Its nice place, has great history, but has no value, if you don't have guided tour or already had historic background of this place.We went as family and loved the history.
The Concord Bridgr is a symbol or the American Revolution. The picturesque area around the bridge must have been scary on The original April 19th. Yet the farmers and shopkeepers of Ma. Were able to stand up against the well trained British Regulars. The Concord Bridge, town, cementary and battle road is truly an American Gem to visit. Takes at least half a day but stay longer and have lunch at a colonial inn.
I'd heard the story plenty of times. I'd read a few books on the topic. I stopped in the Minutemen visitor center and seen the presentation just prior to my visit here but I still wasn't quite prepared for how impactful it would be. I was simply awestruck. I've done plenty of historical sightseeing to lots of cool spots (Ft. Sumter and Gettysburg for example) but none had the lasting impact on this country (or me) quite like what happened here. Walking across the Old North Bridge, seeing the memorials, and visiting the grave of the British soldiers was a great moment for me.
If you are in Concord, you must see the historic North Bridge. If you're lucky a gentleman will be standing by the bridge in a red uniform and ready, willing and able to give you a full history of the North Bridge. He'll even take a photo with you.
I enjoy visiting battle sites. I have been looking forward to visiting Lexington and Concord for some time. My wife and I were there yesterday and it was a very warm and beautiful fall day. We arrived mid afternoon and there was hardly anyone there. As I sat and looked at North Bridge it was not difficult to envision what happened there. I found it very moving and am sure I will return in the future.
It's a great place to soak in the history of Concord. Stop and read the plaques along the way and visit the gift shop. Great for all ages.
Start at the bridge end parking lot and explore the bridge and the river. Then walk up to the main house which is the visitors center. The kids can freely explore the passages in the garden and then do a quick tour of the exhibits in the building. We have lived here for many years and my kids never got tired of taking the dog and exploring the Old North Bridge. Great fun to construct leaf boats and let them sail under the bridge.
I am personally not a history lover, but if you're in Concord, this is really a place you should go. It's a pretty walk if anything!
...but the wife wouldn't let me. This is a fantastic journey back in time, a must see for anyone who loves history. It's a short walk, and worth it.
Best free show in Concord--and one of the best in New England. I'm a bit biased, having lived in Concord for 28 years--but I keep going back to North Bridge especially when visitors are in town, plus it's a nice place to picnic. The National Historic Site park rangers give their renditions of the bridge's history several times a day, during season. Some rangers are particularly gifted, quoting verbatim from diaries of the period. There you will find Daniel Chester French's statue of the Minute Man with Emerson's "Concord Hymn" (rude bridge that arched the flood...shot heard round the world) inscribed beneath. And recently the historic home of a free, black farmer of Concord, Caesar Robbins, has been moved next to the North Bridge parking lot--worth a look--and a lecture if you're inclined.