The guides here are so very knowledgeable and informative, that one feels that you can hear and see the Ladies and Gentlemen of old living in the house. It is so well maintained, a testament to the guides. More

This has something for everyone - can serve as an introduction to the history of Concord and some of its more famous residents, yet it also gives a deeper understanding of Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau and the realities of that particular time in New England. Our guide was extremely articulate and gave a clear presentation. He obviously knew his history and... More

Ralph Waldo Emerson lived here. Nathaniel Hawthorne lived here too, as a tenant of Emerson's relatives. You can still see messages which Hawthorne and his wife etched into a few of the windowpanes. Also, a desk, said to have been made for Hawthorne by Henry David Thoreau. We had an enthusiastic and knowledgeable young tour guide. Thoroughly enjoyed visiting this... More

If you love history, poetry, nature and a break from the hustle and bustle of regular tourist spots, The Old Manse in Concord,MA is a perfect destination. The home is beautifully kept with antique instruments, furniture, and all the items that make a house a home. I visited on a rainy day during Riverfest and the house was definitely a... More

The Old Manse is absolutely stunning inside and out, and has so much to look at and take in. The tour was very well done, the best historic house tour I've been on (and I've been on a lot). Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining! She seemed to have genuine interest in what she was talking about, and... More

If you are in the area for Minuteman Park take a litttle time for this attraction. Very interesting. You will not be sorry. More

A must-see for anyone visiting Concord: it was from this house that Ralph Waldo Emerson's grandfather witnessed the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Later, Nathaniel Hawthorne and his new bride lived here and etched messages on the windows with her diamond ring (worst tenants ever!). The Old Manse is a hotbed of history and charming stories about the people who... More

It's a great tour of one of the most famous houses I've ever seen. Hawthorn, Emerson, even Mae Alcott learned how to play piano at this place. The guide was fantastic and really showed us everything and really painted the picture of what it was like to be there in that house and what many were doing there from the... More

For those with a sense of history, or simply a love of American literature, this home was a treat. Ralph Waldo Emerson lived in this home, inherited from his grandfather, and it became a center of literary and intellectual Transcendentalist pursuits. Thoreau and Hawthorne spent time there as well. The Old Manse offers guided tours for $8, well worth the... More