New Englanders love ice cream…. and no better place to get it than right here in Concord & Carlisle! Check these businesses for open hours & carryout options. Bedford Farms, 68 Thoreau Street, Concord Helen’s Restaurant, 17 Main Street, Concord Reasons to Be Cheerful 10 Commonwealth Avenue […]
Start your day with a bike or hike along the Assabet River Rail Trail, 9.2 mile section of the trail is paved and open to the public, with 13 parking lots along the way. The Assabet River Rail Trail, Inc. (ARRT) is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of promoting the […]
Venture out for a Night OUT of Town…. Two great spots for a date night (or family night or night with a friend): LookOut Farm , 89 Pleasant Street, South Natick You may know about LookOut Farm from apple picking but you’ll gain a whole new appreciation for this beautiful spot once you have […]
What better way to embrace summer than a day at the beach? In just under an hour from Concord, you can get to Crane Beach and the beautiful Crane Estate at Castle Hill. Become a Trustees member and enjoy discounts and passes to dozens of Trustees sites, including Crane and Concord’s Old Manse. You’ll appreciate […]
The Concord Museum offers so many lessons about our history. Did you know significance of July 23? On July 23, 1846, Henry David Thoreau spent a night in the Concord Jail. Learn more about the story behind Thoreau’s arrest and how it sparked his essay “Civil Disobedience” in this week’s edition of History at Home presented […]
Grab your bikes and bikes racks and head to Ayer or Groton. Park your car (in one of the suggested parking lots below) and explore the great outdoors along this 11 mile bike trail that connects Ayer, MA to Nashua, NH. The trail is also open to walking, dogwalking (leash) rollerblading and horseback riding. The […]
Do you know about the Concord Agriculture Committee? The purpose of the Committee is to provide a forum for the discussion of interest and concern to farmers in Concord and to advise the Board of Selectmen concerning how the town can help to support farming in Concord. CONCORD AG DAY IS NOW CONCORD AG WEEK! […]
Concord & Carlisle is full of farms, farm stands and nurseries. We’re so lucky to have such an abundance of local growers and suppliers, all within our town borders. “Concord has been an agricultural community for centuries, and agriculture remains a central piece of Concord’s identity and economy even today. With 1004 acres in active […]
Have you heard about Summer Quest? Minute Man National Historical Park with our friends at The Umbrella Arts and Environment Program, Drumlin Farm-Mass Audubon, OARS, the Concord Land Conservation Trust, and some other area organizations, have created a ton of free summer activities for you to choose from! Complete those activities to collect badges and […]
Did You Know that There is New Rail Trail Art on the West Concord Bike Path? Yes there is! Concord’s own Umbrella Arts Center has created a Whimsical “Go Out Doors” art scene that brightens the West Concord Bike Path. Inspired by NYC’s En Plein Air doors on the Highline, “Go Out Doors” is West […]