Battle of Lexington and Concord Driving Tour
Battle of Lexington and Concord Driving Tour
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Tour Highlights
- Lexington Battle Green
Pull over at the triangle of grass where eight militiamen died at dawn and the first shots of the American Revolution rang out.
- Minute Man Visitor Center
Watch the "Road to Revolution" program, see a 40-foot battle mural, and walk out to the Minute Man Boulder and Bloody Bluff.
- Paul Revere Capture Site
Stop where a British patrol finally caught Paul Revere, while Samuel Prescott jumped a stone wall and escaped to warn Concord.
- Hartwell Tavern
See a colonial tavern whose three sons fought that day, near the "Bloody Angle," where militia ambushed the retreating British.
- Brooks Village
Drive past the homes where families watched the British march in at dawn and stagger back in the afternoon.
- Meriam's Corner
See where militia hiding behind stone walls opened fire and started the running battle back to Boston.
- Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
Visit the house where Louisa May Alcott wrote "Little Women," still filled with her family's belongings.
- Concord Museum
See the only surviving lantern from Paul Revere's ride and Henry David Thoreau's desk from Walden Pond.
- The Robbins House
Learn the story of Caesar Robbins, born enslaved, who fought in the Revolution and raised a family of abolitionists.
- The Old North Bridge
End where the militia fired back at the British for the first time, beside the famous Minute Man statue.
Is This Tour Right for You?
Perfect if you:
Love history and fascinating stories
What To explore at your own pace
prefer a private experience
What to avoid expensive group tours
Maybe not if you:
Don't have a phone
Like to follow the tour guide
Don't like stories
Don't like to go at your own pace
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does the Lexington and Concord driving tour take?
The drive itself takes about 30 minutes without stopping. Most visitors spend half a day once they add the museums, trails, and historic houses.
- Does the tour work without cell service?
Yes. Download the tour before you go, and it runs completely offline using your phone's GPS.
- Can I pause the tour or explore at my own pace?
Yes. This is a fully self-guided tour—pause anytime to walk a trail or tour a museum, and press play when you're back in the car.
- What are "Dig Deeper" stops?
They're optional bonus stories at the Minute Man Visitor Center, the Paul Revere Capture Site, Hartwell Tavern, and Orchard House. Park, press "Dig Deeper," and hear more. Or just keep driving.
- Are there admission fees at any of the stops?
A few, if you go inside. Adult prices at the time this tour was made: the Lexington History Museums were about $5, the Concord Museum about $16, Orchard House about $15, The Wayside about $7, and The Old Manse about $18. The Battle Green, Battle Road, and the North Bridge are free.
- Is this a walking tour?
No. This is a self-guided driving tour, with optional stops where you can get out and walk. The tour ends at the North Bridge, where you'll park and walk across.
- Does the tour follow the real battle route?
Yes. The drive follows Massachusetts Avenue and Route 2A, on or very close to the road the British marched to Concord and back.
- Is this tour appropriate for kids?
Yes. It's a family-friendly history tour, though it does describe the deaths of soldiers and militiamen in a factual way.
- Where should I park at the start?
The tour starts at the Rail Trail Municipal Parking lot in Lexington Center, next to the Lexington History Museums.
- Where does the tour start and end?
It starts in Lexington Center and ends at the Old North Bridge in Concord.
Why You'll Love ThisTour
Do It Anytime
Start when you’re ready.
Pause Anytime
Take a break and pick up right where you left off.
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