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The Wayside

455 Lexington Road, Concord, MA
978 369 6975
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Ranked #12 of 19 attractions in Concord
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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“The park ranger makes or breaks the visit -- we had a good one”
- 5 Aug 2011
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Duluth, Georgia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“The park ranger makes or breaks the visit -- we had a good one”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011
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We stopped at the The Wayside as part of our outing to Minute Man Park. We were not aware that it was a guided tour ($5/person) and spent a few minutes trying to get into the locked house until a ranger stopped us. Once she thwarted my life of new-found life of crime, we paid for the tour. It’s a... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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48 reviews 48 reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“A great house, but in a sad state of repair”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
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The Wayside is another fascinating house in Concord -- not only for its history (home to both the Alcott and Hawthorne families), but also for its quirky architecture in which the phases of the life of the house are clearly visible. The Park Service Ranger who conducted our tour was a delightful person and very knowledgeable. (Thanks George!) We visited... More

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canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great info from guide!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2010
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After you visit Orchard House and listen to the fairly glowing reports of Alcott family relations, head to the Wayside House for the real scoop! Don't let the fact that the Wayside House is in shameful condition deter you -- the guide we had made Hawthorne, the Alcotts, and, due to our professed ignorance of American history, even the Revolutionary... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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58 reviews 58 reviews
127 helpful votes 127 helpful votes
“Great national park service tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2009

The tour first introduces the history of the Wayside, from the Alcott, Hawthorne, and Lothrop families. Then the tour goes through the home itself, providing many historical details - and tying the home to the revolutionary war. Our tour only had 4 people, so it was essentially a private tour. Afterwards, go to the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and see their... More

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