Minute Man National Historical Park
Minute Man National Historical Park
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The more than 900 acres of this national park run along the route of the battle of Lexington and Concord.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Erie, PA29 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We arrived at the N. Bridge Visitor Center thinking it was the minute men museum . Came to find that the minute men museum is about 7 miles away from the North Bridge Visitor Center, so off we go …we parked at the handicap parking spaces and there is no sign of the museum.… come to find that it is 700 feet ….felt like a lot further than that from the parking lot. First part of the trail is over a wood bridge which with leaves and rain where is extremely slick… no signage indicating you’re going the right way and you’re walking along this pathway not sure you’re even going in the right direction. finally there is a modern building approximately 2000 ft.² size that is the actual Museum in the middle of the woods. what does the museum offer??? a small gift shop, diagrams on the wall and a 25 minute video. That admittedly was a good introduction to the entire experience, but what a shame that everything is spread out so far and other than a map you have no idea where you were going to get to all of the battle sites. Wish there was more coordination between all the sites to make it a complete experience. very little presence of any type of park rangers at both the N. Bridge Visitor Center and at the Minutemen Museum. Big disappointment!!!
Written 17 October 2022
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CTMans
Ridgefield, CT1,467 contributions
Sept 2021
Excellent historical park. The origin of the American Revolution. As in the British regiments and Paul Revere. There is a visitor center, interpretive guide walks, explanatory signage everywhere, and more. Walking the trails is wonderful - they go on for miles, are level, are well maintained, and aside from the rich history throughout you will see many people walking, jogging, and biking - a very popular area. Free.
Written 17 September 2021
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JacktheLad17
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia203 contributions
Oct 2022
This Park is so impressive. It is exactly what we wanted on our quick tour of the Boston area (1 1/2 days) as we "scratched the surface" of American Revolutionary War history. It is a great place to continue the story after walking the Freedom Trail in the city. We caught the Ranger talk, so well done by Jeff Driscoll (who incidentally spent 6 yrs working in Harpers Ferry Nat'l Park, where we live). That hour gave us new insight and perspective on the war, sparked our interest to learn more (& introduced our 8 yr old son to US history). The Visitors Center film which followed was the best historical film we'd seen. Entertaining & so well executed. Don't miss it. Thank you, Jeff!
Written 22 October 2022
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osnoopy13
Lilburn, GA449 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Along with a visit to Lexington Green in Lexington Va this is a revolutionary memorial you will want to see. The area is kept in very good condition and the revolutionary museum and video is very informative. Make sure to visit this site.
Written 31 October 2022
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Lee L
Valhalla, NY2,290 contributions
Oct 2022
I did the trolley tour that left from Lexington that goes thru the Park. The Park covers the sights associated with the start of the Revolution. You can stop at the sight where Paul Revere was captured by the Recoats. You can visit Concord Bridge where the Minutemen fired on the Recoats prompting their retreat to Boston. At Meriam's Corner it is the start of the guerilla sniping by the Patriots at the redcoats as they retreat back to Boston.
Written 11 November 2022
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,129 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
On this visit to the Minute Man National Historical Park, we stopped to see the 1874 Minute Man statue designed by Daniel Chester French. A native of Massachusetts, French was just 24 years old...and not a sculptor...when he designed this iconic figure. We enjoyed our walk from the North Bridge Visitors Center to the Concord Visitor Center, where we watched the video and checked out exhibits sharing the historical background of the park.
Written 28 October 2023
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,302 contributions
Apr 2022
I visited the Minute Man National Historical Park in April 2022. The entire park covers the route that the British army took during its approach to Concord and its retreat from Concord back to Boston. And if you are ambitious you can walk, run or ride your bicycle here for 5-6 miles. I stopped at the Old North Bridge several times and the visitors center for the Old North Bridge. There is another visitors center for the Minute Man National Historical Park but it was not open. The main stop that I made was the Paul Revere Capture Point. Paul Revere was captured here by the British during his Midnight Ride. There are two historical markers where you can read about what happened. Another rider, Prescott, actually made it through to Concord to warn the town about the approach of the British. What is interesting to me is that the Battle of Lexington occurred at 5 am in the morning and the Battle of Concord occurred at 9:30 am the same morning (April 19, 1775) on Old North Bridge. The British would have had to have marched very quickly to get from Lexington Green to Concord Old North Bridge. A lady in the Visitors Center told me that the British troops were able to march at a steady speed of 4 mph. Next time, I will visit the various stops. Each one has a historical marker and an explanation.
Written 2 May 2022
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tatin
Los Angeles, California127 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
For those who want to walk to the famous 'rude' bridge, the park is rebuilding the trail so there is no visitor access. The park is preparing for the 250th anniversary in April. 2025. We could only view the bridge from the garden of the visitor's center.
Written 19 October 2024
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greglinmon
Las Cruces, NM1,055 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
We thoroughly enjoyed this site, well maintained, great interpretation signs and easy to walk. The visitor centers not open due to covid but tables staffed out front of each answering every question and stamping passports. Heard Ranger presentation at North Bridge. Great lecture
Written 2 June 2021
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Scott S
Lancaster, PA, United States198 contributions
Jul 2021
The Visitors' Center left a lot to be desired in interpretation over fear of COVID. I liked the trail that runs from Lexington to Concord and found the stops along it staffed by NPS interpreters to be interesting. I was able to get the flavor of not only the British march to Concord but also the gathering of the Colonial militia and the subsequent retreat by the British with the militia men nipping at their heels. It would have been interesting to walk the road.
Written 20 October 2021
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Is there parking at both ends of the trail?
Written 3 June 2022
Is it easy enough to hike if there's 4-6 inches of snow? And can you get coffee or hot drinks along the way? We want to go out and back in one day.
Written 15 November 2020
Is the trail clear enough to walk in winter!
Written 14 November 2020
Has anyone cycled from Boston and was it OK for someone with average fitness levels? Can you cycle throughout the park also?
Written 13 July 2018
You can cycle through the park. As for cycling from Boston, I believe it took us about 45 minutes to drive from Boston to Concord via the freeways but I’m unsure whether there are any bike routes.
Written 24 November 2018
Are kids bikes allowed on all parts of the trail?
Written 7 September 2017
We observed several families biking the trail, but be aware that the majority of the trail is not paved, and it can be rather rough in places, especially if bikers have to divert from the trail to avoid clusters of people. I do not remember seeing any signs that limited bikers from using the trail.
Written 18 September 2017
I do not know. Sorry. There should be a telephone number to call and check.
Written 4 August 2017
Are small grills allowed in the park?
Written 24 February 2017
LowellNHP
Lowell, Massachusetts
Hello,
Per the superintendents compendium, 2014.
Picnicking:
-Picnicking is allowed in the park at the picnic area provided in the Hartwell Tavern area and at the tables on the grounds of the Minute Man Visitor Center and at the North Bridge Parking lot.
-Picnicking is also permitted on most other public areas in the park provided that the activity does not interfere with park operations (such as Ranger Presentations or Maintenance operations) or block a path or route of travel.
-Picnicking is not permitted on the Structure of the North Bridge or on the grounds of the Hartwell Tavern.
-Use of Grills is not permitted accept by permit. Permits for all grill use are rarely granted and usually only when the grilling is associated with a Park sponsored event.
Note, This is a "Carry in, Carry out", Park. There are no trash receptacles available. Visitors are asked to "Carry Out" their trash.
Thank you.
Written 27 February 2017
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