The Wayside

Got a tour from one of the volunteers and it was fantastic. Definitely recommend a visit.

Great commentary and tour by ranger Rick. Crazy how many different lives were changed in a single house across multiple generations and how the house grew with each.

In late May, The Wayside is still closed because of the pandemic. No tours available. But you can still stop by and look at the outside. The Wayside is a...

Long tour. Fascinating peek into the eccentric mind of the beloved Concordian author. If you are a literary buff, history buff or curious George... this is...

So much literary history in one building. A must see....

FREE ADMISSION and close free parking across the street. This is the home of Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne at different times in their lives but it is also the home of other authors and is an original witness house for the Revolutionary War battles of Lexington and Concord. Of course the home has had additions and modifications over the ages but it is possible to go on a tour led by National Park Service rangers. On the days when the house is open there are people who portray the residents. There is also a small visitor center and gift shop. Nextdoor is there is another Alcott family home which is also good but admission is charged.

When in Concord, due to my admiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne, I try to at least stop by The Wayside. This trip, we made it on Memorial Day, the opening day...

Very well preserved house. Nice piece of American history.

Had another blessed trip with my beautiful wife

Beautiful home of Nathaniel Hawthorn, Louisa May Alcott, and Margaret Sydney.

Was not able to spend a lot of time. I would recommend if you have time to take the tour.

Absolutely one of my favorite historic sites in Concord, if not in all of New England. The Wayside was the only home ever owned by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and...