Lexington and Concord: Day Trip from Boston Lexington and Concord - Day Trip from Boston
ID: GYG593714-1178116
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Ride in comfort to the towns of Lexington & Concord, where you will learn about the first skirmishes of the American Revolution. Then, learn about the area's literary past and famous former residents.
Visit the real locations where the American Revolution began, while listening to hilarious yet little-known stories about our ancestors. Stand on Lexington Battle Green and listen to stories about the very first days of the war and the subsequent historical events which are still relevant to us today. Fall back in time with visits to restored houses and taverns to see how the Minutemen lived. Walk the Battle Road Trail, stage to multiple skirmishes and other "treasonous" events. Visit the Old North Bridge in Concord, where the Minutemen turned back the British Redcoats! Free time for lunch in historical Concord downtown with excellent local food options!
The second half the day includes a tour of the author in Concord. Tour the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House where Little Women was written. Visit the Sleepy Hollow cemetery's famous Author's Ridge. See Walden Pond and Thoreau's Cabin!
Highlights
- Explore Concord with a licensed guide, seeing the Old North Bridge and more!
- Check out Author's Ridge in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, where many famous names lie
- Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers as they battled their way back to Boston
- Gaze across beautiful Walden Pond, the inspiration for the book Walden
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Includes pick up and drop off within 3 miles of the North End.
Per MA law, children must have a car or booster seat appropriate for their size and age. We do not provide these. We are unable to give a refund day-of for failure to bring appropriate car seats.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
