Concord, Massachusetts
Shops
Artisan's Way - fine art and unique hand painted craft items, including works in cermaics, wood, glass; 18 Walden St., 978-369-4400WEBSITE
Barefoot Books Studio - for children: books, storytelling, arts & crafts, music, puppets, dress-up; 89 Thoreau St., 978-369-1770WEBSITE
Barrow Bookstore - used book store, specializing in Concord authors; 79 Main St., 978-369-6084WEBSITE
Blue Dry Goods - men's clothing store; also, boys clothing; 16 Walden St., 978-369-1120WEBSITE
Brine's Sporting Goods - men's and women's sport apparel; sports equipment; online coupon; 69 Main St., 978-369-2225WEBSITE
Colonial Stores - lingerie & sleepwear, many quality brands; bath products, hosiery, perfume, accessories; 24 Main St., 978-369-5000WEBSITE
Comina - international home decor items; 9 Walden St., 978-341-0091WEBSITE
Concord Lamp & Shade - high quality lamps and lampshades; custom lamps; lamp repair; 21 Walden St., 978-369-3000WEBSITE
Fairbank & Perry Goldsmiths - unique fine jewelry; gemstone, wedding & diamond rings; custom jewelry; 32 Main St., 978-371-1088WEBSITE
FootStock - high end comfort shoes, boots; European styles; 46 Main St., 978-287-4034WEBSITE
Frame-ables - custom framing, restoration, conservation; also, Gallery 111 which features artists' work, pottery, antique maps, historic postcards and prints; 111 Thoreau St., 978-369-5053WEBSITE
Fritz & Gigi, The Children's Shop - infant and children's clothing boutique; 79 Main St., 978-369-3253WEBSITE
Grasshopper Shop - unique and beautiful women's clothing, accessories and jewelry; 36 Main St., 978-369-8295WEBSITE
Hatch - high quality, stylish home decor products, clothing and accessories; Marimekko & Iittalla items; 14 Walden St., 978-369-0252WEBSITE
Jack + Toba - furniture, antiques, rugs; vintage clothing, accessories and home decor; 17 Walden St., 978-369-4060WEBSITE
Juju - women's and men's clothing; outerwear, hats, sports accessories, shoes, boots; 82 and 97 Thoreau St., 978-369-0070WEBSITE
Lacoste Gallery - contemporary art; sculpture, ceramics; 25 Main St., 978-369-0278WEBSITE
Lyn Evans - women's clothing boutique; designer brands; casual and dressy; jewelry, handbags, accessories; 29 Main St., 978-369-5760WEBSITE
Montague Gallery - gallery w/paintings, sculpture, figurines; Ukranian pysanky, Easter eggs; 10 Walden St., 978-287-4800WEBSITE
Nesting On Main - antique shop; also includes garden products; 44 Main St., 978-369-4133WEBSITE
North Bridge Antiques - antique shop; collectibles, tableware, jewelry, furniture; 28 Walden St., 978-371-1442WEBSITE
Perceptions - clothing, gifts and jewelry; also, unique glassware and pottery; 59 Main St., 978-371-1139WEBSITE
Sara Campbell Ltd. - fashion designer owned shop with limited edition unique women's clothing; 41 Main St., 978-369-3223WEBSITE
Sole - shoe store with wide price range; also, accessories, jewelry, scarves; 109 Thoreau St., 978-369-0025WEBSITE
The Concord Bookshop - independent bookshop; events, book signings, full service, books for all ages; 65 Main St., 978-369-2405WEBSITE
The Concord Cheese Shop - international cheeses and wine; lunch and dinner to go; sandwiches, soups and salads; gift baskets; 29 Walden St., Concord, 978-369-5778WEBSITE
The Concord Museum Shop - hats, walking sticks, t-shirts, tea pots, books, postcards, ornaments; 53 Cambridge Tpke., 978-369-9763WEBSITE
The Cottage - furniture, window treatments, home decor items, interior design, custom pieces; 15 Monument Sq., 978-369-2000WEBSITE
The Famous Concord Shop - cookware and small appliances; international products; tablecloths; 13 Walden St., 978-371-2286WEBSITE
The Muses Window - women's clothing, jewelry by local & national artisans, fine crafts, gifts, wall art; 44 Main 2nd Fl., 978-287-5501WEBSITE
The Toy Shop of Concord - diverse selection; wooden, dress up, musical, science, nature toys, lots more; 4 Walden St., 978-369-2553WEBSITE
Thoreauly Antiques - various antique items; memorabilia, books, jewelry, furniture, tabletop, art work; 25 Walden St., 978-371-0100WEBSITE
Zrinka - women's clothing; also, shawls, scarves, accessories; contemporary abstract art paintings; 1 Walden St., 978-254-5705WEBSITE
West Concord
A New Leaf - new and consignment furniture; gifts; 74 and 75 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-341-8471WEBSITE
Concord Outfitters - fly fishing gear; men's and women's outdoor clothing; 113 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-318-0330WEBSITE
Concord Tea Cakes - cakes, cupcakes, muffins, bagels, soup, salad, sandwiches; 59 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-369-7644WEBSITE
Debra's Natural Gourmet - fresh produce, organic foods, herbs, vitamins, natural products; 98 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-371-7573WEBSITE
Merlin's Silver Star Studio - jewelry studio; jewelry making classes for small groups; 336 Baker Ave., West Concord, 978-371-0300WEBSITE
Nashoba Brook Bakery - bakery, breads, cafe, lunch take out, coffee shop; 152 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-318-1999WEBSITE
Ninety Nine Restaurant - family friendly casual restaurant; 13 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-369-0300WEBSITE
Noa Designs - jewelry and fine crafts made by New England artists; 135 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-610-6526WEBSITE
Pet Source - pet shop offering pet food and supplies; 1173 Main St., West Concord, 978-371-7072WEBSITE
Reasons to be Cheerful - homemade ice cream with toppings, Karma coffee, cookies, parties; 110 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-610-6248WEBSITE
West Concord 5 & 10 - general store in style of old Woolworth five and dime stores; variety of items including school supplies, toys, gifts, candy, hardware, greeting cards and more; 106 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-369-9011WEBSITE
Article about West Concord 5 and 10 - visitingnewengland.comWEBSITE
West Concord Depot - general information from Wikipedia; rail station located at Commonwealth Ave. and Main St., West ConcordWEBSITE
General Information
Boston lingo - universalhub.com ; guide to Boston's unique words and phrasesWEBSITE
Calendar of Events - Chamber of Commerce; chamber business listing; calendar of eventsWEBSITE
General Concord Information - Town of Concord website; general informationWEBSITE
Visitor Information - Chamber of Commerce visitor site; info about historical sitesWEBSITE
Maps
Map of Concord - google map of Concord at newenglandtravelplanner.comWEBSITE
Map of Concord Area - frommers.comWEBSITE
Map of Concord Center - mapquest map at Main Streets Market & Cafe siteWEBSITE
Restaurants
Bedford Farms Ice Cream - homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt; indoor area & counter; at Concord Depot; 68 Thoreau St., Concord, 978-341-0000WEBSITE
Concord Provisions - grocery store with salads, sandwiches, wine for picnic lunches; 75 Thoreau St., West Concord, 978-369-5555WEBSITE
Concord Tea Cakes - cakes, cupcakes, muffins, bagels, soup, salad, sandwiches; 59 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-369-7644WEBSITE
Concord's Colonial Inn - historic colonial style inn; lodging and restaurant; brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea; 48 Monument Sq., Concord, 978-369-9200WEBSITE
Farfalle Italian Market & Cafe - Italian grocery; breakfast, lunch, dinner; also take out; at Concord Depot; 26 Concord Crossing, West Concord, 978-369-2900WEBSITE
Helen's - small restaurant and ice cream shop; breakfast, lunch and supper; 17 Main St., Concord, 978-369-9885WEBSITE
Longfellow's Wayside Inn - colonial inn & tavern; historic site; 10 guest rooms; lunch & dinner; located 11 miles away; 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, 978-443-1776WEBSITE
Main Streets Market & Cafe - breakfast, bakery, lunch, dinner, full bar, live music; 42 Main St., Concord, 978-369-9948WEBSITE
Nashoba Brook Bakery - bakery, breads, cafe, lunch take out, coffee shop; 152 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-318-1999WEBSITE
Ninety Nine Restaurant - family friendly casual restaurant; 13 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-369-0300WEBSITE
Reasons to be Cheerful - homemade ice cream with toppings, Karma coffee, cookies, parties; 110 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, 978-610-6248WEBSITE
The Concord Cheese Shop - international cheeses and wine; lunch and dinner to go; sandwiches, soups and salads; gift baskets; 29 Walden St., Concord, 978-369-5778WEBSITE
Verrill Farm - farmstand with baked goods, pies, sandwiches, soups, salads, prepared meals to go, fresh produce, locally made foods; 3 mile drive from Concord and West Concord; 11 Wheeler Rd., 978-369-4494WEBSITE
Restaurants Overview for Concord - newenglandtravelplanner.comWEBSITE
Accommodations
Concord's Colonial Inn - historic colonial style inn; lodging and restaurant; brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea; 48 Monument Sq., Concord, 978-369-9200WEBSITE
Hawthorne Inn Bed & Breakfast - closed for renovation until Spring 2017; located in nearby Concord; across from Hawthorne's home, Wayside; 462 Lexington Rd., Concord, 978-369-5610WEBSITE
Longfellow's Wayside Inn - colonial inn & tavern; historic site; 10 guest rooms; lunch & dinner; located 11 miles away; 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, 978-443-1776WEBSITE
North Bridge Inn - small B&B in village with 6 elegant suites; full breakfast; 21 Monument St., Concord, 978-371-0014WEBSITE
List of Inns - theconcordlife.comWEBSITE
Events, Activities, Attractions
Concord Art Association - galleries; exhibits; contemporary art; 37 Lexington Rd., 978-369-2578WEBSITE
Fruitlands Museum - site of Bronson Alcott's communal living experiment; seasonal; 20 minute drive west; 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, 978-456-3924WEBSITE
Great Brook Farm State Park - seasonal tour of working dairy barn; hiking; specific days for public tours; 165 North Rd., 978-369-6312WEBSITE
Great Brook Ski Touring Center - cross country skiing; rentals, rustic lodge; located in Carlisle; 1018 Lowell St., Carlisle, 978-369-7486WEBSITE
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - trails, visitor center with exhibits, workshops, events; 73 Weir Hill Rd., Sudbury, 978-443-4661WEBSITE
Gropius House - home of Walter Gropius in nearby Lincoln, architect of 20th century; 68 Baker Bridge Rd., Lincoln, 781-259-8098WEBSITE
Minute Man National Historical Park/Old North Bridge - location of battle at the Old North Bridge; N. Bridge Visitor Ctr; 174 Libery St., Concord, 978-369-6993WEBSITE
Orchard House - next to The Wayside; place & setting where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women; 399 Lexington Rd., 978-369-4118WEBSITE
The Concord Museum - revolutionary and literary exhibits; special exhibits such as toys, tea making; 200 Lexington Rd., 978-369-9763WEBSITE
The Concord Museum Shop - hats, walking sticks, t-shirts, tea pots, books, postcards, ornaments; 53 Cambridge Tpke., 978-369-9763WEBSITE
The Olde Manse - home to Hawthorne and Emerson; center of political, social and literary discourse; 269 Monument St., 978-369-3909WEBSITE
The Wayside - part of Minute Man National Historic Park; historic home to American authors; 455 Lexington Rd., 978-318-7863WEBSITE
Walden Pond - Walden Pond State Reservation; hiking; self-guided & guided walks; swimming in summer; 915 Walden St., 978-369-3254WEBSITE
deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park - art museum, outdoor sculptures; museum shop; 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, 781-259-8355WEBSITE
Ralph Waldo Emerson House Information - history of house; study furnishings at Concord MuseumWEBSITE
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery - Town of Concord; history and informationWEBSITE
The Concord Minuteman Statue - statue at the Old North Bridge in the Minute Man National Historical ParkWEBSITE
The Thoreau Society - organization dedicated to Henry Thoreau; activities, programs, eventsWEBSITE
The Walden Woods Project - walden.org; self-guided and guided walks; lectures, Thoreau InstituteWEBSITE
Kids
Concord Art Association - galleries; exhibits; contemporary art; 37 Lexington Rd., 978-369-2578WEBSITE
Fruitlands Museum - site of Bronson Alcott's communal living experiment; seasonal; 20 minute drive west; 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, 978-456-3924WEBSITE
Great Brook Farm State Park - seasonal tour of working dairy barn; hiking; specific days for public tours; 165 North Rd., 978-369-6312WEBSITE
Great Brook Ski Touring Center - cross country skiing; rentals, rustic lodge; located in Carlisle; 1018 Lowell St., Carlisle, 978-369-7486WEBSITE
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - trails, visitor center with exhibits, workshops, events; 73 Weir Hill Rd., Sudbury, 978-443-4661WEBSITE
Gropius House - home of Walter Gropius in nearby Lincoln, architect of 20th century; 68 Baker Bridge Rd., Lincoln, 781-259-8098WEBSITE
Minute Man National Historical Park/Old North Bridge - location of battle at the Old North Bridge; N. Bridge Visitor Ctr; 174 Libery St., Concord, 978-369-6993WEBSITE
Orchard House - next to The Wayside; place & setting where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women; 399 Lexington Rd., 978-369-4118WEBSITE
The Concord Museum - revolutionary and literary exhibits; special exhibits such as toys, tea making; 200 Lexington Rd., 978-369-9763WEBSITE
The Olde Manse - home to Hawthorne and Emerson; center of political, social and literary discourse; 269 Monument St., 978-369-3909WEBSITE
The Wayside - part of Minute Man National Historic Park; historic home to American authors; 455 Lexington Rd., 978-318-7863WEBSITE
Walden Pond - Walden Pond State Reservation; hiking; self-guided & guided walks; swimming in summer; 915 Walden St., 978-369-3254WEBSITE
deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park - art museum, outdoor sculptures; museum shop; 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, 781-259-8355WEBSITE
Ralph Waldo Emerson House Information - history of house; study furnishings at Concord MuseumWEBSITE
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery - Town of Concord; history and informationWEBSITE
The Concord Minuteman Statue - statue at the Old North Bridge in the Minute Man National Historical ParkWEBSITE
The Thoreau Society - organization dedicated to Henry Thoreau; activities, programs, eventsWEBSITE
The Walden Woods Project - walden.org; self-guided and guided walks; lectures, Thoreau InstituteWEBSITE
Pictures & Videos
Concord Photos - newenglandtravelplanner.comWEBSITE
Magazines & Blogs
Concord Nature - sense-of-place-concord.blogspot.com; naturalists' view of Concord, including photos from Great Meadows National Wildlife RefugeWEBSITE
Insider's Guide to Historic Concord - theconcordlife.comWEBSITE
