Guidebook for Concord
Food Scene
Tied to its own local farm, this is a great place to grab fresh food, baked goods, and coffees. They are open breakfast through early dinner (~7:00) most nights, but stay open late Thursday-Saturday. They are closed Sundays.
8 locals recommend
Saltbox Kitchen
84 Commonwealth AveTied to its own local farm, this is a great place to grab fresh food, baked goods, and coffees. They are open breakfast through early dinner (~7:00) most nights, but stay open late Thursday-Saturday. They are closed Sundays.
Sandwich and coffee shop that bakes their own bread! Great during warmer months, when you can sit out on the deck that overlooks Nashoba Brook.
9 locals recommend
Nashoba Brook Bakery
152 Commonwealth AveSandwich and coffee shop that bakes their own bread! Great during warmer months, when you can sit out on the deck that overlooks Nashoba Brook.
Brewery/restaurant not too far from us. Call to check on availability, they get very busy on weekend nights!
7 locals recommend
Rapscallion Table & Tap
5 Strawberry Hill RdBrewery/restaurant not too far from us. Call to check on availability, they get very busy on weekend nights!
Bueno Y Sano Acton
263 Main StBurritos! Casual, quick, usually open until 9pm.
Trail's End Cafe
97 Lowell RdGreat cafe for breakfast or lunch, near downtown Concord.
Very popular farm-to-table restaurant close to our house. Make a reservation!
20 locals recommend
Woods Hill Table
24 Commonwealth AveVery popular farm-to-table restaurant close to our house. Make a reservation!
Sightseeing
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
399 Lexington RdChildhood home of Louisa May Alcott
Parks & Nature
A must see if you're in Concord! Pristine location to swim or take a hike. There's a fee for parking (I think around $8/car). In the busy months, the lot reaches capacity quickly and opens + closes in shifts. Check out their twitter (@waldenpondstate) for info on when it opens next to time your visit.
99 locals recommend
Walden Pond
A must see if you're in Concord! Pristine location to swim or take a hike. There's a fee for parking (I think around $8/car). In the busy months, the lot reaches capacity quickly and opens + closes in shifts. Check out their twitter (@waldenpondstate) for info on when it opens next to time your visit.
Great Hill
Great dog-friendly area for hiking. Park in the lot behind the Acton fire department.
Entertainment & Activities
Mini golf, batting cages, bumper boats, farm animals, ice cream (pro tip: get a kiddie) -- there's a ton to do here! Open in the spring through early fall.
26 locals recommend
Kimball Farm Westford
400 Littleton RdMini golf, batting cages, bumper boats, farm animals, ice cream (pro tip: get a kiddie) -- there's a ton to do here! Open in the spring through early fall.
Open from Memorial to Labor day, this is an awesome drive in movie theater! A bit of a hike from Concord, but worth the trip. Get there way earlier than you think, they can sell out quickly. Movies are shown in double-features.
6 locals recommend
Mendon Twin Drive-In
35 Milford StOpen from Memorial to Labor day, this is an awesome drive in movie theater! A bit of a hike from Concord, but worth the trip. Get there way earlier than you think, they can sell out quickly. Movies are shown in double-features.
Shopping
This store has been around forever! Great place to poke around and buy some candy or old-fashioned toys.
West Concord Five & Ten
106 Commonwealth AveThis store has been around forever! Great place to poke around and buy some candy or old-fashioned toys.
Thoreauly Antiques
25 Walden StGreat antique store in downtown Concord
Take in the funk at this great little cheese + wine shop in downtown Concord!
8 locals recommend
The Concord Cheese Shop
29 Walden StTake in the funk at this great little cheese + wine shop in downtown Concord!