There’s something about curling up by a fire as the snow falls outside. With a good book or a good friend, it’s a wonderful way to spend a winter evening. Add a cocktail specially crafted to bring out the flavors of the season, and you have the perfect evening.
In the late nineteenth century, Currier and Ives made beautiful and iconic engravings of New England winter scenes. They depicted gleeful children sledding, or skating on frozen ponds, surrounded by a snowy landscape. Fast forward 150 years or so, and you can still do those things, and more, in Concord during the winter. Let’s look at how you can have your own Currier and Ives adventure in Concord, with all the rich winter sports opportunities we have today!
“Is not all the summer akin to a paradise?” wrote Henry David Thoreau in 1852. This summer seems especially heavenly as we start to travel and enjoy social activities safely again. Concord has much to offer literary pilgrims, Revolutionary War buffs, and nature lovers from near and far.
Concord is well known for its rich history and stunning natural beauty. As the warm days of summer arrive, residents and visitors alike deeply appreciate having access to national and state parks which provide a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. Here, we present the key features of two of our most popular destinations.
Nothing says summer quite like ice cream – and Concord has plenty of options for kids of all ages (even ‘big kids’) seeking to cool off on a hot day. So, scoop up the family and head to these delicious local favorites!
As Massachusetts continues to see COVID cases fall and vaccination rates increase, some of Concord’s most popular destinations are reopening. To help you plan your visit, we have put together our best understanding of what is open as of the time we went to press in late June. Things evolve daily, so please check websites and/or social media outlets for the latest information before heading to your destination.
