Minute Man National Park and other Lexington, MA Things to Do Tips

Start at the Minute Man Visitor Center. There is a short multimedia theater program on Paul Revere's Ride and the battles at Lexington Green, North Bridge and along the Battle Road.
After leaving the visitor center, explore the Battle Road Trail.

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Address: Lexington, Lincoln and Concord
Directions: From I-95/Route 128:
Take Exit 30B, Hanscom Field/Concord. You will be on Route 2A west. *Follow Route 2A approximately 1/3 mile. You will enter the park and see signs directing you to the Minute Man Visitor Center
Website: http://www.nps.gov/mima/vcenter.htm

Here is a cute little bunny rabbit at the entrance to Minuteman Park. I just had to capture this cutie on film as this is the very first wild rabbit I have ever seen in this area!
There's not many places a creature like this can live in the Boston area. I've heard there are rabbits and deer but never seen any evidence until yesterday.
This adorable rabbit was not frightened by the presence of people. I sat near him taking pictures for a good five minutes.
If you see wildlife in Minuteman Park, please don't scare them or throw food or beat them with sticks. Enjoy the sight of nature just a stone throw from the highway.

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AUDIO TOUR
"The British are Coming"
703-286-2775

I haven't done this yet because my cell phone randomly shuts off quite frequently.
Take a self guided tour down Battle Road with your own personal tour guide. All you need is a cell phone (one that works) and a credit card.
Let me know if it's any good.

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Phone: 703-286-2775
Directions: Minute Man Park, Lexington visitor's center

The Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775 was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War
The Battle is re-enacted every Patriot's Day in April.

The British are Coming

On Suday night (day before Parriot's Day) around midnight, Paul Revere arrives on horseback to warn that the British Regulars had left Boston and were on their way towards Lexington and Concord. You should be able to see Paul Revere on Massachusetts Ave around this time.

Lexington Battle Green
"The Shot Heard Around the World"

The reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, performed by members of the Lexington Minute Men Company and His Majesty's Tenth Regiment of Foot starts at 5:45 A.M. on Monday morning.
ARRIVE EARLY
Hundreds of people arrive by 5AM or earlier. It can be difficult to find parking. Also, many parents bring ladders for their kids to climb up on so they can see. You want to get there early to get a good spot.
The reenactment at the Battle Green is way more interesting and fun than the Parades in neighboring towns and Boston.

It was early in the morning on April 19, 1775 when Paul Revere began his famous ride. By dawn, British soldiers were advancing on Concord, where they intended to arrest several leading revolutionists, including Sam Adams and John Hancock. But the Minutemen met the British on Lexington Green, where the shot heard around the world was fired.

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Directions: Lexington Battle Green
Lexington, MA
02420