the last spots. I would get there earlier next time. Not nearly as busy on a weekday.

It was absolutely beautiful, and it was amazing to be standing in a place of such meaningful history. It was also very cool to see the residences of people such as Louisa May Alcott in the way to the Old North Bridge, as well as the Old Manse of Ralph Waldo Emerson at the bridge itself.

Beautiful home and gardens. I noticed they have put up protections around a snapping turtle nest off the path - good conservation efforts! The park rangers were very well informed and I enjoyed the visit.

North Bridge in Concord is a quick and easy stop for anyone who appreciates American history. It's only 10 minutes from the main highway, doesn't cost anything to see, and its historical significance as where the Revolutionary War began speaks for itself. It's a quick and easy stop if you're just passing through, otherwise you can make a day of it with the area offering a myriad of other historical sites to visit in addition to North Bridge. All of this said, I highly recommend it as a stop for all lovers of history.

If you are interested in American history you should visit here. If you want a shorter walk, or have physical limitations, park in the lot off Monument Street. Regardless, also stop at the Visitor Center.

Really amazing experience to stand in the same place where the first fights go birth the nation happened. Incredibly beautiful lane that’s well maintained.

Honestly, my emotions surprised me. The crowd dispersed briefly and I ended up on the bridge alone. It was beautiful, quiet and simple yet profound. The farmer statue reminds you of what happened here. There’s even a small tribute to the British who died at the battle of Concord. I didn’t realize Hawthorne bought the adjacent land. Take time to travel Author’s Row along the drive up from Lexington. Definitely a location worth visiting!!

What an emotional place to visit! Entering the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery through the second gate from Concord's historical center, you'll find signs pointing to the Author's Ridge. On a narrow one way road, you'll quickly reach it - there's room for no more than four or five cars to park at any given time. There's a steep walk to the graves of our beloved famous authors - starting with Hawthorne, followed by Henry Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott and further along is the tomb of Ralph Waldo Emerson. It was lovely to see their graves with tender notes and multiple pencils and pens, even pebbles. It's a beautiful place to honor and remember these wonderful minds that improved our world within their lifetimes. It's a must visit if you're going to Concord MA, and it's open to the public daily from 7am to dusk.

Great old cemetery. This place is huge, so allow some time to wander and check out the grounds. Luckily, you can drive through it. It took us a minute to find Authors Ridge, but we finally did. If you are close to Concord, it's worth going.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord is more than just a burial ground — it’s a quiet, leafy sanctuary steeped in history. The highlight for many visitors is Authors Ridge, a peaceful hilltop where some of America’s most influential literary voices rest: Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. The path up to Authors Ridge winds through a mix of shaded and sun-dappled spots, and when you arrive, you’re greeted by simple, humble gravestones surrounded by offerings left by admirers — pens, pebbles, flowers, and handwritten notes. There’s something profoundly moving about standing there, imagining the words these authors wrote not far from where they now lie.

We really enjoyed our visit to Concord but in general, we found signage throughout all historic sites to be lacking. It took us a lot of time in the cemetery to finally locate authors ridge. The cemetery is obviously quite old so walking is not the easiest. It is also very hilly. It would be great if there could be better signage, so that people did not need to wander through the cemetery in search of authors ridge. The actual viewing of the graves was very moving.

Gorgeous. If you are looking for Author's Ridge, go far down the street until you see the signs, then enter. The grounds are massive. Stunning. Drop-dead beautiful. I can spend years here... I probably will. Visit while you can—

An amazing cemetery! Check out authors ridge and also notice the engravings on the tombstone. These were very resilient people. Their tombstone are noticeable not austere unlike the tombstones in the old burial ground that has more of the original founders of concord, which were puritans. Check out the visitor center for awesome tours! General history and specialized available!

Beautiful cemetery. I normally like to walk at a fairly quick pace going through a cemetery but, this one felt peaceful. It was lovely to walk through and amazing to see the resting places of such notable, distinguished authors on Author's Ridge. Highly recommend.

One of the many reasons I'm glad the pandemic is in the rear-view mirror is I can get out to some of my favorite ice cream places. And if you're like me and you enjoy home-made ice cream (in unique flavors), you'll want to make a trip to Concord and stop at Reasons to Be Cheerful. I'm a big fan of the Coffee Heath, and the Maple is wonderful, but there's always something new to try. Friendly servers, and you can take out or eat in-- there's a charming little dining area in the rear; it has a statue of a cow (of course), and art-work on the walls. There's never a bad time for an ice cream, and I really enjoy having that ice cream at Reasons to Be Cheerful.

If you are looking to book a cute, vintage ice cream truck for your event, look no further. Reasons To Be Cheerful has a wonderful ice cream truck called the Chillwagon, and it was a huge hit at our wedding. The owner, Phil, was wonderful and great to work with. Our guests loved them and I feel like the ice cream truck pulling up on the lawn of our venue at the end of dinner was a moment our guests will really remember! The ice cream is delicious, too. They were hands down my favorite vendor at my wedding and I am so glad we had them there!

Bumping little ice cream joint. Large scoops on tiny cones. great flavor and not too sweet. They also have amazing and huge cookies. I think they also have a thing for cereal as there were options for cereal to be mixed into your ice cream and they had a corn flakes and marshmallow cookie.

I was very cheerful after my visit to Reasons To Be Cheerful on Halloween afternoon. Delicious selections. Friendly staff.

Good ice cream (and better than the mega ice cream place a few miles away) but definitely not as good as when we first discovered it. We discovered last year that the shop changed hands between then and now. The ice cream itself isn't quite as creamy, and the flavors haven't been as interesting as they once were. There was a time when I'd happily drive a half hour out of my way to get ice cream here, but now I rarely go unless I'm in the area.

Was at event and they had truck serving ice cream. 1 scoop ice cream for $7? Then I asked the man serving if it was flavor I ordered and he sarcastically grabbed the cup and put it up to his face and smelled it. Maybe the shop is better but this guy is special.

We got the So Simple ice cream cake for a birthday. It is SO DELICIOUS. I cannot stop eating it! The ice cream is smooth and creamy, and the fudge and jimmies filling and topping are the perfect amount to complement the ice cream without making the cake into a sundae. I cannot wait to try the other ice cream cake flavors!

Sweet spot. Home to many happy turtles. One of the trails is very handicap accessible.

A beautiful spot. It is a nice oasis of nature along a road that had much development in spots. This area is a very relaxing break from all that plus.....it is good for the earth and the ecosystem.

I enjoyed walking around Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. There isn't a lot of trails here but the boardwalks are nice and I was able to see a few different kinds of birds while exploring.

Stumbled upon it while looking for places to visit within other places. Not much of a parking lot. Not a large place. I didn't go up a hill and around the place. I did go around a nice pond.

A lovely walk with superb boardwalk views. The center was a little disappointinf but the staff were friendly and helpful. Not a long walk but well worth a visit. Recommended especially for families with kids who are up for a fun (but not challenging) outdoors adventure.

Nice place to walk. Wooden walkways. Didn't see any wildlife only birds.

Beautiful Fall walk. Total peace. It's a fantastic place.

Beautiful lake,, clear water, parking can be limited during weekends, small sandy beach next to water. Parking is 8 for MA license plates and 30 for others. Machines and online payment options available

Beautiful! Very well maintained visitor center, parking lot, and trails. Parking is a bit expensive for non-residents ($30) but the experience is worth the stop. Lots of signs that direct you to Thoreau's cabin site.

Fantastic spot that exceeded expectations. Perfect 45-minute flat walk around the pond (you can make it a little more rigorous with other trails) with obviously profound historic significance. The parking price for out of towners was ridiculously steep for off-season ($30), so I'm not sure I would go back (which may be their goal), but it's worth it for one time.

Truly a lovable historical and hiking place in Massechusetts. So many beautiful things you can enjoy and see. The pond is swimmable and seems pretty clean. Parking permit is $8 per day (MA plates), which literally serves as an all-day pass ticket. In this, I did a hike in the morning, went to a nearby sculpture museum, then back here for the sunset - which worked out pretty well!

It's actually a really nice Pond that I really enjoyed walking around and swimming in. There's also a nice Visitor Center to get information. The cost of parking there is a rip off though. Talking to locals at the pond I found out you could park in residential areas around the pond and walk to it.

Clear water, shallow sandy beaches, easy walk around the pond, fishing, swimming, paddleboarfing....what's not to like? A new Bath House is under construction....nice!

Absolutely one of my favorite spots! Nice clean safe swimming area, walking trails, inspirational quotes from Thoreau, the cabin, fall foliage, quiet spots to read and watch the ducks and occasional otter swim by.

The playground overall is pretty good, it could really use some shade (like the triangle sail shades) and there is no longer a water feature which is sad for kids The picnic area is smaller but a few tables were available when we went

Area is fine, giving it 2 stars because we went there to play tennis and the courts don't open until after 8am, so no early games. Other than that nice courts, has basketball, and baseball there as well. Also a lot of dogs walked there.

Great park with a pool, a playground, a running track and a large field. You will often find dogs at play on weekend afternoons. There are also pickup sports quite regularly, including soccer, basketball, and even cricket.

Lots of fun equipment, clean, well maintained. Lots of grass. There's a great track next to it. Good shade trees. Plenty of parking. Looks like a seasonal pool. Basketball courts.

A fun and creative play space just down the road from the Concord Library! We park near the library, then walk down and play after. Keeps my 5 year old and 18 month old both busy for a few hours. Good shade on a sunny day too.

Awesome playgorund in the heart of Concord Center. Great play structure, sandbox with toy trucks donated by local families. Water fountain for cooling off on hot summer days. Baseball fields and a 400m running track.

Lots of things for children, both organized and free play activities. Great for Moms with young children. The address is slightly misleading if you are using GPS to find it, but it's there. You will enjoy it!

A rare find in a restaurant experience where authenticity meets service, ambiance, and food quality. What the selections lack in exoticism they more than compensate for in solid, genuine, perfectly seasoned authenticity, preparation and presentation. Tim our server, was extraordinary - attentive, personable, informative, and professionally knowledge. More importantly, he was sincerely empathetic based on our preferences, and was spot-on with his recommendations. A totally satisfying dining experience!

Food and ambience was really good. Nice place for a date night. We were in a little hurry and did a quick stop here for dinner and told the same to waitress, she made sure to get our food faster. Would definitely recommend it.

The food and service are really good! The price is also very reasonable:) Definitely will come back one day! CM and T from Cambridge. If you are a tomato sauce lover, please go for it! I went back with my Friend WX. We ordered three dishes, and they were so good! My friend, who doesn't like tomato sauce at all, but she ate all the bread and tomato sauce, said that this is the only tomato sauce she likes! Sry for not taking photos of all the food we ordered!

On the edge of historic Downtown Concord, Fiorella's has a nice atmosphere and delicious food! I recommend the Buffalo Brussels Sprouts and Chicken Gnocchi Fra Diavolo.

What a marvelous restaurant. The food was superb. In our group we had the beef ragu, haddock piccata, and veal Parmesan. All were cooked to perfection and were of a reasonable size to consume in one sitting. The beef short ribs were off the Boone and there was plenty of meat The pasta was exactly al dente to absorb the sauce and carry the flavors to your mouth. Haddock was soft and almost pudding - like in texture, served with broccoli rabe and perfectly cooked small potatoes. The lemon sauce was tangy and clung to every bite. Veal Parmesan was tender and smothered in an appropriate amount of cheese and sauce. The portion was such that we all had a taste with plenty for the primary diner. Drinks were cold and plentiful The beer menu was disappointing with little variety and no local craft beers. While on the pricey side it was fully worth What was charged Very busy and the tables are close together so the noise level is somewhat elevated, just barely below the conversation allowed level. As we had a booth near the kitchen, the level was just acceptable. Due to the busyness of the place it took two hostesses and a manager to keep the seating arranged properly. The result was that the few servers were pushed to the max. It took 10 minutes to see our server the first time. After that water, drinks, and food came out at a reasonable pace. The biggest disappointment, albeit a minor item, was the bread basket. It had four tiny 5 inch strips of undercooked flatbread. Well buttered and seasoned, but could they be any less generous? It was enough for one person and very chewy Better they not serve any than embarrass themselves with what the brought to the table Overall it was a good to very good dining experience with the food receiving an excellent rating.

The service, appetizers, drinks and dinner were great as always! Sheridan was kind and attentive! Our go-to restaurant for special occaisions!

When service and food is done right, It's an amazing experience to behold! We had a large party. The service was impeccable an all the food was super delicious!! This restaurant should be giving Master classes on service and how to do food right. The capper for me was the coffee at the end of the meal. Perfection all the way. Keep up the amazing work and Well done, very well done indeed!!!! Ward Findlay

I went here as a field trip with my school and was treated extremely unpleasantly. We entered to a short, dark-haired woman shoving us to the right hallway. When we said “hi” or “thank you” to her, she said “this way.” Very rude. Then, when we got into Emerson’s writing room, we met our tour guide, who did not tell us her name. She spoke boringly, as my group was bored the entire time, and not to mention, she told us we could NOT ask questions, which suprised the group. We got to the second room to which my classmate was HOLDING her phone, our tour guide stopped everything she was doing and rudely told her to put it away, when all she was doing was holding it. The boring tour continued, and as we were about to leave, we were on the staircase landing all talking with eachother when she RUDELY says that she has 5 minutes left and asks if we are ready to listen. Then she continued to explain the photo of Abe Lincoln on the wall as if we don’t know who he is. This woman had a grey bob-cut, was wearing floral pants and brown shoes. She was extremely unpleasant and ruined my experience here. As we exited, the other half of my class exclaimed how good the tour was, when my group and I were left bored and ashamed.

Nice tour, no reservations taken. Cannot take photos or drink water. Admission was 12.00 for an adult. It's interesting to compare the houses of those in the literature circle of the time period. Not wheelchair accessible, has a flight of stairs. Has books for purchase.

The Ralph Waldo Emerson House offers some insight into the Emerson the writer. The combination of artifacts and the structure provide a rather human portrait of this venerated figure.

Sadly very strange opening hours. Beautiful from the outside.

The Concord Museum Across the street has amazing exhibits and if you are lucky enough to time it right, you will see the Concord Independent Batttery drilling their salutes.

Disappointed. Visiting from Utah and really looked forward to this museum. My 11-year old son was excited, ran up to the door, rang the bell (as the sign indicates on the door). At 4:29p.m., the staff member opened the door and told him they were closed. Me and my elderly parents were walking through their parking lot when he ran back to tell us. I looked at my phone and it said 4:29 pm. Sad.

I can't comment on the house itself because we never got to take a tour. When we tried to enter the house a very rude staff member told us to get out. Apparently the house was closed for a private event, but there was no information about this on their website or social media accounts; there was also no information posted anywhere on the property or front door. Although we would have loved to tour this house, we don't plan to go back. If you visit, I hope for your sake that they will have worked on their signage and customer service skills.

Beautiful spaces and a great local community meeting place. Welcoming atmosphere and interesting colonial architecture. A must-see if you are visiting Concord, MA.

Amazing library. Great area for the kids to play. Events happening daily for them. Beautiful areas to study quietly. Tributes to the literary giants of the city found gere also.

The center of civilization. A statue of America's Philosopher King, Ralph Waldo Emerson, sits at the front entrance. On the side entrance, the transcendental figurehead and inspiration for women, Louisa May Alcott, has a bust almost with a life of its own. The book selection is diverse. You could spend a whole day here just browsing several floors and subsections. The librarians are courteous and informative.

This is a beautiful library, both with it's older and more contemporary architecture as well as art like the bust of Louisa May Alcott. The collection and seating is also satisfying for such a smaller town library. I really can't add to what positive things other reviewers have said about it. Like many others, I visited with Thoreau in mind and I appreciated this literary nerve center to the town.

Awesome library with great resources and spaces. A real sense of history here with courteous and helpful staff.

The library and staff are amazing. Great selection and programming. They work very hard to be a resource for everyone in the community!

One of My favorite libraries and spots in all of New England

Cute, non-pretentious, slightly old-timey breakfast & lunch cafe next to West Concord train tracks. My special sandwich of the day bbq crisp chicken came smothered with a sweet gravy - the breaded breast was flattened and sizeable. I was asked if I wanted blue cheese (ranch?) and I said sure, thinking it was part of the sandwich. Well, that made it a bit too saucy. I ate half the breast with a fork & knife and the other half, between the provided tomato, greens, bun. Homemade fries and a pineapple coke slaw were the included sides. The salad was large portioned. The atmosphere was a little old-timey with a toy train that runs around the perimeter near the ceiling. Appears a lot of locals and families eat here.

This establishment is more than a small town restaurant, it is a cherished landmark in West Concord. The owner, Ronnie and his daughter Bianca work hard every day to serve quality food in abundant portions. Bianca's kindness and regard for her customers is outstanding, always an uplift in her greeting. When large parties come in with small children her good spirit is apparent and something sweet to see. The traditional food that is served (must mention the turkey club sandwich) is hard to find these days. The turkey is freshly cooked, not sliced from a brick of turkey as most sandwiches are. Their homemade coleslaw is the best! An atmosphere such as this, true small town charm, not flashy just real is very hard to find. Watch the toy train above and the real train out the window, take the time to realize what is going on and how hard people work to keep a business such as this going after all these years. Kudos to Club Car Cafe, great job and we love that you are here!

We chose this cafe during a roadtrip to Maine as a place to meet our son who lives in Boston. What a great stop in a very cute town! It was such an enjoyable breakfast in a casual cafe with a cute model train running overhead, a great place to take your kids! The chocolate pancakes were so delicious! The staff were amazing too! It was the perfect choice for a unique stop on our roadtrip!

Had breakfast on 4/7/24. Come on guys, really??? Please get it together. It could be better if whoever is cooking, gets a lesson!! My husband's toast was barely toasted. He ordered eggs and bacon. I ordered eggs Benedict with salmon. My eggs were slightly under cooked. The bagel was also not toasted properly and one bagel was toasted more then the other. The coffee could be alot stronger. The orange slice was dried out. The strawberry slice was super over ripe. For the $$ they need to get it together already!! Kinda disappointed. I'm not gonna say anything to the servers, because what are they gonna do? Someone already thought the toast, the eggs, the orange slice etc. were acceptable. If I have to send it back for repairs, that is another big inconvenience. Get it right the first time please! The place wasn't busy, please don't rush the food! I would rather wait longer and get the food proper. However the service was excellent! The kitchen needs to step it up. Its eggs and toast. Its not rocket science!! Why don't they know how to toast bread and cook eggs?? Start properly cooking the food and then the place should be busy on a Sunday morning!! (And they need to get a swiffer to the ceiling corners.) I would like to try the waffles or pancakes next time. Hopefully the waffles are excellent. HINT HINT!!

Upon first glance, this place looks adorable. My experience began on a beautiful Saturday morning—but quickly took a turn for the worse. The staff took my name and assured me I was next, saying the table was ready and the wait would be short. However, about 30 minutes later, I popped my head in to ask if our table was ready. Without an apology for the delay, I was told the table just needed to be wiped down and we’d be seated shortly. Thankfully, we finally were. Trying to let go of the extended wait, I attempted to enjoy the small-town charm—but that quickly faded, replaced by the pretentiousness of both the service staff and customer base. I waited over an hour for my food. My “bottomless” coffee was never refilled. The people I dined with had received their meals, finished eating, and were ready to go before I even received mine. I politely asked if my food would be coming soon. As someone who’s worked in service, I understand that delays happen—but I had been waiting an hour for eggs. Instead of an apology, the waitress responded with a curt “okay,” as though I were an inconvenience. When more time passed, I asked to have my meal packed to go since I was running out of time. But my food never came. No one checked in, updated me, or even acknowledged the delay. Again—this was just eggs. Eventually, I had to leave. The people I was with brought my food to me later—cold eggs. At least they were offered an apology and told the kitchen was short-staffed. That information would have been helpful before I waited over an hour and a half. Oh and the three meals cost $50. Don’t worry, no discount was provided nor offered. I paid full price and still tipped 20% but will never go back.

Good breakfast in a charming setting in an old train station. There is limited seating so be prepared to wait on weekends. The menu has some good selections and diverse flavors and portion size leaves you satisfied without being over full. A great place for families with the model train running along the ceiling keeping children amused.

Food was average, cold and didn’t seem fresh. Home fries were the star. Service was incredible. Waitress was very professional and on top of everyone. Little pricey for the quality of food but overall a decent experience.

I can’t begin to describe how perfect, impressive, and seamless the process was working with JamTime for my son’s 3rd birthday party. The staff is absolutely incredible, and very passionate about working with children. The space is amazing, and EVERY child I’ve ever seen absolutely loves being at JamTime. Their prices are very reasonable and they provide so much. Our party package came with coffee, creamer, sugar for adults, lemonade and water for children, beautiful balloons and signage, beautiful table setups for the kids with all cups, plates, cutlery, and centerpieces, and as soon as we came in with our extra food and cupcakes, the staff was there to meet us and help us set it all up. They are INCREDIBLY swift and quick with their set up and breakdown and everything looked absolutely perfect for my son’s party. They ran the run of show perfectly too - with a visit from the moose, cupcake time, and pizza/food time for the kids. Everyone raved about how great and fun this party was and at the end, all of our presents and everything we brought was completely wrapped up and perfectly assembled to go. You literally could not ask for anything more or for anything to go more perfectly for your child’s birthday, than what is being executed over at JamTime. They are the best in the business and they don’t take advantage of families or overcharge for average parties, like other local places. Don’t hesitate, book your child’s party with them ASAP and you won’t be disappointed! Thank you, Team JamTime for making my son’s birthday AMAZING!

We recently had our daughter's birthday celebrated at JT Maynard and we had a great experience with everything. The staff were very helpful and I had to do literally nothing! All the kids had really great time.Their goody bag stuff is filled with cute fun toys and kids loved by it. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a nice play area to celebrate your toddler's birthday with zero effort!

We had a great time , party coordinator was very helpful and attentive to our needs , I did bring the decorations a few days before and the staff helped with all the set up, we had the whole facility for ourselves, overall best place for little ones to have their Birthdays. Book in advance since is best .

We just had my son’s birthday at Jam Time Maynard. It was FANTASTIC! They did EVERYTHING. We purchased the premium party package. I literally just brought the cake. They set the table for the kids to eat, they lit the candles, they cut the cake. They keep the party on track so you don’t have to worry about time. They do EVERYTHING! It was really nice, as a parent, to not have any stress. I got to watch my son enjoy his party and I didn’t have to do anything to prepare for it. They decorate before hand and then they clean up everything at the end and they even helped load our car. Such a great experience! I will definitely be telling our friends to host their birthday parties here.

We had to relocate our daughter’s first birthday and booked a last minute birthday party at Jam Time and were so impressed. Parties are well oiled machines, the staff is super organized and responsive, and it is a huge perk not to have to clean up after. The kids had a blast! This was our second time having a party at Jam Time (at their previous Natick location) and would definitely recommend to others. Even if you aren’t in the market for a party, a day visit is worth it too. This location is so clean and fun for little kiddos.

We had our daughters 3rd birthday party here and the staff was INCREDIBLE. they know exactly what to do and just set up everything beautifully. The party ran so smooth and the party decor was adorable. Would 100% recommend! Everyone loved it

This place is kind of dirty. Not sure why people are raving about it. I bought a pack thinking I would want to come back, then called to cancel it and 48 hours had passed already. They refused to refund me. Outrageous policy. I would never recommend this place. Staff not even friendly.

I got the brownie sundae, with coffee ice cream , it was great ! The ice cream was creamy and perfect and the brownies were broken up into pieces which I never experienced before but I loved it . I will be coming back to try something else soon!

Some of the best ice cream I have ever had! I got the basic chocolate and there was nothing basic about it. Really dense and very cold, and by that I mean it stayed cold for a while - hate it when ice cream melts really fast. Line was long, but moved really quickly. Staff was friendly and helpfully when it came to asking for recommendations. Would 100% revisit. The chocolate I got was the kids size by the way, so value wise this place is incredible. If I had to pick one gripe it would be that the kids is so big I felt like two flavors should have been allowed, but that's a very tiny gripe because the flavor I got was fantastic. Overall I give Bedford Farms Ice Cream a 4.5 out of 5.

The ice cream quality is about 7 of 10. Not bad but not impressive. With Crescent Ridge and Richardson's being better. You're also limited to two flavors no matter the size you buy unfortunately.

Ice cream is good, but two big downsides are that 1. the sizing is insane. Finally they offer a mini (which is one below a kids, which is subsequently one below a small) and that's STILL a very sizable ice cream 2. The high schoolers who work here (except for one or two I've encountered) are so jaded and cannot be bothered to even engage slightly with customers, especially kids (I imagine a large part of their clientele). Perhaps a byproduct of the entitled concord youth, but a lot is left to be desired for the way the kids interact with customers. Feels like a chore.

Delicious and speedy! I've come twice now towards the end of the day and both times there was a long line - I generally take this as a good sign that a place is popular (hopefully for good reason!). I also steal myself against a long wait. The staff here is very efficient with the person who takes your order also fulfilling it, which keeps things moving quickly. I spent more time deciding what to order than actually waiting to order. I choose the raspberry sorbet - what a great choice! It was so refreshing, and the real raspberries mixed in was a great addition.

20 dollars for 3 bowls of ice cream. Nice space, good kids working there - but low quality product. I’d say the almond joy / mocha chip I ordered was lower grade than Brigham at 5 dollars a quart. There’s just no flavor in it. Instead of 4 employees…..just hire 2-3. And with the labor savings, improve the flavor profile of your product.

Classic, old fashioned ice cream stand. Friendly staff. Wide selection of great ice cream flavors. Easy parking. I highly recommend mud pie if you are a fan off coffee-based ice cream-coffee Oreo ice cream with fudge. Portions are huge- even the kiddie size.

This visitors center could set the record for helpfulness and enthusiasm! Between the two person team, they couldn't do enough for us as we were nearing the end of several days in Concord over the 250 Weekend and long Patriots Day extravaganza. Shelley prepared detailed plans for us, marked up maps for our benefit, and even offered to be a private tour guide for us, as she loves history and loves to walk! Incredible enthusiasm!!! We made it to the cemetery, and the next day, we chose to avoid the buses and did our own thing - then headed home to the South Shore!

I decided to be a tourist in my own backyard and joined a tour by foot of Concord, sponsored by the Concord visitors center. What a great way to spend a beautiful Friday afternoon. I joined a family from Germany and Our tour guide who hailed from So Africa. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She was engaging and kept the tour quite interactive which was enjoyable. I’d recommend the tour for locals as well as visitors from out of the area. It’s time well spent.

Historic Trails we Know. Searching for historic trails in Massachusetts, we stopped at Concord Visitors Center where a guide from the @nationalparkservice showed all details about the trails of Minuteman National Park. We also found information about the Minutemen Pursuit Trail developed by Concord Scout House and Scouting America. We also found a cool puzzle of the national parks created by @galisonpuzzles. Our objective is to add these trails to our Historic Trails Story Maps by @globalstorymaps, interactive maps with geolocations, images, maps, and links of these historic landmarks produced by @drlepervanche. #HistoricTrails #HistoricTrailsStoryMaps #abuelosmochileros_concord #abuelosmochileros_storymaps

We can’t thank Callie enough for helping us plan our visit during the 250th celebration! She was able to provide us information on all the activities and advice on getting around Concord! Thanks to the crew at the Visitor’s Center!!

Adorable town, gave Stars Hollow vibes! Take the time to do the daily historic walking tour if it’s the only thing you do! Our guide Victor was excellent, he really knew his stuff! After, we walked the shops, could have spent hours in the Bookshop, and finished with some apps and drinks at Main Streets Market & Cafe. The chili (no beans) with butternut squash chunks is *chefs kiss*.

Great place to start your exploration of all Concord has to offer. Restrooms, proximity to easy parking and a couple of picnic tables out from make it a good place to land as well.

David at the visitor center is an amazing storyteller! I was here to accompany my dad who is far more interested in history than me but I quickly became engrossed. Also, yay air conditioning!

Very old and run down facility with two rinks. Plenty of parking and not much else to write home about. You can only view games from one end of the ice. Rink 1 ice is so thin you can see the cement underneath.

Staff (figure skating coach) impolite, unprofessional and unwelcoming. Ice condition, atrocious (see photos). Facility neglected, poorly lit and odorous. Burger King makes better ice.

Nice rink but needs some updating. Locker rooms are dismal.

Our son plays hockey for Concord Youth Hockey and we have had a wonderful experience skating at Valley Sports Arena. They have great programming for young skaters and offer an awesome club hockey program as well. We love having an ice rank in our community.

This is a great year-round rink with reasonable rates for ice. The zamboni dirver, John, is an awesome guy. The rink is pretty well maintained and the ice is pretty good. The lighting was recently updated and it's a huge improvement. The only reason I won't give it 5 stars is the locker room/shower situation. Not enough showers and the rooms are too small. It's still a good rink, though.

The woman that was running the place was rude and abrasive. The Ice was horrible, the fragrance they were pumping out gave us a headache. Would NOT recommend. And the Zamboni came onto the ice while the kids were still on the ice....a big no.

Poorly run rink by staff that enjoys yelling at young women. Pick a better rink to go to. Hopefully some one at the top will find some new staff and management that are willing to run a rink well, feel free to go warrior rink if you want to see a well run rink.

I really like this funky little place. They usually have what I need and surprise me by having obscure items and fun new toys. Even if they do not have exactly what I am looking for, there is usually something close to what I need that I can substitute and it is a wonderfully convenient place to pick up birthday gifts for kids. My kids love this place too. Great spot for them to spend allowance money.

I have always found what I needed on the shelf, if not just ask, they might have it out back. I am amazed at the variety of items in such a small space. Organized well, prices are reasonable for such a convenient one stop shop! I've shopped there for crafts, office supplies, kitchen stuff, gifts for kids, gift wrap/boxes, electrical supplies, summer goods, party goods, Halloween make up, clothing dye, cleaning products. Saves a trip to big box store and cuts down on impulse purchases:) I've brought friends from out of town there just to check it out.

This quaint little store has everything. What a fun place to go. Bought WD40, black thread, phone charger, candy corn, a small toy for both grands. They have many colors shoe laces, cloth dies, sewing supplies, kitchen supplies, hardware, costumes and so much more.

Continues to impress. Has a variety of new (modern) items, as well as replacement items for older stuff that are simply not to be found anywhere else. Family owned and operated, with a solid customer service ethic. Recommended!

Love this place. It's and old time 5& 10 where you can find so many things. If they don't have what you're looking for, they will get it for you. You name, they have. Staff is extremely helpful and can accurately tell you exactly where everything is. I take it off town guests there!

This store really has a little bit of everything you could need! Need mineral oil to restore wood, got it, need a sharpie to mark some things, got it, need some keys made, got it, need a soldering iron because something electrical broke, got it, need a plastic replica of a cod for your staff to see what a cod looks like, randomly got it too!

I love this place. I can always find the oddest things I've searched for elsewhere without success. It reminds me of stores from my childhood where you could get anything you needed. Glad it's still here.

I had the best experience with Jamie. I was on my way to the Orchard House, and she graciously allowed me to hold the first edition of Little Women and a printing block. Highlight of my trip. Thank you, Jamie!!!

This little bookshop is a hidden gem. It has a wonderful collection of rare books. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. If you are a book lover, you must visit this store. I've been to many, many bookstores (my son is a collector of rare books) and this store is one of the best.

If you’re in Concord, I would recommend this as a must stop! We met Jamie inside who was incredibly kind and happy to talk about Louisa May Alcott. She even let us see the first edition print of Little Women that they have in store. So amazing and very cute inside!

Speaking with Jamie at Barrow Books absolutely made my day. I had just come from Orchard House, and she heard me talking about the tour and asked if I was an Alcott fan, totally surprising me by allowing me to hold a first edition copy of Little Women and a printing plate of an illustration done by May Alcott. She was so kind and knowledgeable and also showed me some other notable editions the store has. This was the cherry on top of the most perfect long weekend - thank you Jamie! I will never forget this and I look forward to returning the next time I visit Concord!

This was the cutest and best bookstore in Concord. The staff were incredibly helpful, even beyond finding books, and gave us a free map of the area along with some recommendations for where to go in town! There are modern, used editions of all sorts of texts as well as some rare and even first editions or many books from authors from the area. The children’s section was particularly good. Loved it!!

I had visited concord few times, but never noticed there's a book store here! Such a amazing and lovely place! Can find lots of treasure! It's very cozy to stay with friendly staff :)

Fantastic little bookstore in picturesque Concord, MA. Wonderful staff ! Wonderful selection for a small store. Absolutely check it out!

Beautiful park and nice water- the fact that it's pretty much freshwater and not overtly pool-ish is lovely. Great for residents. I haven't used the picnic area and grills yet. There's also a simple mini golf course, and a concession stand with chips, drinks, and ice cream available. The one critique is that there are a lot of caveats to using the deep end of the pond. There are signs up perpetually saying that the deep end is closed because they're using it for swim lessons, but the signs simply refer you to the hours posted at the bath house. I would love if Springs Brook Park had some sort of either consistent hours for deep end use, or a daily twitter posting of hours so I can better plan my day and hours of swimming.

Note to the general public: This place is NOT open to the public. You MUST be either a member of the park or a Bedford resident. The chain locked metal gate that blocks the entrance to the park will be a rude awakening to those who made the trip out here. If the park is for locals and paying individuals I am okay with that. I just wish that information was more readily available without making a trip to the park.

Clean, big, but not too big! We arrive at 10:30, when the parking lot isn't at full capacity yet. We pack a picnic lunch, but you can buy lunch there. There's beach around the whole man-made pool. Most of the pool is 2 feet, perfect for 1-2 year olds. There's a slide but you must be either 9 years old or have a life jacket (that must be "coast guard approved). The slide can be intimidating for some kids. Besides the pool there is an awesome water park where many of the young children hang out at. Next to that is a park with swings. This place is the kind of place where if you say you went there your friend most likely will say "LOVE that place!!" It's especially great if you get a group of 20 or more to go to get a discount!

I USED to enjoy this place as a child and have fond memories with my parents growing up , 10 years ago also great experience with my daughter . Now the place is all about $$$ just like everywhere else , no longer nostalgic or family friendly in my opinion, waaaaay overpriced , absolutely ridiculous!!!! I'll make new memories elsewhere with my family without paying over $500 , like seriously?!

Such a disappointment that you can't visit now as a non resident without a membership. Family membership is almost $500 which is absoutely insane! I've been a ton as a kid myself, and went once with my own son before you needed a membership. We LOVED it, I wanted to go again the next summer and when I checked online the admission rules were all changed. I get that the water was bad because of crowding etc etc but the family pass is unafforadble. Or you can get a "limited" family pass for a little less but then it's only weekdays after 4pm and weekends. During the summer when the kids are home all day who wants to go after 4pm only?? Such a shame. They could have at LEAST made the full day family membership 200-300 for non members which I would find reasonable. Who is going to pay $500 bucks for a few short summer months at spring brook park, when you will probably go, what? 10 times TOPS? So irritating. Maybe if you are a family of 5 or 6 I could see that price point but we have 1 kid. We're a family of 3, they should price it based on how many "members" you're signing up... Since over crowding seems to be their main point as to why they changed things.

Response to non-Bedford visitors. The place was losing money year after year. The overcrowding added to the already bad water conditions. Water conditions were so bad that the park had to close many days at a time until safe. As a way to stem this, cutting down on visitors was a step. Also, there were a number of other safety issues. People were drinking and some aggressive behaviors were reported in the past few years. This is a family place, one insured and maintained largely by Bedford residents dollars. I say get a membership and visit as often as you want. Otherwise, please realize that there were many factors that played into this solution.

Experience was excellent back when we could go ON WEEKENDS.. I'm not a Bedford resident so I paid $10 cover charge each for me and my family so that's $40 and I was fine with that.. Now I went last Friday and I was told we can't go in cause we not Bedford resident or member whatever that ment (member to what) and that was Over $200 to become a member thats NOT worth it.. I use to go twice a year and that's it. Shame on them..

Wonderful authentic farm stand with gorgeous tomatoes, perfect butter-and-sugar corn, sweet Canadian strawberries, and their own peaches and nectarines worth waiting all year for. Beautiful, delicious farm eggs. Delightful lady owners

Some of the best locally grown vegetables and fruit (tomatoes, peaches and nectarines yesterday!) at one of the few remaining large working farms in the area, and the corn is great as is the eggplant! They also have select items from other farms to complete a selection of at least 30 choices such as berries, figs, peppers, onions, etc. I've been coming here for 20 years. Scimone's is a gem, doing the best ever!

The best farm stand in the area. Unlike so many others, it is an actual farm stand that makes no effort to be a grocery store. At the moment (early September) the corn is fresh from the field and terrific. Local peaches, Italian plums, and tomatoes are great and all fresh from the fields that surround the farm-stand. This farm stand has been here forever and continues to maintain the very highest standards in all they do. I've been buying whatever is in season from Scimone's since the 1970s. It's ALWAYS great.

great corn, tomatoes, and cucumbers and friendly staff.

Great selection of fruits and vegetables. We picked up some pumpkins today and will be back for some baked goods.

Wonderful farmstand. Great produce especially tomatoes, corn, fruit etc. Lovely family!!

Great old fashioned farm. Plants bought were very good quality. Have free roaming eggs

Great commentary and tour by ranger Rick. Crazy how many different lives were changed in a single house across multiple generations and how the house grew with each.

FREE ADMISSION and close free parking across the street. This is the home of Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne at different times in their lives but it is also the home of other authors and is an original witness house for the Revolutionary War battles of Lexington and Concord. Of course the home has had additions and modifications over the ages but it is possible to go on a tour led by National Park Service rangers. On the days when the house is open there are people who portray the residents. There is also a small visitor center and gift shop. Nextdoor is there is another Alcott family home which is also good but admission is charged.

Don't miss this historic house on your visit to Concord! We stopped by for a tour after visiting Orchard House and were amazed by the amount of literary history in its past. Plus we got to enjoy the lovely weather on the screened-in porch and read books by the authors who had lived there while waiting for the tour to start.

Was not able to spend a lot of time. I would recommend if you have time to take the tour.

Had another blessed trip with my beautiful wife

So much literary history in one building. A must see....

Very well preserved house. Nice piece of American history.

We love this place. Kids learn to skate on their own pretty much from the first lesson. Our whole family signed up.

i invite everyone, from 2yrs or older who wants to learn to skate -- to join. i am on the adult learning program and it is a wonderful experience for me .

Lessons for adults and children. Attentive staff who work well with all the children and adults no matter their comfort level.

Great staff, great students, can’t say enough good things about Sharper Edge!

Great place for kids to learn how to skate!

If you are searching for a top notch summer camp experience for your children, look no further. Summer Fenn Day Camp has been my two children's summer home for the past 9 years. While my eldest has aged out my 14 year old and I will be entering our 10th summer at Summer Fenn. I teach during the school year and I love my summers as a camp counselor at Summer Fenn. I have seen first hand the quality, maturity, responsibility and most importantly the fun that the incredible staff has brought to my children for so long. My recommendation is that of a parent and not as an employee as my testimonial is of no benefit to me. Choosing Summer Fenn Day Camp for my children was one of the best decisions I've ever made for them. Please come talk to me at the next open house on Sunday, March 12 from 2-4. See you then. -Mike M.

SUMMER FENN MEANS THE WORLD TO OUR WHOLE FAMILY! We have a seven-year-old son who has attended for the last three summers and his younger sister, who is five, attended for the first time last year. Both of our children are passionate about Summer Fenn and, well, so are we as parents. I can't tell you how comfortable I feel dropping my kids off at Summer Fenn each day, knowing full well that they will be full of laughs, stories, good food, and friendship at the end of each afternoon. Specifically, Summer Fenn was a tremendous part of both of our older two children's' transition into kindergarten. They were comfortable in a new environment, knowing from their time at Summer Fenn that adults and peers can be supportive, and that if you are kind (and live the "Summer Fenn Way"), people will typically be kind to you in return. The level of professionalism at Summer Fenn helps it stand apart from other camps. Literally all counselors have some sort of professional experience working with children, and counselors are fully engaged with each camper, taking great pains and time to get to know each kid, understand their likes, their fears, and their silliest traits, and embracing all of them. We honestly love Summer Fenn and can not wait for our three-year-old to be old enough to attend!

Fenn is without a doubt the best camp I’ve ever experienced. My kids go all summer and love it. My son starts talking about the next summer before he even finishes the one he’s in! The specialty camps are all outstanding - we’ve done chef, pottery, video, STEAM, and soccer and ALL were top notch. Every day is filled with incredible activities and there’s never a time when the kids are bored. The arts and crafts staff are the best and have so many fun activities lined up all summer. The lunches provided are amazing as well. The staff is so incredibly caring and patient with every child, even one like my son who can be a handful. I wish every child had the opportunity to attend Fenn!

Summer Fenn is extremely organized and the counselors are very engaged !

Words can’t express it all unbelievable. All I can say if you haven’t been the yet please make it your duty to go the . Seeing is believing.

The cooking classes are either excellent, or just OK. More depends on your fellow classmates than the instructor. For example, on one night of classes, everyone was laughing and pretending to compete over who made the best dessert. On another, people arrived late and the chef had to rush the final preparation, and we lost our chance to learn how to do it ourselves. Food, of course, is well-made and enjoyable all nights, so three stars makes sense.

I love absolutely everything Saltbox does. Their food is fresh, delicious, healthy and beautifully prepared.

This place is terrible

I live in Concord and we love this Toy Store. I was just in there on Saturday with my boys and they love the quality of the toys. My boys love the selection of Schleich Eldrador toys. The prices are super reasonable and the staff is so informed and friends. Highly recommend this shop!

Super cute toy store with a good selection. Very friendly staff.

Always a nice pleasant visit when we go folks there are nice friendly and always willing to help you look for something wonderful things here

Great teachers, excellent facility and fun and safe atmosphere l. Extremely recommended!

Amazing community organization with open studio time and community events. Margot is so wonderful to work with!

Jen and the whole team at BYW were amazing. Communication was clear from the start. The team arrived on the morning of the wedding, put everything together including the arbor (which was beautiful) and then came back the next day to dismantle and take away. They were polite and respectful - would absolutely recommended as a wedding vendor.