Acton MA Landmarks & Monuments
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AThe Old Manse
- 269 Monument Street
Concord, MA - 9783693909
- Overview Both Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne lived and wrote in this stately home. more on TripAdvisor
- Overview The engaging history of this home touches on the military and the literary, but it's mostly the story of a family. The Rev. William Emerson built the Old Manse in 1770 and watched the Battle of Concord from the yard. He died during the Revolutionary War, and for almost 170 years the house was hom... more on Frommers
The Old Manse
269 Monument StreetConcord, MA
BMinute Man National Historic Park
- 174 Liberty St
Concord,MA,01742 - +1 978 369 6993
- History, Smistory this place rocks even if the only thought you have when someone says Minuteman is your jerk of an ex-boyfriend. Such a great place ... more on Yelp
- About half an hour out of Boston, and so worth the visit. The park cuts through Lexington, Bedford, Lincoln, and continues most of the way to Concord, ... more on Yelp
Minute Man National Historic Park
174 Liberty StConcord,MA,01742
CCodman House
- 36 Codman Road
Lincoln, MA 01773 - 7812598843
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Lincoln, Massachusetts (7.7 miles from Acton)
- This is part one of a two part review! more on Yelp
- Overview Codman House is a historic house set on a 16-acre estate at 36 Codman Road, Lincoln, Massachusetts. Thanks to a gift by Dorothy Codman, it has been owned by Historic New England since 1969 and is open to the public June 1–October 15, Wednesday–Sunday. An admission fee is charged. The original... more on En.wikipedia.org
Codman House
36 Codman RoadLincoln, MA 01773
DBoston Public Library
- 700 Boylston St.
Boston, MA , USA - +1 617 536 5400 x2317
- Overview Boston Public Library regularly screens free family, foreign, classic, and documentary films in the Rabb Lecture ... more on Fodor's
- Overview This venerable institution is a handsome temple to literature and a valuable research library. When the building was opened in 1895, it confirmed the status of architects McKim, Mead & White as apostles of the Renaissance Revival style while reinforcing Boston's commitment to an enlightened c... more on Fodor's
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St.Boston, MA , USA
EMinute Man National Historical Park
- 174 Liberty St
Concord, MA 01742 - Park Headquarters (978) 369-6993
- Highlights: visitor center, guided tours, restrooms more
- Location: Concord, Massachusetts (4.4 miles from Acton)
- Overview Created in 1959, this 900-acre park preserves locations that were significant during the battles of Lexington and Concord, which signaled the beginning of the American War for Independence. Historic sites include North Bridge, Hartwell Tavern and \"Battle Road.\" The park also includes The Waysid... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview A Revolution begins - A Nation is born. On April 19, 1775, the American Revolution began at Lexington and Concord with a clash of arms known to history as "the shot heard round the world." At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitor... more on Nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
174 Liberty StConcord, MA 01742
FCity Hall
- Congress St. at North St.
Boston, MA , USA
- Overview Over the years, various plans—involving gardens, restaurants, music, and hotels—have been floated to make this a more-people-friendly site. Possibly the only thing that would ameliorate Bostonians' collective distaste for the chilly Government Center is selling it. But for the moment,... more on Fodor's
City Hall
Congress St. at North St.Boston, MA , USA
GRobert Treat Paine Estate
- 100 Robert Treat Pane Dr
Waltham,MA,02452 - 7813143290
- A beautiful place to visit, and you can have weddings there too. My friends did this, and it worked out wonderfully. Very ... more on Yelp
- I got married here, so of course I am going to be somewhat biased about the place. more on Yelp
Robert Treat Paine Estate
100 Robert Treat Pane DrWaltham,MA,02452
HLowell National Hisorical Park Visitor Center
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- 246 Market St
Lowell,MA,01852 - 9789705000
- When you think National Park Services, you probably imagine trees and wildlife with hiking trails and boating. Lowell is unique in that the National Historic ... more on Yelp
Lowell National Hisorical Park Visitor Center
246 Market StLowell,MA,01852
IStonehurst
- 100 Robert Treat Paine D
Waltham,MA,02452 - 7813143290
- This building on the Paine Estate is amazing. There's a lovely vista from the back porch, plenty of space for dinner and dancing. I was here for a wedding ... more on Yelp
Stonehurst
100 Robert Treat Paine DWaltham,MA,02452
JBeaver Brook Reservation
- 66 Mill St
Waltham,MA,02478 - 6174846357
- Nice walking trails, beautiful woods, and even a kiddie sprinkler area for the little ones to cool off during the summer.... ... more on Yelp
- We used to take over the Pond area in Junior High School for Capture the Flag Games. Honestly, though, we were the only ones there, ever. It seems ... more on Yelp
Beaver Brook Reservation
66 Mill StWaltham,MA,02478
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