Things to do in lexington, ma this weekend

When we booked our summer trip to Boston, we had to spend a day in Lexington and Concord. So many things happened there during the Revolutionary War! We needed to take our kids 18,18, 13 and 5 so they could see where history happened. Lexington and Concord are about 30 minutes' drive from Boston. However, we focused on the national park and free historical sites, which kept our costs down.

This area was beautiful and peaceful, with lots of opportunity to learn history and walk outdoors. I could spend days touring historic homes and soaking up the scenery, but my kids were less enthusiastic. Be realistic about how many hours you can spend here, unless your kids are really into Revolutionary War history or American authors.

This small, unassuming park was the site of the first shots fired in the Revolutionary War. It was amazing to stand there — with the noisy sounds of cars, buses and people — and think about how it would have been to have lived there back then. Imagining British Regulars coming down the road toward the park was enough to give me shivers.

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Look for tour guides in colonial costume during warm weather months. They will give you a complimentary walking tour of the Battle Green and its monuments. There are homes, taverns, and churches around the park that were there during the Revolutionary War. Several are open for tours. I loved being surrounded by so much history.