Minute Man National Historical Park

Adam Lee Natal

This is a great area surrounded by nature and full of history. The Battle Trail is a nice walk or bike. I rode my bike and there was some good little downhill in the northwest direction. I did round trip and it was around 7 miles. The old buildings remind you of what was and how we got here. The battlefields hold so much memory. Imagine a redcoat or blue coat hiding behind a tree with musket in hand, as you walk through. Stop by all the signs and get the facts. Enjoy your visit and bikers remember that walkers are on trail.

Grace Pariante

By the old bridge there are lovely gardens to stroll through. A few tables and chairs on the terraces overlooking the river provide a great spot for a picnic. There is even a small museam and gift shop.

Julie Rocheleau

Beautiful, well-maintained gardens worth exploring. Didn't go into the Old North Bridge museum as masks were required and I was too lazy to go back to the car. Beautiful grounds and bridge.

Gina Agnelli

I visit Minuteman National Park quite frequently. I prefer the North Bridge Visitors Center for parking. They have a gift shop and restrooms available at that entry. The inside of the center has beautiful wood detailing throughout. The walk from the center to the the bridge is on a 1/4 mile wide solid sandy/clay type walkway that would be solid and smooth enough for a wheelchair but the walk back is all uphill. You coukd either have your guest in a wheelchair wait while you take the approximately 20 minutes to go back to your car and meet them by the Manse or you could start by the Olde Manse and skip the garden areas and visitors center.There are beautiful gardens throughout the walk from the visitors center as well as many types of tall old shade trees. There are also several historical houses and the Concord Museum to enjoy. You can stay at the historic Concord Inn and shop in the many charming shops in town as well as try the local restaurants. Visit the Library with some wonderful collections, the Orchard House, home to author Louisa May Alcott, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, her resting place. Thoreu, Walden and many popular authors lived and are celebrated in Concord. There are also many reminders of the battle, including the lantern from the one if by land, two if by sea warning for the red coats! This is a wonderful area for history and nature lovers.