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The Grasshopper Shop, Main St., Concord, Ma.
The North Bridge near The Old Manse on Monument St., Minuteman National Park, Concord, Ma.

In downtown Concord you can find a variety of shops on Main, Walden and Thoreau Streets amidst historic churches and colonial era homes. (Read More)


Taking a short drive, history buffs can visit the North Bridge in Minuteman Park, the Concord Museum, Walden Pond, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and homes of American authors in this pastoral suburb. You won't want to miss Revolutionary Concord, a fun gift shop on Main St. tucked away downstairs. The well stocked Concord Bookstore has works by local authors. Antiques, collectibles, decor, jewelry, footwear and a cheese shop can be found as well. Clothing shops include Grasshopper Shop, Blue Dry Goods and Brine's. Eateries like Market Cafe, Helen's, Comella's, Fiorella's, and Sally Ann's are a few of your options. The Concord Visitors Center helps Revolutionary War buffs take walking tours, visit sites, and see annual re-enactments in April. West Concord located 2.5 miles away has a handful of stores and treats. Enjoy the shops and sites of this historic town! (Less)


Concord, Massachusetts

In downtown Concord you can find a variety of shops on Main, Walden and Thoreau Streets amidst historic churches and colonial era homes. Taking a short drive, history buffs can visit the North Bridge in Minuteman Park, the Concord Museum, Walden Pond, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and homes of American authors in this pastoral suburb. You won't want to miss Revolutionary Concord, a fun gift shop on Main St. tucked away downstairs. The well stocked Concord Bookstore has works by local authors. Antiques, collectibles, decor, jewelry, footwear and a cheese shop can be found as well. Clothing shops include Grasshopper Shop, Blue Dry Goods and Brine's. Eateries like Market Cafe, Helen's, Comella's, Fiorella's, and Sally Ann's are a few of your options. The Concord Visitors Center helps Revolutionary War buffs take walking tours, visit sites, and see annual re-enactments in April. West Concord located 2.5 miles away has a handful of stores and treats. Enjoy the shops and sites of this historic town!


Shops
Artinian Jewelery - unique jewelry designs, custom pieces, gold and gemstone creations, engravings, appraisals, repairs; 39 Main St. 978-371-7110WEBSITE
Artisans Way - fine art and unique hand painted craft items, including works in ceramics, wood, glass; 18 Walden St. 978-369-4400WEBSITE
Barrow Bookstore - used book store, specializing in Concord authors; 79 Main St. 978-369-6084WEBSITE
Best of British - imports from U.K. including clothing, accessories, food items, sweets, books, flags; 29 Main St. 978-341-9013WEBSITE
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 sports apparel; sports equipment; 69 Main St. 978-369-2225WEBSITE
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
Dotted I - stationery, custom invitations, announcements, gifts, candles; 1 Walden St. 978-369-6050WEBSITE
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
George Vassel Jewelers - local family owned jewelry shop creating custom designed jewelry; also, estate jewelry, art work and collectibles; 40 Main St. 978-369-2936WEBSITE
Graem Nuts and Chocolate - European inspired nut roaster offering nuts, organic dried fruits, chocolates; gift boxes too; 49 Main St. 978-776-6645WEBSITE
Grasshopper Shop - unique and beautiful women's clothing, accessories and jewelry; 36 Main St. 978-369-8295WEBSITE
Holiday Boutique - women's clothing boutique, plus gifts, cards, candles, accessories; 44 Main St. 978-369-3241WEBSITE
Irresistibles - women's clothing boutique with many brands; also jewelry and accessories; 16 Walden St. 978-369-5946WEBSITE
Jack + Toba - furniture, antiques, rugs; vintage clothing, accessories and home decor; 10 Walden St. 978-369-4060WEBSITE
J. McLaughlin - men's and women's clothing; 14 Walden St. 978-776-6997WEBSITE
Juju - women's clothing and accessories; 82 Thoreau St. 978-369-0070WEBSITE
Lacoste Gallery - contemporary art; sculpture, ceramics; 25 Main St. 978-369-0278WEBSITE
Lyn Evans - CLOSED in Concord; open in Wellesley and Norwell; women's clothing boutique; designer brands; casual and dressy; jewelry, handbags, accessories; 29 Main St. 978-369-5760WEBSITE
Montague Gallery - CLOSED; gallery w/paintings, sculpture, figurines; Wee Forest Folk figurines, Ukranian pysanky, Easter eggs; 10 Walden St. 978-287-4800WEBSITE
Nesting - antique shop featuring vintage and new items; also includes garden products, decor, gifts; 44 Main St. 978-369-4133WEBSITE
North Bridge Antiques - antique shop; collectibles, tableware, jewelry, furniture, paintings; 28 Walden St. 978-371-1442WEBSITE
Patina Green - decor, accessories, gifts, soaps, gifts, puzzles, table linens, stationery; 59 Main St. 978-369-1708WEBSITE
Priscilla Candy Shop - handmade chocolates and candies; 19 Walden St. 978-371-0585WEBSITE
Revolutionary Concord - gift shop, souvenirs, holiday ornaments, candles, cards, soap, hand lotions, puzzles, accessories, jewelry, decor; located downstairs, but you can use back entrance to avoid the stairs; 32 Main St. 978-371-1635WEBSITE
Sara Campbell Ltd. - fashion designer owned shop with limited edition unique women's clothing and accessories; 41 Main St. 978-369-3223WEBSITE
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
Thoreauly Antiques - various antique items; memorabilia, books, jewelry, furniture, tabletop, art work; 25 Walden St. 978-371-0100WEBSITE
Thoreau Society Shop at Walden Pond - Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond, and Concord authors related books, gifts, accessories, t-shirts, notecards, postcards, souvenirs, calendars, toys, artwork, photographs; 915 Walden St. 978-287-5477WEBSITE
West Concord
A New Leaf - new and consignment furniture; gifts; 74 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-341-8471WEBSITE
Barefoot Books Studio - for children: books, storytelling, arts & crafts, music, puppets, dress-up; 23 Bradford St., West Concord 617-651-0252WEBSITE
Concord Art and Antiques - antiques shop with fine art, jewelry, lamps, coins, rugs, ceramics, furniture; 129 Commonwealth Ave. 978-369-1741WEBSITE
Concord Firefly - jewelry, gifts, women's clothing, accessories, gifts; 23 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-341-8904WEBSITE
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 - CHANGED to mostly online; unique jewelry, some studio events; also, featured at Umbrella Arts Center events; 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
Puck and Abby - simple and minimalist home decor, tableware, glassware; accessories, gifts, totes, bags; 84 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 508-335-7981WEBSITE
Reasons to be Cheerful - homemade ice cream with toppings, Karma coffee, cookies, parties; 110 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-610-6248WEBSITE
Reflections Women's Consignment Boutique - consignment shop offering brand name women's apparel, designer and artisan clothing and accessories at discounted prices; 101 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-287-0727WEBSITE
Saltbox Kitchen - farm to table restaurant; breakfast, lunch, dinner; 84 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-610-6020WEBSITE
Woods Hill Table - farm to table restaurant; dinner; Saturday brunch; 24 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-254-1435WEBSITE

West Concord Depot - general information from Wikipedia; rail station located at Commonwealth Ave. and Main St., West ConcordWEBSITE

General Information
Concord Visitor Center - visitconcord.org; information center in downtown Concord, and website; lots of helpful visitor suggestions, including historic sites, walking tours, restaurants, accommodations, shops, events; 58 Main St. 978-318-3100WEBSITE
Boston lingo - universalhub.com ; guide to Boston's unique words and phrasesWEBSITE
Calendar of Events - Chamber of Commerce; chamber business listing; calendar of eventsWEBSITE
Concord Photos - newenglandtravelplanner.comWEBSITE
Discover Concord - visitor information magazine available in town or online; 978-435-2266WEBSITE
General Concord Information - Town of Concord website; general informationWEBSITE
Historical Guides - books, maps, coin, medal, dvd about Concord; Town of Concord siteWEBSITE

Restaurants
Bedford Farms Ice Cream - homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt; indoor area & counter; at Concord Depot; 68 Thoreau St., Concord 978-341-0000WEBSITE
Caffe Nero - cafe serving a variety of coffee drinks plus baked goods; 55 Main St. 978-759-2131WEBSITE
Comella's - casual Italian restaurant serving pizzas, calzones, pasta dishes, subs, sandwiches, wraps, salads, gluten free choices, kids menu; 33 Main St., Concord 978-369-9555WEBSITE
Concord Market - grocer offering prepared meals, locally sourced fresh foods, cheeses, baked goods; 77 Lowell Rd. 978-369-7500WEBSITE
Concord Provisions - grocery store with salads, sandwiches, wine for picnic lunches; 75 Thoreau St., West Concord 978-369-5555WEBSITE
Concord's Colonial Inn - historic colonial style inn located in downtown Concord; lodging and restaurant; brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea; 48 Monument Sq., Concord 978-369-9200WEBSITE
Concord Tea Cakes - cakes, cupcakes, muffins, bagels, soup, salad, sandwiches; 59 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-369-7644WEBSITE
Farfalle Italian Market & Cafe - Italian grocery; breakfast, lunch, dinner; also take out; at Concord Depot; 26 Concord Crossing, West Concord 978-369-2900WEBSITE
Fiorella's Cucina Concord - Italian restaurant in downtown Concord; lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner nightly; traditional and new dishes; brick oven pizza; desserts; 24 Walden St. 978-341-9999WEBSITE
Haute Coffee - coffee cafe serving espresso, coffee, latte, cold brew, tea, baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches; 12 Walden St. 978-369-9900WEBSITE
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 11.5 mi. from downtown Concord, 17 miles from downtown Lexington; 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
Nosh - restaurant and lounge serving dinner and weekend brunch; part of Concord Market; burgers, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, kids menu; 97 Lowell Rd. 978-610-6633WEBSITE
Reasons to be Cheerful - homemade ice cream with toppings, Karma coffee, cookies, parties; 110 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-610-6248WEBSITE
Sally Anns Bakery and Food Shop - baked goods, fresh bread, sandwiches, desserts, coffees, teas; 73 Main St. 978-369-4558WEBSITE
Saltbox Kitchen - farm to table restaurant; breakfast, lunch, dinner; 84 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-610-6020WEBSITE
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
Woods Hill Table - farm to table restaurant; dinner; Saturday brunch; 24 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-254-1435WEBSITE

Accommodations
Aloft Lexington - modern style hotel; spa, workout room and pool; near Minuteman Nat'l. Park; 727 Marrett Rd., Lexington 781-761-1700WEBSITE
Best Western at Historic Concord - hotel with queen, king and 2 double bed rooms; buffet breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool, pet friendly; located 2 mi. from downtown Concord, 1.5 mi. from West Concord, 9 mi. from downtown Lexington; 740 Elm St., Concord 978-369-6100WEBSITE
Concord's Colonial Inn - historic colonial style inn located in downtown Concord; lodging and restaurant; brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea; 48 Monument Sq., Concord 978-369-9200WEBSITE
Element Lexington - modern style efficiency units; indoor heated pool; near Minuteman Nat'l. Park; 727 Marrett Rd., Lexington 781-761-1750WEBSITE
Hawthorne Inn Bed & Breakfast - CLOSED; renovated luxury bed and breakfast; located in nearby Concord; across from Hawthorne's home, Wayside; 462 Lexington Rd., Concord 978-369-5610WEBSITE
Inn at Hastings Park - luxury inn; three colonial style buidlings; on-site dining; guestrooms & suites; walk to Lexington Ctr.; 2027 Mass. Ave., Lexington 781-301-6660WEBSITE
Longfellow's Wayside Inn - colonial inn & tavern; historic site; 10 guest rooms; lunch & dinner; located 11.5 mi. from downtown Concord, 17 miles from downtown Lexington; 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury 978-443-1776WEBSITE
North Bridge Inn - small B&B in downtown Concord with 6 elegant suites; full breakfast; 21 Monument St., Concord 978-371-0014WEBSITE
Residence Inn Boston Concord - full kitchen studios and 1 bedroom suites, hot buffet breakfast, indoor pool, shuttle; located 2.3 mi. to Concord center, 9.3 mi. to Lexington center; 320 Baker Ave., Concord 978-341-0003WEBSITE

Events, Activities, Attractions
Carlson Orchards - pick your own apple orchard; also peaches, nectarines, raspberries, blueberries, pumpkins; store sells apple crisp, pies, cider, hard cider, cider donuts and more; 15 mi. west on rt. 2, past rt. 495; 115 Oak Hill Road, town of Harvard 978-456-3916WEBSITE
Concord Art Association - galleries; exhibits; contemporary art; 37 Lexington Rd. 978-369-2578WEBSITE
deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park - art museum, outdoor sculptures; museum shop; 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln 781-259-8355WEBSITE
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
Great Wolf Lodge - resort with indoor water park; located 28 miles west of downtown Concord; 150 Great Wolf Lodge, Fitchburg 866-678-9653WEBSITE
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; located 1.5 miles south of downtown Concord; 915 Walden St. 978-369-3254WEBSITE
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
Carlson Orchards - pick your own apple orchard; also peaches, nectarines, raspberries, blueberries, pumpkins; store sells apple crisp, pies, cider, hard cider, cider donuts and more; 15 mi. west on rt. 2, past rt. 495; 115 Oak Hill Road, town of Harvard 978-456-3916WEBSITE
Concord Art Association - galleries; exhibits; contemporary art; 37 Lexington Rd. 978-369-2578WEBSITE
deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park - art museum, outdoor sculptures; museum shop; 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln 781-259-8355WEBSITE
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
Great Wolf Lodge - resort with indoor water park; located 28 miles west of downtown Concord; 150 Great Wolf Lodge, Fitchburg 866-678-9653WEBSITE
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; located 1.5 miles south of downtown Concord; 915 Walden St. 978-369-3254WEBSITE
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

Accessories
Grasshopper Shop - unique and beautiful women's clothing, accessories and jewelry; 36 Main St. 978-369-8295WEBSITE
Holiday Boutique - women's clothing boutique, plus gifts, cards, candles, accessories; 44 Main St. 978-369-3241WEBSITE
Irresistibles - women's clothing boutique with many brands; also jewelry and accessories; 16 Walden St. 978-369-5946WEBSITE
Jack + Toba - furniture, antiques, rugs; vintage clothing, accessories and home decor; 10 Walden St. 978-369-4060WEBSITE
J. McLaughlin - men's and women's clothing; 14 Walden St. 978-776-6997WEBSITE
Juju - women's clothing and accessories; 82 Thoreau St. 978-369-0070WEBSITE
Lyn Evans - CLOSED in Concord; open in Wellesley and Norwell; women's clothing boutique; designer brands; casual and dressy; jewelry, handbags, accessories; 29 Main St. 978-369-5760WEBSITE
Patina Green - decor, accessories, gifts, soaps, gifts, puzzles, table linens, stationery; 59 Main St. 978-369-1708WEBSITE
Revolutionary Concord - gift shop, souvenirs, holiday ornaments, candles, cards, soap, hand lotions, puzzles, accessories, jewelry, decor; located downstairs, but you can use back entrance to avoid the stairs; 32 Main St. 978-371-1635WEBSITE
Sara Campbell Ltd. - fashion designer owned shop with limited edition unique women's clothing and accessories; 41 Main St. 978-369-3223WEBSITE
West Concord
Concord Firefly - jewelry, gifts, women's clothing, accessories, gifts; 23 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-341-8904WEBSITE
Puck and Abby - simple and minimalist home decor, tableware, glassware; accessories, gifts, totes, bags; 84 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 508-335-7981WEBSITE
Reflections Women's Consignment Boutique - consignment shop offering brand name women's apparel, designer and artisan clothing and accessories at discounted prices; 101 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-287-0727WEBSITE

Sweets
Graem Nuts and Chocolate - European inspired nut roaster offering nuts, organic dried fruits, chocolates; gift boxes too; 49 Main St. 978-776-6645WEBSITE
Priscilla Candy Shop - handmade chocolates and candies; 19 Walden St. 978-371-0585WEBSITE

Womens Clothes
Best of British - imports from U.K. including clothing, accessories, food items, sweets, books, flags; 29 Main St. 978-341-9013WEBSITE
Brine's Sporting Goods - men's and women's sports apparel; sports equipment; 69 Main St. 978-369-2225WEBSITE
Grasshopper Shop - unique and beautiful women's clothing, accessories and jewelry; 36 Main St. 978-369-8295WEBSITE
Holiday Boutique - women's clothing boutique, plus gifts, cards, candles, accessories; 44 Main St. 978-369-3241WEBSITE
Irresistibles - women's clothing boutique with many brands; also jewelry and accessories; 16 Walden St. 978-369-5946WEBSITE
Jack + Toba - furniture, antiques, rugs; vintage clothing, accessories and home decor; 10 Walden St. 978-369-4060WEBSITE
J. McLaughlin - men's and women's clothing; 14 Walden St. 978-776-6997WEBSITE
Juju - women's clothing and accessories; 82 Thoreau St. 978-369-0070WEBSITE
Lyn Evans - CLOSED in Concord; open in Wellesley and Norwell; women's clothing boutique; designer brands; casual and dressy; jewelry, handbags, accessories; 29 Main St. 978-369-5760WEBSITE
Sara Campbell Ltd. - fashion designer owned shop with limited edition unique women's clothing and accessories; 41 Main St. 978-369-3223WEBSITE
West Concord
Concord Firefly - jewelry, gifts, women's clothing, accessories, gifts; 23 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-341-8904WEBSITE
Concord Outfitters - fly fishing gear; men's and women's outdoor clothing; 113 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-318-0330WEBSITE
Reflections Women's Consignment Boutique - consignment shop offering brand name women's apparel, designer and artisan clothing and accessories at discounted prices; 101 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-287-0727WEBSITE

Mens Clothes
Best of British - imports from U.K. including clothing, accessories, food items, sweets, books, flags; 29 Main St. 978-341-9013WEBSITE
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 sports apparel; sports equipment; 69 Main St. 978-369-2225WEBSITE
J. McLaughlin - men's and women's clothing; 14 Walden St. 978-776-6997WEBSITE
West Concord
Concord Outfitters - fly fishing gear; men's and women's outdoor clothing; 113 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-318-0330WEBSITE

Childrens Clothes
Blue Dry Goods - men's clothing store; also, boys clothing; 16 Walden St. 978-369-1120WEBSITE
Fritz & Gigi, The Children's Shop - infant and children's clothing boutique; 79 Main St. 978-369-3253WEBSITE

Gifts
Best of British - imports from U.K. including clothing, accessories, food items, sweets, books, flags; 29 Main St. 978-341-9013WEBSITE
Dotted I - stationery, custom invitations, announcements, gifts, candles; 1 Walden St. 978-369-6050WEBSITE
George Vassel Jewelers - local family owned jewelry shop creating custom designed jewelry; also, estate jewelry, art work and collectibles; 40 Main St. 978-369-2936WEBSITE
Holiday Boutique - women's clothing boutique, plus gifts, cards, candles, accessories; 44 Main St. 978-369-3241WEBSITE
Nesting - antique shop featuring vintage and new items; also includes garden products, decor, gifts; 44 Main St. 978-369-4133WEBSITE
Patina Green - decor, accessories, gifts, soaps, gifts, puzzles, table linens, stationery; 59 Main St. 978-369-1708WEBSITE
Revolutionary Concord - gift shop, souvenirs, holiday ornaments, candles, cards, soap, hand lotions, puzzles, accessories, jewelry, decor; located downstairs, but you can use back entrance to avoid the stairs; 32 Main St. 978-371-1635WEBSITE
The Concord Museum Shop - hats, walking sticks, t-shirts, tea pots, books, postcards, ornaments; 53 Cambridge Tpke. 978-369-9763WEBSITE
Thoreau Society Shop at Walden Pond - Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond, and Concord authors related books, gifts, accessories, t-shirts, notecards, postcards, souvenirs, calendars, toys, artwork, photographs; 915 Walden St. 978-287-5477WEBSITE
West Concord
Concord Firefly - jewelry, gifts, women's clothing, accessories, gifts; 23 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-341-8904WEBSITE
Puck and Abby - simple and minimalist home decor, tableware, glassware; accessories, gifts, totes, bags; 84 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 508-335-7981WEBSITE

Decor
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
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
Jack + Toba - furniture, antiques, rugs; vintage clothing, accessories and home decor; 10 Walden St. 978-369-4060WEBSITE
Nesting - antique shop featuring vintage and new items; also includes garden products, decor, gifts; 44 Main St. 978-369-4133WEBSITE
North Bridge Antiques - antique shop; collectibles, tableware, jewelry, furniture, paintings; 28 Walden St. 978-371-1442WEBSITE
Patina Green - decor, accessories, gifts, soaps, gifts, puzzles, table linens, stationery; 59 Main St. 978-369-1708WEBSITE
Thoreauly Antiques - various antique items; memorabilia, books, jewelry, furniture, tabletop, art work; 25 Walden St. 978-371-0100WEBSITE
West Concord
A New Leaf - new and consignment furniture; gifts; 74 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-341-8471WEBSITE
Concord Art and Antiques - antiques shop with fine art, jewelry, lamps, coins, rugs, ceramics, furniture; 129 Commonwealth Ave. 978-369-1741WEBSITE
Puck and Abby - simple and minimalist home decor, tableware, glassware; accessories, gifts, totes, bags; 84 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 508-335-7981WEBSITE

Books
Barrow Bookstore - used book store, specializing in Concord authors; 79 Main St. 978-369-6084WEBSITE
The Concord Bookshop - independent bookshop; events, book signings, full service, books for all ages; 65 Main St. 978-369-2405WEBSITE
Thoreau Society Shop at Walden Pond - Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond, and Concord authors related books, gifts, accessories, t-shirts, notecards, postcards, souvenirs, calendars, toys, artwork, photographs; 915 Walden St. 978-287-5477WEBSITE
West Concord
Barefoot Books Studio - for children: books, storytelling, arts & crafts, music, puppets, dress-up; 23 Bradford St., West Concord 617-651-0252WEBSITE

Jewelry
Artinian Jewelery - unique jewelry designs, custom pieces, gold and gemstone creations, engravings, appraisals, repairs; 39 Main St. 978-371-7110WEBSITE
Artisans Way - fine art and unique hand painted craft items, including works in ceramics, wood, glass; 18 Walden St. 978-369-4400WEBSITE
Fairbank & Perry Goldsmiths - unique fine jewelry; gemstone, wedding & diamond rings; custom jewelry; 32 Main St. 978-371-1088WEBSITE
George Vassel Jewelers - local family owned jewelry shop creating custom designed jewelry; also, estate jewelry, art work and collectibles; 40 Main St. 978-369-2936WEBSITE
Grasshopper Shop - unique and beautiful women's clothing, accessories and jewelry; 36 Main St. 978-369-8295WEBSITE
Irresistibles - women's clothing boutique with many brands; also jewelry and accessories; 16 Walden St. 978-369-5946WEBSITE
North Bridge Antiques - antique shop; collectibles, tableware, jewelry, furniture, paintings; 28 Walden St. 978-371-1442WEBSITE
Revolutionary Concord - gift shop, souvenirs, holiday ornaments, candles, cards, soap, hand lotions, puzzles, accessories, jewelry, decor; located downstairs, but you can use back entrance to avoid the stairs; 32 Main St. 978-371-1635WEBSITE
Thoreauly Antiques - various antique items; memorabilia, books, jewelry, furniture, tabletop, art work; 25 Walden St. 978-371-0100WEBSITE
West Concord
Concord Art and Antiques - antiques shop with fine art, jewelry, lamps, coins, rugs, ceramics, furniture; 129 Commonwealth Ave. 978-369-1741WEBSITE
Concord Firefly - jewelry, gifts, women's clothing, accessories, gifts; 23 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-341-8904WEBSITE
Merlin's Silver Star Studio - CHANGED to mostly online; unique jewelry, some studio events; also, featured at Umbrella Arts Center events; 336 Baker Ave., West Concord 978-371-0300WEBSITE

Shoes
FootStock - high end comfort shoes, boots; European styles; 46 Main St. 978-287-4034WEBSITE

Crafts
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
Lacoste Gallery - contemporary art; sculpture, ceramics; 25 Main St. 978-369-0278WEBSITE

Cards
Dotted I - stationery, custom invitations, announcements, gifts, candles; 1 Walden St. 978-369-6050WEBSITE
Holiday Boutique - women's clothing boutique, plus gifts, cards, candles, accessories; 44 Main St. 978-369-3241WEBSITE
Patina Green - decor, accessories, gifts, soaps, gifts, puzzles, table linens, stationery; 59 Main St. 978-369-1708WEBSITE
Revolutionary Concord - gift shop, souvenirs, holiday ornaments, candles, cards, soap, hand lotions, puzzles, accessories, jewelry, decor; located downstairs, but you can use back entrance to avoid the stairs; 32 Main St. 978-371-1635WEBSITE
Thoreau Society Shop at Walden Pond - Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond, and Concord authors related books, gifts, accessories, t-shirts, notecards, postcards, souvenirs, calendars, toys, artwork, photographs; 915 Walden St. 978-287-5477WEBSITE

Soap
Patina Green - decor, accessories, gifts, soaps, gifts, puzzles, table linens, stationery; 59 Main St. 978-369-1708WEBSITE
Revolutionary Concord - gift shop, souvenirs, holiday ornaments, candles, cards, soap, hand lotions, puzzles, accessories, jewelry, decor; located downstairs, but you can use back entrance to avoid the stairs; 32 Main St. 978-371-1635WEBSITE

Candles
Dotted I - stationery, custom invitations, announcements, gifts, candles; 1 Walden St. 978-369-6050WEBSITE
Holiday Boutique - women's clothing boutique, plus gifts, cards, candles, accessories; 44 Main St. 978-369-3241WEBSITE
Revolutionary Concord - gift shop, souvenirs, holiday ornaments, candles, cards, soap, hand lotions, puzzles, accessories, jewelry, decor; located downstairs, but you can use back entrance to avoid the stairs; 32 Main St. 978-371-1635WEBSITE

Antiques
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
Jack + Toba - furniture, antiques, rugs; vintage clothing, accessories and home decor; 10 Walden St. 978-369-4060WEBSITE
Montague Gallery - CLOSED; gallery w/paintings, sculpture, figurines; Wee Forest Folk figurines, Ukranian pysanky, Easter eggs; 10 Walden St. 978-287-4800WEBSITE
Nesting - antique shop featuring vintage and new items; also includes garden products, decor, gifts; 44 Main St. 978-369-4133WEBSITE
North Bridge Antiques - antique shop; collectibles, tableware, jewelry, furniture, paintings; 28 Walden St. 978-371-1442WEBSITE
Thoreauly Antiques - various antique items; memorabilia, books, jewelry, furniture, tabletop, art work; 25 Walden St. 978-371-0100WEBSITE
West Concord
Concord Art and Antiques - antiques shop with fine art, jewelry, lamps, coins, rugs, ceramics, furniture; 129 Commonwealth Ave. 978-369-1741WEBSITE

Garden
Nesting - antique shop featuring vintage and new items; also includes garden products, decor, gifts; 44 Main St. 978-369-4133WEBSITE

Food
Best of British - imports from U.K. including clothing, accessories, food items, sweets, books, flags; 29 Main St. 978-341-9013WEBSITE
Graem Nuts and Chocolate - European inspired nut roaster offering nuts, organic dried fruits, chocolates; gift boxes too; 49 Main St. 978-776-6645WEBSITE
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
West Concord
Debra's Natural Gourmet - fresh produce, organic foods, herbs, vitamins, natural products; 98 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-371-7573WEBSITE

Thrift
Jack + Toba - furniture, antiques, rugs; vintage clothing, accessories and home decor; 10 Walden St. 978-369-4060WEBSITE
West Concord
A New Leaf - new and consignment furniture; gifts; 74 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-341-8471WEBSITE
Reflections Women's Consignment Boutique - consignment shop offering brand name women's apparel, designer and artisan clothing and accessories at discounted prices; 101 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-287-0727WEBSITE

Holiday
Revolutionary Concord - gift shop, souvenirs, holiday ornaments, candles, cards, soap, hand lotions, puzzles, accessories, jewelry, decor; located downstairs, but you can use back entrance to avoid the stairs; 32 Main St. 978-371-1635WEBSITE

Sports
Brine's Sporting Goods - men's and women's sports apparel; sports equipment; 69 Main St. 978-369-2225WEBSITE
West Concord
Concord Outfitters - fly fishing gear; men's and women's outdoor clothing; 113 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord 978-318-0330WEBSITE

Historic Concord has Shops, Treats and Foliage Too, September 2012

Learn about shops, restaurants, inns and activities in the nearby town of Lexington, Massachusetts.

Barrow Bookstore, down passageway at 79 Main St., Concord, Mass.

FEATURED SHOP: Barrow Bookstore

Located on Main Street in Concord, Massachusetts, Barrow Bookstore is down a short passageway next to a wheelbarrow to the right of Fritz and Gigi, the Children's Shop. Established in 1971, this bookstore started in that wheelbarrow inspiring the shop name. Barrow's specializes in used books and collectible books, especially those of the famous authors from Concord. Barrow's also buys used books by appointment. (More)


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Their friendly staff have lots of information about visiting Concord and its historic sites, as they have worked as tour guides and re-enactors in the town. They will help you learn about Concord as well as the books they have in their store. There are children's books too. You will often find a Winnie the Pooh display outside the front door. Their love of books and maps is apparent when you visit this independent bookstore. They have in person events as well as a website where you can order from their inventory of rare books and a variety of used books on art, craft, architecture, cooking, science, history, WWII, and more. You can also find literary themed gifts and hand crafted beeswax candles in store and online. Their YouTube channel presents the Barrow Bookstore Audio Series, in which select readings from Concord authors are read aloud. Barrows is on Facebook and Instgram where they let followers know of book acquisitions for sale, seasonal quotes from authors' works, and special events. This bookstore is worth a leisurely visit so remember to walk down the alley to Barrow Bookstore on your next trip to downtown Concord. (Less)


Barrow Bookstore, down passageway at 79 Main St., Concord, Mass.

FEATURED SHOP: Barrow Bookstore

Located on Main Street in Concord, Mass., Barrow Bookstore is down a short passageway next to a wheelbarrow to the right of Fritz and Gigi, the Children's Shop. Established in 1971, this bookstore started in that wheelbarrow inspiring the shop name. (Read More)


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Barrow's specializes in used books and collectible books, especially those of the famous authors from Concord. Barrow's also buys used books by appointment. Their friendly staff have lots of information about visiting Concord and its historic sites, as they have worked as tour guides and re-enactors in the town. They will help you learn about Concord as well as the books they have in their store. There are children's books too. You will often find a Winnie the Pooh display outside the front door. Their love of books and maps is apparent when you visit this independent bookstore. They have in person events as well as a website where you can order from their inventory of rare books and a variety of used books on art, craft, architecture, cooking, science, history, WWII, and more. You can also find literary themed gifts and hand crafted beeswax candles in store and online. Their YouTube channel presents the Barrow Bookstore Audio Series, in which select readings from Concord authors are read aloud. Barrows is on Facebook and Instgram where they let followers know of book acquisitions for sale, seasonal quotes from authors' works, and special events. This bookstore is worth a leisurely visit so remember to walk down the alley to Barrow Bookstore on your next trip to downtown Concord. (Less)


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Main Streets Market and Cafe, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Main Streets Market and Cafe, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Nesting, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Nesting, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Concord Visitor Center, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Concord Visitor Center, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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The Concord Museum, Lexington Rd., Concord, Ma.
The Concord Museum, Lexington Rd., Concord, Mass.

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Dotted I, Walden St., Concord, Ma.
Dotted I, Walden St., Concord, Ma.

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Comina, Walden St., Concord, Ma.
Comina, Walden St., Concord, Ma.

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Sally Anns Bakery and Food Shop, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Sally Anns Bakery and Food Shop, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Concord Bookshop, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Concord Bookshop, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Revolutionary Concord, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Revolutionary Concord, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Concord's Colonial Inn, Monument Sq., Concord, Ma.
Concord's Colonial Inn, Monument Sq., Concord, Ma.

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Grasshopper Shop, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Grasshopper Shop, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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George Vassel Jewelers, Main St., Concord, Ma.
George Vassel Jewelers, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Best of British, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Best of British, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Graem Nuts and Chocolate, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Graem Nuts and Chocolate, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Caffe Nero, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Caffe Nero, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Sara Campbell, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Sara Campbell, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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The Concord Cheese Shop, Walden St., Concord, Ma.
The Concord Cheese Shop, Walden St., Concord, Ma.

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Barrow Bookstore, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Barrow Bookstore, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Montague Gallery, Barrow Bookstore, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Montague Gallery, Barrow Bookstore, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Artisans Way, Walden St., Concord, Ma.
Artisans Way, Walden St., Concord, Ma.

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Fritz and Gigi, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Fritz and Gigi, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Brine's Sporting Goods, Main St., Concord, Ma.
Brine's Sporting Goods, Main St., Concord, Ma.

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Debra's Natural Gourmet, Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, Ma.
Debra's Natural Gourmet, Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, Ma.

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Reasons to be Cheerful, Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, Ma.
Reasons to be Cheerful, Commonwealth Ave., West Concord, Ma.

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The Old Manse, Monument St., Concord, Ma.
The Old Manse, Monument St., Concord, Ma.

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Concord River from North Bridge, off Monument St., Concord, Ma.
Concord River from North Bridge, off Monument St., Concord, Ma.

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Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, Lexington Rd., Concord, Ma.
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, Lexington Rd., Concord, Ma.

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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Bedford St., Concord, Ma.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Bedford St., Concord, Ma.

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