RT Minute Man National Historical Park

Park commemorates the opening battle in the American Revolutionary War

General Information

Hours:

Park grounds, trails, and parking areas are open daily from sunrise to sunset
Visitor centers, exhibits, and historic houses have seasonal hours

Fees:

Free admission
No entrance or parking fees

Pet Policy:

Leashed pets are allowed on park grounds and trails
Pets are not permitted inside buildings or visitor centers (service animals excepted)

Closest cities with hotels:

Concord, MA / Lexington, MA / Lincoln, MA (within 5–10 mi)
Boston, MA (about 22 mi)

Seasons:

Open year-round; best visited spring through fall for ranger programs, reenactments, and events

Location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1E4m9iKJq6kP8FQm9 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA 01742

Website:

nps.gov/mima

How to Get There

From Boston (22 mi): Take MA‑2 W toward Concord, follow signs for Minute Man National Historical Park, and choose one of the main access points such as the North Bridge Visitor Center on Liberty Street or the Minute Man Visitor Center along Battle Road in Lincoln.

Overview

Minute Man National Historical Park protects 970 acres in Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord where the Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775. It is managed by the National Park Service.

Highlights

North Bridge: where colonial militia first fired back at British soldiers in the "shot heard round the world," with a visitor center and an eight-minute film
Battle Road Trail: a five-mile trail between Lexington and Concord along the path of the running fight, past the Paul Revere capture site, the Captain William Smith House, and Hartwell Tavern
The Wayside: a National Historic Landmark and home to Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Margaret Sidney
Barrett's Farm: the farm British troops marched to search for military stores
Main visitor center: on Route 2A/Battle Road, with a 25-minute show, "Road to Revolution"

The Town of Lexington owns and maintains Lexington Battle Green, which is part of the story.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Minute Man National Historical Park", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0