Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), the famed Transcendentalist who coined that phrase, spent most of his adult life in Concord, and was a mentor to some of American history’s great writers and thinkers.

From the mid-19th century, Concord would be a hotbed of ideas and creativity, where the likes of Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), and Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) were all active.

You’ll need multiple days in Concord to squeeze in the many sites of resounding importance, artifact-laden museums and lovingly preserved historic houses, all with the power to fascinate and move anybody today.

1. Minute Man National Historical Park

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In Concord, Lexington and Lincoln you can see exactly where the American Revolution officially broke out.

At sites like the the Old North Bridge, where the first British lives were claimed, and the Lexington Battle Green, where the first American militia fell, you can relive the world-changing events of April 19, 1775.

For a great primer, the park’s main Visitor Center is a few minutes from Concord in Lincoln, and sets the scene with the 25-minute Road to Revolution multimedia presentation.

Also not to be missed is the Hartwell Tavern, a restored 18th-century inn, with park rangers dressed in period costume.

2. The Old North Bridge

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One unit of the National Historical Park contains the place where, on April 19, 1775 American forces first inflicted casualties on British troops.

At this crossing, some 400 militia and minutemen engaged and routed 90 British army troops. Three British soldiers were killed in this fight, two of which were buried close to the bridge, on the edge of the Old Manse property a few steps away.

Ralph Waldo Emerson later described this event and its significance as the “shot heard ‘round the world.”

The bridge itself is the latest in a long line of wooden crossings at this point on the Concord River.

The current design, dating to 1956 and restored in 2005, is based on contemporary accounts. Close by stands the The Minute Man (1874) sculpture by David Chester French, cast in bronze from ten Civil War cannons.

3. Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House

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The house where Louisa May Alcott wrote and set Little Women (1868-69), is open to the public seven days a week, all year round as an historic house museum.

This clapboard Colonial farmhouse is from the turn of the 18th century, and was accompanied by a 12-acre apple orchard when the Alcotts moved here in 1858.

The family, composed of ​​Bronson, his wife Abigail May, and daughters Anna, Louisa, and May, lived here until 1877. Elizabeth, the inspiration for Beth March, had passed away just before the family moved in.

The house looks as it did when the Alcotts were in residence, and most of the furnishings are from the 19th century and belonged to the family.

A visit is a bit like spending time in the book: On the walls are portraits and watercolors by May, while in the kitchen is a soapstone sink purchased by Louisa, and a drying rack designed by Bronson, known for being handy and building the shelf desk at which Louisa wrote Little Women.

4. Battle Road Trail

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At the Minute Man Visitor Center you can pick up a map to retrace the route of the initial retreat by the British regulars, and the running battles between them and thousands of Colonial militia.

Often preserving the original vestiges of the Battle Road, the trail runs for five miles from Meriam’s corner to the eastern edge of the national park in Lexington.

You’ll be traveling through a Colonial landscape steeped in history, over gently rolling hills with forest, wetlands and open fields.

Some sights to check out on the Concord stretch are the British graves at Meriam’s Corner, and several residences that were already here when the fighting broke out.

These include the Nathan Meriam House (c. 1705), the Farwell Jones House (c. 1716), the Stow-Hardy House (c. 1689) and the Samuel Brooks House (1692).

5. Concord Museum

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You can be sure that the town museum for a place like Concord will have some amazing collections, spanning both its Revolutionary history and its many literary figures.

The Concord Museum does not disappoint, with the largest single collection for Henry David Thoreau, including furniture from the cabin at Walden Pond, where he wrote A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers (1849) and began to develop his most famous work, Walden (1854).

You can peruse Ralph Waldo Emerson’s study, re-created as it was at his death in 1882, as well as the lantern in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” (1860).

There are cannonballs, muskets, fifes and powder horns from the American Revolution, along with a fine inventory of 17th, 18th and 19th-century decorative arts, displayed in period settings and including furniture, clocks, ceramics, textiles, metalware, looking glasses and more.

6. North Bridge Visitor Center

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Fittingly, the National Historical Park’s North Bridge Visitor Center is in a mansion built by descendents of Major John Buttrick, the officer who first ordered his militia to fire upon British troops.

For some background, there’s an eight-minute film here outlining the events that led to a fight with momentous repercussions.

One thrilling exhibit is The Hancock, one of four brass cannons smuggled out of Boston, the recovery of which was one of General Gage’s main reasons for sending British regulars to Concord on April 19, 1775.

The mansion is a short but very scenic walk from the bridge, and is accompanied by delightful formal gardens that are open to the public.

7. The Old Manse

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By the Concord River, overlooking the North Bridge, is a Georgian house from 1770, with volumes of engrossing history, even by Concord’s standards.

The Old Manse is maintained by the Trustees of Reservations and was built for the grandfather of Ralph Waldo Emerson. The writer lived here in his 20s and 30s, during which time he wrote the first draft of Nature (1836) and proposed to Lidian Jackson.

Later Nathaniel Hawthorne, resided here with his wife Sophia Peabody as newlyweds for a few productive years in the 1840s, composing around 20 sketches and tales during his stay.

Just before they arrived, Henry David Thoreau planted a vegetable garden for the couple on the property as a wedding gift.

Structurally, the house has hardly changed in more than 250 years, and has room after room filled with memorabilia relating to some of America’s most esteemed minds.

Especially touching are the little poems etched for one another in the window panes by the Hawthornes some 180 years ago.

8. Walden Pond State Reservation

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Starting in 1845, Henry David Thoreau spent two years living in a single-room cabin on the northern shore of this pond.

This stay would later form the basis for his famous book, Walden; or, Life in the Woods (1854), in which he reflected on a simple life in natural surroundings.

These ideas are believed by many to have laid the groundwork for the conservation movement later in the century.

You can feel your own kinship with nature at this 335-acre state park, around that kettle hole pond, formed by retreating glaciers around 10,000 years ago.

Granite posts mark the original location of Thoreau’s cabin, and you can check out a replica, as well as exhibits and a Thoreau Society shop at the visitor center.

The pond is a popular spot for swimming and boating in the summer, with a perimeter trail and picnic areas near the shore.

9. Ralph Waldo Emerson House

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The roots of Concord’s decades-long spell as a literary center go back to the return of Ralph Waldo Emerson to the town in 1835 with his wife Lidian, shortly after marrying.

Emerson would remain at this house at 28 Cambridge Turnpike for almost 50 years, the rest of his life. During this time he completed the final draft of his seminal essay Nature in 1836, and Self Reliance in 1841.

Emerson’s speeches and writings attracted other writers and thinkers to Concord, many of whom visited him at this house.

And as well as keeping farm animals, the barn on the property was used as a schoolroom for a time, educating the Emerson children, as well as Lizzy and Abby Alcott, Lizzy and Barry Goodwin, and Caroline Pratt.

The house is open for tours through late October, and is presented as it was following a restoration in the early 1870s.

10. The Wayside

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Thought to date back to more than 300 years, at the onset of the Revolution this house was occupied by Samuel Whitney, a member of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress in 1775 and muster-master for Concord’s minutemen.

Right next door to the Orchard House, The Wayside is best known for its rich literary associations, and demands a guided tour for this reason. Louisa May Alcott lived here with her family from her early teens up to the age of 20.

Then the renowned author Nigel Hawthorne moved in, and this would be the only home that he ever owned. In between European trips he resided here from 1852 to until his death in 1864, followed briefly (1879-1881) by poet and novelist George Parsons Lathrop.

For the next 40 years, The Wayside was the home of Harriet Lothrop (pen name Margaret Sidney), a successful children’s author, who lived here with her publisher husband Daniel Lothrop.

11. Thoreau Farm

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On 20 acres on eastern concord stands the house in which Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Carefully restored, the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse is a beautiful Georgian wood frame structure, built around 1730.

The Thoreau connection goes back to Deacon Samuel Minot (1714–1786), who purchased the farm for his son, Jonas, who would become the stepfather of Thoreau’s mother.

A highlight of the guided tour is the second-floor room in which the writer was born. The Thoreau Farm is open on weekends, May through October, and is an apt setting for panel discussions, author talks and writing workshops, in partnership with the Thoreau Society.

12. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

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A short walk from Concord’s center you can visit the resting place of almost all of the figures mentioned in this article.

Ralph Waldo Emerson was present to give a speech when Sleepy Hollow Cemetery was dedicated in 1855, and was among the many people who would take evening walks here before this was a place of burial.

The rambling, natural layout is informed by Transcendentalism, as much a place to benefit the living as somewhere to honor the dead.

Among the luminaries laid to rest at the cemetery are Emerson himself, Louisa May Alcott (along with many members of her family), Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and poet William Ellery Channing.

These graves can all be found at Authors’ Ridge, while the poignant Art Nouveau Melvin Memorial close by marks the graves of three brothers killed in the Civil War, and was a collaboration between sculptor Daniel Chester French and architect Henry Bacon.

13. The Robbins House

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A different aspect of Concord’s intriguing history is revealed at this 1 ½-story residence, built at the beginning of the 19th century.

The Robbins House was home to the first generation descendants of Caesar Robbins, a formerly enslaved veteran of the American Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War (1754-1763).

This dwelling was shared by two families, the other being that of Jack Garrison, also formerly enslaved, and gaining his freedom in New Jersey.

African Americans lived at the Robbins House up to 1870, and during your visit to the North Bridge you can come by (Fri-Sun) for an insight into Concord’s African American story.

14. Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

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The original of the two units for this 12 mile-long wetlands conservation area is in Concord. This comprises a pair of pools along the Concord River, drained in summer to reveal mudflats that are flocked by numerous bird species in the late summer months.

These are nutrient-rich feeding grounds for sandpipers, great egrets, great blue herons, Canada geese and a host of different duck species.

There are almost three miles of trails, as well as an observation platform and an observation tower, at what is believed to be one of the best inland birding sites in Massachusetts.

15. Verrill Farm

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This sustainably managed farm in Concord has been in the same family since 1918, while the land has been worked for more than three centuries.

Thanks to methods like tilling, crop rotation and the use of organic matter for fertilizer, the soils at Verrill Farm are as fertile as ever. Starting in June you can visit for PYO strawberries, self-cut sunflowers, PYO sweetcorn, and there’s a pumpkin patch infall.

There’s a host of events throughout this time, including Family Farm Day in September, and the Annual Harvest Festival in October, with live music, hayrides, farm animals and games.

In front of the fields, the farm stand and greenhouse are open seven days a week all year, selling homegrown fresh produce, deli items, freshly baked, pies, flowers & plants, and much more.

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About 60 kilometers east of San Francisco, it was founded more than 150 years ago when the area was mostly wild and undeveloped.

Unfortunately, the days of inexpensive land and wide-open spaces are largely gone, but those visiting Concord will enjoy easy access to many of the state’s most iconic natural, cultural, and historical attractions.

The area is particularly well-known for its abundance of world-class universities, trendy cuisine, and hip art and music scenes.

Below are 15 of the best things to do in and around Concord, California.

1. Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

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Near the end of the Second World War, more than 300 American dockworkers and service members were killed when two ammunition laden vessels docked at Port Chicago Naval Magazine exploded.

The event rocked homes and buildings dozens of miles away and went down in history as the largest stateside disaster during the war years.

Now there’s a national memorial on the site, and it’s just a few kilometers from downtown Concord.

The magazine is still an active military installation, so if you want to check it out, you’ll need to sign-up for one of the docent-led tours that are regularly offered.

2. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

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Located on Waterworld Parkway in Concord, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is one of the area’s largest water parks. It’s generally open from late spring to early fall when the weather in central California is perfect for outdoor activities.

The facility includes a variety of rides appropriate for visitors of all ages. For those traveling with babies and toddlers, there are secluded dipping pools that are off-limits for older kids.

The park’s attractions include waterfalls, slides, pools, concession stands, and a gift shop. It’s one of those places that many families spend an entire day.

3. Markham Nature Park and Arboretum

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Markham Nature Park and Arboretum was founded in the early ‘80s by a local organization dedicated to protecting the city’s ever-dwindling green spaces from development.

The arboretum is located on La Vista Avenue in Concord and is spread over multiple acres. Unlike many of its more cultivated counterparts, it has primarily been left in its untamed natural state.

It’s full of flowers, plants, and trees from all over the world. Due to its coastal location, it experiences less drastic changes in weather than is typical in inland California.

There are plenty of shaded seating areas and well-marked paths as well.

4. E.J. Phair Brewing Company & Alehouse

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Featuring an impressive variety of beer options and hearty American grub like pizza, burgers, and sandwiches, E.J. Phair Brewing Company & Alehouse is a popular lunch, dinner, and happy hour destination for those who’ve spent a long day on their feet.

Located on Salvio Street in Concord, it’s known for its comfortable, laidback environment, friendly staff, and ample portion sizes.

Its brewed-on-site beers are perennial favorites too; they range from light ales and hoppy IPAs to smooth ambers and seriously malty stouts.

E.J. Phair offers indoor and outdoor seating and a takeaway service. Their seasonal beer offerings are listed on their website, along with their menu and hours of operation.

5. Todos Santos Plaza

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Despite being home to some of the country’s most populated and chaotic urban areas, California’s residents are becoming increasingly interested in preserving undeveloped areas within city limits.

Todos Santos Plaza is a large green space that doubles as a venue for various activities and performances, ranging from food and wine festivals and concerts to holiday celebrations and carnivals.

Located in the downtown area between Willow Pass Road and Salvio and Mount Diablo streets, it includes walking paths, shaded seating areas, and a weekly farmers’ market.

The plaza fills up on the weekends, so consider visiting during the week to avoid the crowds.

6. aRt Cottage

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Especially since the years after World War II, the San Francisco area has been like a magnet to artists, musicians, and misunderstood free spirits looking to break the chains that bound them to unappealing lives in other parts of the country.

Located on Mount Diablo Street in Concord, aRt Cottage is a popular gallery and studio featuring vibrant works done by local Bay Area artists.

The gallery was founded by a German immigrant who came to the country in the ‘50s. It now offers art-loving visitors the chance to appreciate fantastic art while rubbing elbows with artists at its regular open houses.

7. The Don Francisco Galindo House

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The Don Francisco Galindo house is one of the Bay Area’s most well-preserved historic homes, and it’s conveniently located on Amador Avenue in Concord.

The Victorian ranch-style home was originally built in the mid-1850s. It’s set amidst nearly two acres of gardens and open spaces that are open to the public.

The home highlights the lives of its original occupants and includes original furniture, art, clothes, and housewares that give visitors unique glimpses into life in centuries past.

The facility is managed by the city’s historical society and offers docent-led tours available to those with prearranged appointments only.

8. Shiva Murugan Temple

Way back in 1957, when it was founded, the Shiva Murugan Temple was the only Hindu temple of its kind in the United States.

Though it was initially located in San Francisco and had a different name, the temple has stood the test of time. It now resides on 2nd Street in Concord.

It’s one of the city’s most unique cultural attractions, and previous guests have remarked that in many ways, their visit was like touring an exotic country.

The temple’s centerpieces are the numerous deity figures central to the Hindu faith, all of which take on mesmerizing, colorful, and surreal earthly forms.

9. Diablo Rock Gym

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The central California coast is relatively flat compared to more mountainous areas in the north and south.

That being said, there’s an excellent option for those looking to brush-up on their mountaineering skills without taking a multi-day road trip.

Diablo Rock Gym is located on Diamond Way in Concord. It features a strong community of experienced rock climbers, who train together and offer indoor climbing instruction for those interested in learning about the sport.

Climbing is fun, exhilarating, and burns lots of calories in a short amount of time; however, age and physical fitness restrictions apply, so take a look at their website before heading out.

10. Concord Pavilion

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With seating for more than 12,000 spectators, Concord Pavilion is large by community entertainment venue standards.

The facility is operated by a joint venture between the city and a national event planning company. It features stunning architecture designed by an internationally acclaimed architect.

The Pavilion has been open since the mid-‘70s. It hosts a variety of annual productions and performances ranging from live music and festivals to community programs and holiday events.

Concord Pavilion is located on Kirker Pass Road and posts their upcoming events on their website, so take a look to see what’s on their calendar for when you’ll be visiting.

11. Contra Costa Canal Trail

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Mark Twain once opined that the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.

The Bay Area can get downright chilly, but the iconic American author had a knack for exaggeration; for much of the year, the weather is perfect for outdoor activities.

The Contra Costa Canal Trail is a relatively flat, multi-use trail open to runners, walkers, cyclists, and horseback riders.

The paved trail runs between the towns of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek. It offers links along the way to smaller trails leading to even more natural areas. It’s best to pick up the trail in Pleasant Hill, just a few kilometers southwest of Concord.

12. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

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For those looking for an international culinary experience without the hassle of an overseas flight, Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar would be a worthwhile dining destination.

Located on Diamond Boulevard in Concord, it’s consistently ranked as one of the Bay Area’s best sushi restaurants.

Their menu features a large selection of sushi, sashimi, and rolls, and they offer curbside pick-up for those on the go.

Drink and food deals may be offered during happy hour, so if you’ve got a flexible schedule and are interested in saving a few bucks, check out their website or give them a call and ask about upcoming specials.

13. Concord Farmers’ Market

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Concord hosts a weekly farmers’ market that’s centrally located, open year-round, and includes many individual vendors selling a wide range of products.

Though fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables tend to steal the spotlight, they’re just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Guests will also find artisan baked goods, arts and crafts, and prepared food items like salsa, cheese, and honey.

It’s also a popular lunch attraction on certain days of the week when prepared meals like turkey drumsticks and wood-fired pizza are offered.

There are also kid’s activities like face painting, so don’t leave the little ones behind.

14. Iron Horse Regional Trail

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California residents tend to be more fit and active than average Americans. For those visiting the Concord area, there isn’t any shortage of convenient outdoor activity options.

The Iron Horse Regional Trail runs between Concord and nearby Pleasanton, following the route of the now-defunct Southern Pacific Railroad.

The Distance between the two cities is about 60 kilometers, which makes it a doable round-trip excursion for athletic bikers with a whole day to spare.

Along its length, the trail passes through relatively undisturbed natural, residential, and business areas. It’s common to see wildlife in the lowlight morning and afternoon hours.

15. Boundary Oak Golf Course

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Bordering the scenic foothills of majestic Mount Diablo, Boundary Oak Golf Course has been a favorite stop for savvy golfers since it was opened in the late ‘60s.

One of the Bay Area’s premier courses, it was designed by a famous golf course architect to compete with the region’s private clubs.

From the blue tees, the course plays more than 7,000 yards, but for women, seniors, and kids, the length can be shortened significantly by playing from the forward tees.

The course is located on Valley Vista Road in Walnut Creek, about seven kilometers south of Concord. It includes a pro shop, restaurant, and tap house.

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With a history that includes a former President of the United States lets look at the top eleven things to do in Concord:

1. Watch A Movie At The Red River Theater

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Red River Theater is no ordinary cinema and as such it deserves its place in this list. It was opened in 2007 after the local community put together a seven year project to create this state-of-the-art cinema that would show art house films. The cinema has three screens and cost the local community $1.8 million dollars. The cinema does not play mainstream movies instead focuses on art house productions and local movies instead. The cinema has a huge place in the hearts of the community and is an important feature in the New Hampshire cultural scene.

2. Pick Up Some Sweets At The Granite State Candy Shoppe

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Since 1927 the Granite State Candy Shoppe has been owned by the same family and been producing candy for the people of Concord. The shop was originally set up by Peter Bart who used to make the sweets daily in an old building on Warren St. Today the family still uses the same recipes and techniques, as well much of the same equipment. The shop continues to be an important business in the community of Concord, and is a favorite with the locals who have been purchasing the delights sold here for many years.

3. Visit The State Capitol Building Of New Hampshire

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The New Hampshire State House is the state capitol building for New Hampshire. The building is home to the General Courts, Executive Council and the Governor. Built in 1819 the building is the oldest state house in which the legislature still occupies its original chambers, it is also the home of the largest legislative body in the United States today. The grounds themselves are 11,000 meters square and there is no gate around the building as it is said that this is “the peoples house.”

4. Pick Your Own Apples At Carter Hill Orchard

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There has been an orchard on Carter Hill since the middle of the 1700s and in recent years the orchid has grown considerably and offers many choices to the people of Concord. There is a large variety of apples grown at the orchard and these can be picked by the visitor or purchased from within the country store, most of the apples are in season during September and October. For those who like their cider you will not be disappointed as the New Hampshire Cider Works has been up and running since 2006, and works tirelessly all autumn and winter to make some fine cider that comes from only hand picked apples.

5. Stop For A While At A Former Presidents House

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Pierce Manse is the former home of President Franklin Pierce, he was a native from New Hampshire and the 14th President of the United States. The home is open all year round to the public and you can receive a guided tour. When you step into the house you can see many objects from his day to day life and learn how things were in the middle of the 19th Century. The property itself was nearly destroyed in 1971 but a group of volunteers saved the house and made it into the museum it is today.

6. The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

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Located in Concord the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a museum that has been built in honor of two people. Firstly, Christa McAuliffe, she was a social studies teacher at the local high school who was selected by NASA to be the first teacher in space. The second person was Alan Shepard also from New Hampshire who was the first American in space and one of the very few who have ever walked on the moon. The idea behind the center is to inspire each generation to reach for the stars in whatever choices they make in life. There are interactive engineering and science exhibitions including a full size replica of a Mercury Redstone Rocket.

7. Brush Up On Your History At The New Hampshire Historical Society

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The New Hampshire Historical Society was founded in 1823 as a non profit organization that would preserve and share the history of New Hampshire. The museum has thousands of objects, books, documents, maps and photographs that go together to make up the history of this fine state. The building that you now see was built in 1911 and features a sculpture by New Hampshire Sculptor Daniel Chester French. The building is considered by many to be the greatest example of architecture in the state.

8. Go Antique Shopping At Concord Antique Gallery

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Concord Antique Gallery is the largest antique shop in New Hampshire with more than 155 different dealers selling their antiques to the public. The space occupied by the antique dealers covers over 10,000 square feet and is famous throughout the state for the reasonable prices that items are sold for. With so many stalls to choose from the range of products on sale is vast, everything from jewellery to furniture is on sale here, and a lot more besides that.

9. Visit The Presidents Grave

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The very first burial ground in Concord is called Old North Cemetery and this is also the final resting place of President Franklin Pierce, along with his wife and two of his sons. The cemetery was established in 1730 and became listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Parking at the cemetery is not always the easiest thing but it is well worth the time to walk among the graves and pay respects to one of the countries finest men.

10. Dine In Style At The Granite Restaurant & Bar

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If you are looking to spend an evening at a fine restaurant eating incredible food and drinking the best wine, then a trip to Granite Restaurant & Bar might be exactly what you are looking for. The restaurant has won many awards including the ‘Wine Spectator’  award on several occasions. The food is fine dining and the surroundings are opulent. The staff are always looking to go out of their way to ensure that you have a pleasant evening without being over fussy. Overall a terrific place to spend an evening in the city.

11. Catch A Game At The Draft Sports Bar And Grill

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With fifteen 70″ high definition TV’s to choose from you are never far from the action whilst stopping off for a drink in The Draft Sports Bar and Grill. It doesn’t matter how many NFL games are on at the same time, with so many screens they are all covered. There is also a great selection of draft beers on tap with 24 different choices as well a well stocked fridge. If you are looking for something to eat there is a wide range of American comfort food that you can choose from including steaks and Pizza.

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