| Page Views: 429 Last Visit to Concord: May, 2008 | The literary heart and soul of the US by Jefie - last update: Jun 24, 2008 |
| The house of Ralph Waldo Emerson, in Concord |
Concord is located about 45 minutes away from Boston, and two things will usually draw people to this quiet little town: history and literature. History, because the Battle of Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775, effectively marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War; and literature, because during the 19th century, Concord became the home of America's greatest and most influential writers: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Bronson and Louisa May Alcott all contributed to turn Concord into "the biggest little place in America", according to fellow writer Henry James.
Over a century later, surprinsingly little seems to have changed in the charming town of Concord - the authors' homes are still there, the Minute Man is still looking over the North Bridge, and you can still enjoy a good pot roast at the local inn. So if you're ready to take a step back in time, make sure to add Concord to your list of places to discover! |
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| Pros: | "The home of transcendentalism and "Little Women"" | | Cons: | "Almost impossible to visit on foot" | | In A Nutshell: | "A great day-trip idea when you're visiting Boston" |
Jefie's Concord Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do Tips: 6 - Photos: 17 | | | Restaurants Tips: 2 - Photos: 5 | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | Tourist Traps Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | Warnings Or Dangers | | | Transportation Tips: 1 | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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songlines Sun Jul 20, 2008 21:09 UTC Hi Isa, so much enjoyed reading some of your pages, especially Concord, I just discovered the place, first time in US, totally moved by Thoreau and Emerson, loved visiting the place! Hope to return some time. Greetings from West Cork. | Mikebb Sat Jun 28, 2008 00:08 UTC Isa, I was expecting some coaches after I saw the Beautiful "Concord Coach" on display at the road stop at Franconia Notch. | Dester Wed Jun 25, 2008 17:42 UTC Wonderful tips Isa, I'll bet your glad you squeezed this in |
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