Massachusetts is a state with plenty of interesting day trip options. You can head to the big city (Boston), the beaches (Cape Cod), or the mountains (the Berkshires) … but what if you’re just looking for a small town with plenty of peace and quiet? Well, we have just the right small town day trip for you: Concord, a town that may lack in size but makes up for it in fascinating history.

There is just so much to love about the charming small town of Concord, Massachusetts.
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Located in Middlesex County with a population of about 20,000, this is easily one of the most famous small towns in New England.
First off, Concord is known for its Revolutionary War history.
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"The Shot Heard Round The World" occurred here (aka the conflict that set off the Revolutionary War).
Oh, and plenty of literary legends lived here: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau ....
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This is Old Manse. You can visit it today and feel inspired by the literary greats that once lived here.

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The famous Walden Pond is here, too.
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Actually, there are multiple lovely ponds in Concord. It's a great place to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Did we mention Louisa May Alcott lived here, too?
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This is the Wayside, where the Alcott family once lived. Clearly, Concord is the place to live out your "Little Women" fantasies.
But Concord has more than just an interesting history. It's a great place to visit now, too.
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There are plenty of great shops and restaurants to visit once you're done checking out the historical landmarks.

That being said, you can’t leave Concord without a trip to the Concord Museum. There, you can find one of Paul Revere’s famous lanterns and Henry David Thoreau’s writing desk!

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