Walden Pond - Concord Kayaking

  • Address: 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742
  • Phone: +1 978 369 3254
  • Website:www.mass.gov
Average Rating
3.5
 41+ reviews
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3.5
 40+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
 1+ reviews
Walden Pond
915 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742

Walden Pond Details

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  • children's activities
  • historic sites nearby
  • Restaurant nearby

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  • Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847. His experience at Walden provided the material for ... 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 ... more on frommers.com
  • 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 is credited with helping to inspire awareness and respect for the natural environment. Because of Thoreau's legacy, Walden Pond has been designated a National Historic Landmark and is considered the birthplace of the conservation ... more on GoingToTheBeach.com, Inc.
  • 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 ... more on L.L.Bean

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4.0
Katia M. 's review

Get there early, stake out your spot, and bring headphones. And spend most of ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

4.0
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 ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

3.0
Tom M. 's review

5 Stars on a Saturday morning in April/May, 1 star on a Saturday morning in July. ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

3.0
Kerri O. 's review

It'd be nice without ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

1.0
David d. 's review

NASTIEST SKINNY DIPPERS, ... 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

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  • Admission: Parking $5

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