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North Bridge

174 Liberty Street, Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord, MA 01742
978-369-6993
Ranked #3 of 19 attractions in Concord
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Bridges
Description: The "shot heard round the world," which signaled the start of the Revolutionary War, was fired from this spot.
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Leominster, Massachusetts
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We visited the North Bridge as part of a day touring Concord and the surrounding area. It was an interesting outing, and educational as well. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We could just go at our own pace and walk the beautiful grounds. Bathrooms were conveniently located which is nice when small grandchildren are in tow. More

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Daytona Beach, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Visiting the Old North Bridge you can't help but thinking for such a fairly simple structure, momentus historical events were ignited here. Not many visitors when I was there. It was like being in the room in Paris with the Mona Lisa and no one around. Concord is a great city for people who like American history. More

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Newton, Massachusetts
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I am here with visitors to Boston a few times every year...there's a Park Ranger giving small presentations at the Bridge from Spring-Fall. Don't miss the BUttrick House and gardens, at the top of the hill overlooking the bridge. On the second floor, there is a room with period clothing circa 1770s that your kids can try on...makes for great... More

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Maine
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

See the re-enactment of the minutemen marching to the north bridge in period dress/fife and drum corp., with the gun volley off the bridge to remember those who died fighting for the belief of freedom. It didn't start here, but it did have a signifigant turn of events later. When? On April 19 each year. Where? Just outside of the... More

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Arlington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Great place to visit if you are interrested in History, the little museum at the end park is very instructive ! More

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Columbus IN
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

This is where local farmer-Minutemen shot back at the British on April 19,1775....1st day of the American Revolution. More

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billskis
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

good for about an hour's walk. good for pictures. Good gift shop up the hill. good place for a picnic. More

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Marlborough, Massachusetts
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Not that much there. Good to see once, but probably wouldn't go back again. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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This old timber bridge over the Concord River is a testament to the battle that took place between the British and local farmers and militia. Actually known as "The Old North Bridge" it is situated near the centre of the small towniship of Concord MA. Well worth the visit to see and also the local surrounding attractions including The Old... More

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