Walden Pond - Concord Kayaking
- Address: 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742
- Phone: +1 978 369 3254
- Website:www.mass.gov
| Average Rating |
3.5
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41+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yelp | 3.5 |
40+ reviews |
| Frommers | 2.0 |
1+ reviews |
Walden Pond
915 Walden StreetConcord, MA 01742
Walden Pond Details
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- historic sites nearby
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Descriptions from Across the Web
- Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847. His experience at Walden provided the material for the book Walden, which is credited with helping to inspire awareness and respect for the natural environment. Walden Pond is a National Historic Landmark and is considered... more on GoCityKids.com
- The conservation movement started here, in a small wooden structure where a misunderstood social activist moved to "live deliberately." A pile of stones marks the site of the cabin where Henry David Thoreau lived from 1845 to 1847. Today the picturesque park is an extremely popular destination fo... more on Frommers
- Before May 25- Daily: 8 - 6, Admission Free - After May 25-Daily: 5am - 8pm, Parking - $2,Season parking Pass: $15, Parking free with Senior Pass. Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847. His experience at Walden provided the material for the book Walden, which i... more on GoingToTheBeach.com
- Henry David Thoreau's two-year stay at Walden Pond in the 1840s and his book made an impact on environmental philosophy that continues to resound today. Walden Pond and the surrounding woods provide an lesson in the relationship between humanity and nature. After Thoreau's stay, the 400-acre rese... more on LLBean.com
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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4.0
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Katia M. 's review
Get there early, stake out your spot, and bring headphones. And spend most of your time on the trails or in the water outside of the swimming areas. ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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4.0
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Nicole P. 's review
I have a soft spot for Walden Pond because I grew up on lakes/ponds and have a hard time finding such places to swim in MA. (If ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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3.0
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Tom M. 's review
5 Stars on a Saturday morning in April/May, 1 star on a Saturday morning in July. This place can be way too crowded in the summer, or during off season ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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3.0
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Kerri O. 's review
It'd be nice without the people... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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1.0
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David d. 's review
NASTIEST SKINNY DIPPERS, EVER!! a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
Directions
From Boston, take Route 2 West to Route 126 and follow signs.
Rte. 126
Hours
Daily 8am-sunset
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Parking $5
Other Web Resources
- www.mass.gov
- http://www.bostonusa.com
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