Concord& Bedford NeighborhoodGuide
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Known for its American Revolutionary War sites, Concord is a picturesque New England town with preserved open spaces, family-owned farms, and thriving commercial centers Also rich in literary history,Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau,Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson have all called this place home With lush walking trails to ponds, wooden bridges, and beautiful forests, it?s easy to see why this area drew in so many people throughout history
FOOD & BEVERAGE
80 Thoreau
Classy,rustic-chic eatery featuring creative,farm-to-fork New American fare,wines galore & a bar.
Woods Hill Table
This comfy New American spot with a patio sources ingredients from its own New Hampshire farm.
Adelita
Mexican food from all-natural ingredients & meats sourced from a sibling farm,plus margaritas.
Concord's Colonial Inn
Choose from two unique dining spaces at this historic (and possibly haunted) Inn.
LOCAL SHOPS
The Concord Bookshop
Founded in 1940,the Concord Bookshop is your local resource for the best in books - including digital download audiobooks and ebooks
Patina Green
A celebration of home,garden,people,pets,and treasures old and new!
Nesting
Its eclectic collection of products is lovingly hand-selected by the owner Wendi,who devotedly runs the store
HISTORICAL SIGHTINGS
Louisa May Alcott?s Orchard House
Historic house museum that 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.
Minute Man National Historic Park
Minute Man National Historical Park commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War
Walden Pond
The reservation was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962 for its association with the writer Henry David Thoreau,whose two years living in a cabin on its shore provided the foundation for his famous work,Walden; or,Life in the Woods
CONCORD
Education
PRESCH OOLS
Little Sprouts Early Education & Child Care in Concord
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
Alcott School
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Students: 540
- Student-teacher Ratio: 13:1
- #74 Best Public Elementary School in MA
Ripley Elementary School
- Nashoba Brooks School
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Students: 250
- Student-teacher Ratio: 6:1
Thoreau School
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Students: 441
- Student-teacher Ratio: 12:1
- #79 Best Public Elementary Schools in MA
Concord Montessori School
Willard School
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Students: 429
- Student-teacher Ratio: 11:1
- #93 Best Public Elementary School in MA
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
Concord Middle School
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Students: 681
- Student-teacher Ratio: 11:1
- #71Best Public Middle School in MA
The Fenn School
- Students: 320
- Student-teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Peabody Middle School
- Students: 742
- Student-teacher Ratio: 21:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
Concord Carlisle High School
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Students: 1,316
- Student-teacher Ratio: 13:1
- #18 Best Public High School in MA
The North Bridge at Minute Man National Historical Park
CONCORD
Parks/Recreation
West Concord Park
Emerson Playground
Chamberlin Park
Rideout Playground
Mandrioli Park
So Meadow Playground
Adams Woods Conservation Land
Pigeon Hill West-Concord-Park Trail
Assabet
Walden Pond State Reservation
Minute Man National Historical Park
Transportation
T RA I N STAT I ON S
Two commuter rail train stations in the Town of Concord - The Concord Center Station - The West Concord Station
Bedford
Bedford, Massachusetts, exudes a peaceful suburban lifestyle with a strong sense of community Nestled northwest of Boston, it offers a serene escape while maintaining accessibility to the city's amenities. Residents enjoy a blend of rural beauty and modern convenience, with charming neighborhoods, local eateries, and recreational spaces like the Minuteman Bikeway and conservation areas
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Red Heat Tavern
American restaurant in Bedford serving coal-fired comfort food in a fun setting
Minuteman Diner Bedford Mass
Inviting,clean,fun with a great menu that serves quality food along with great friendly service
Eva's Little Kitchen
Eva's Little Kitchen is a cozy Parisian Boulangerie providing a tranquil escape from the fast-paced demands of daily life.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Reformatory Branch Trail
Originally a railroad running from Lexington to Bedford and Concord has been extended and passes many historical and recreational sites
Narrow Gauge Rail Trail
Once the nation?s first narrow-gauge railford,now a trailhead with many parks along the way
Patriot Golf Course
Well-maintained 9-hole golf course
THINGS TO DO
Chip-in Farm
Local country store for nutritious eggs,sustainably raised produce,and delicious local products in an old-fashioned farm store
Job Lane House
An 18th-century historic house museum added to the National Register of Historic Places
BEDFORD
Education
PRESCH OOLS
Bedford Integrated Preschool
Inch By Inch Child Care
It?s a Baby World Daycare
Bright Horizons at Crosby St Paul?s Weekday Nursery
Bedford Children Center
The LEAP School Bedford Child CareBright Horizons at Bedford
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
Lt Elezer Davis Elementary School - Overall Niche Grade: A - Students: 598 - Student-teacher Ratio: 11:1
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
John Glenn Middle School
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Students: 610
- Student-teacher Ratio: 11:1
- MA State Ranking: #28
H I GH SCH OOLS
Bedford High School
- Overall Niche Grade: A - Students: 849
- Student-teacher Ratio: 11:1
- MA State Ranking: #27
BEDFORD
Parks/Recreation
Wilson Mill Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Willson Park
Springs Brook Park
Hartwell Town of Forest
James F Sullivan Playground
Governor Winthrop Conservation
Bedford Village Common
Muller Park
Transportation
B US ROUT ES
- Route 62/ 76: Bedford VA Hospital - Alewife Station via Hanscom Airport
- Route 62: Bedford VA Hospital - Alewife Station
- Route 351: Bedford Woods Drive - Third Avenue
