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 in Concord the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of the Concord authors.

The DeCordova Museum in nearby Lincoln offers the only permanent public sculpture park in New England. Close to 80 modern and contemporary works grace the 35-acre site. The Museum’s Sculpture Terrace serves as an open air gallery for exhibitions by nationally recognized sculptors. The Sculpture Park is open to the public every day of the year from dawn until dusk.

The farm and buildings at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle comprise a classic eastern Massachusetts agricultural landscape. The arrangement of open fields, sturdy walls, diversified woodlands and historic structures are significant images of our agricultural past. An active dairy farm operates year-round and guided barn tours are available from May to October. Amidst the beautiful scenery lie 20 miles of trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.

The Nashua River Rail Trail from Ayer to Dunstable on the New Hampshire border travels along a varied landscape, offers numerous scenic overlooks, opportunities to see wildlife and has several resting stops. The trail is particularly attractive during fall foliage season.

During the summer you may be able to watch historical reenactments at Minute Man NHP. more…

The DeCordova Museum has one of the few sculpture parks in the world to maintain a constantly rotating program. more…