Thoreau–Alcott House, Concord

Name: Thoreau–Alcott House
Address: Concord, United States

#18 among attractions in Concord

Museum

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

The Thoreau–Alcott House is a historic house at 255 Main Street in Concord, Massachusetts, United States that was home to the writers Henry David Thoreau and Louisa May Alcott at different times. ()

Built: 1849 (175 years ago)Coordinates: 42°27'30"N, 71°21'30"W

Address

ConcordConcord United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Concord

Day trips

Thoreau–Alcott House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minute Man Monument, Walden Pond, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Orchard House.

0.8 miNE
Historical place, Park, Battlefield
Minute Man Monument, Concord
21 min walk • The Minute Man Monument stands as a timeless emblem of American history in the town of Concord, Massachusetts. This bronze statue, crafted by renowned sculptor Daniel Chester French, commemorates the valiant efforts of the American colonial militia during the opening...
1.5 miSE
Lake, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Park
Walden Pond, Concord
39 min walk • Walden Pond is a pond in Concord, Massachusetts, in the United States. A famous example of a kettle hole, it was formed by retreating glaciers 10,000–12,000 years ago.
0.8 miNE
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Cemetery
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord
22 min walk • Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is a rural cemetery located on Bedford Street near the center of Concord, Massachusetts.
1.2 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Orchard House, Concord
31 min walk • Orchard House is a historic house museum in Concord, Massachusetts, United States, opened to the public on May 27, 1912. It was the longtime home of Amos Bronson Alcott and his family, including his daughter Louisa May Alcott, who wrote and set her novel Little Women there.
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Old North Bridge, Concord
24 min walk • The North Bridge, often colloquially called the Old North Bridge, is a historic site in Concord, Massachusetts, spanning the Concord River. On April 19, 1775, the first day of the American Revolutionary War, provincial minutemen and militia companies numbering approximately 400 engaged roughly 90 British Army troops at this location.
0.8 miNE
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Museum, History museum
The Old Manse, Concord
22 min walk • The Old Manse is a historic manse in Concord, Massachusetts, United States, notable for its literary associations. It is open to the public as a nonprofit museum owned and operated by the Trustees of Reservations.
0.8 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Concord Museum, Concord
22 min walk • The Concord Museum is a museum of local history located at 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, Massachusetts, United States, and best known for its collection of artifacts from authors Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.
0.8 miE
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Museum, History museum
Ralph Waldo Emerson House, Concord
20 min walk • The Ralph Waldo Emerson House is a house museum located at 18 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, Massachusetts, and a National Historic Landmark for its associations with American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. He and his family named the home Bush.
~1300 ftE
Library
Concord Free Public Library, Concord
7 min walk • The Concord Free Public Library is a public library in the town of Concord, Massachusetts. The main building is located at 129 Main Street, and the Fowler branch is located at 1322 Main Street in West Concord.
1.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
Col. James Barrett Farm, Concord
39 min walk • The Col. James Barrett Farm Barrett's Farm is a historic American Revolutionary War site in Concord, Massachusetts, associated with the revolution's first battle, the 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord.
1.1 miSE
Nature, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Natural attraction
Fairyland Pond, Concord
29 min walk • Fairyland Pond is a pond within Hapgood Wright Town Forest, a conservation area in Concord, Massachusetts. It is a popular recreation area, notable for its old-growth forest and its association with many literary figures from Concord’s past.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thoreau–Alcott House?

Nearby attractions include Concord Free Public Library, Concord (7 min walk), The Umbrella Community Arts Center, Concord (8 min walk), Concord Scout House, Concord (12 min walk), 51 Walden, Concord (13 min walk).

How to get to Thoreau–Alcott House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thoreau–Alcott House:

Train

Concord (4 min walk)