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Orchard House


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 15 attractions in Concord
Traveler Description: House where Louisa May Alcott wrote "Little Women."
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Attraction type: Historic home, History museum, Other, Historic site
Address: 399 Lexington Road
PO Box 343 Concord, MA 01742
Tel: 978 369 4118
Fax: 978 369 1367

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5 of 5 stars
jmisdraji   8 contributions
Boston
Jul 7, 2009

I used to live close by to Orchard House, and it is one of the places I always brought visitors. Everyone loved it, and i have been there about half a dozen times. What makes this a great tour is that the family was so fascinating. Each of the girls was artistically gifted, not just Louisa, although of course she... more

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4 of 5 stars
dolly_l8   7 contributions
Las Vegas, NV
Apr 27, 2009

This particular historical site was very significant to me. Since I was about 9 years old, I have read Little Women every couple years. Seeing the actual home where this novel was not only written but based on was nothing short of extraordinary. The tour was OK, the docent was very knowledgeable but lost her place a couple of times.... more

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5 of 5 stars
bobbie5   22 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Oct 18, 2008

I have visited Orchard House four or five times in as many years, and every time I feel like I'm stepping into the pages of Little Women. I honor and appreciate the work done by director Jan Turnquist and her wonderful staff, whose tours are both educational and entertaining, and whose passion and love for the place and its history... more

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4 of 5 stars
Masscouple   127 contributions
massachusetts
Aug 8, 2007
3
people found this review helpful

As a "Little Women" fan (both book and movie), I thought this was a great attraction in Concord (which is a very quaint town). The house is where the alcott girls grew up, and where Louisa May Alcott went on to write her famous novel. You pay for a guided tour through the historic home. We did not care for... more

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5 of 5 stars
louisianagal   16 contributions
baton rouge, louisiana
Oct 23, 2006
3
people found this review helpful

I've been a fan of Louisa May Alcott since I read "Little Women" and "Little Men" as a child. So I was thrilled when a friend suggested we visit her former home during a trip to Concord. House tours can either be a dry look at old furniture or an engaging history that brings the residents to life. Our tour... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jul 22, 2005
1
person found this review helpful

We enjoyed our 1+ hour time at the Orchard House. We took the tour through the house which began with a video. Then, we were guided through the house and learned about Louisa and her family. Not suitable for our 4 year old but pleasant and enjoyable for we parents, our preteen boy and teen girl. They referred to some... more

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Orchard House Address

399 Lexington Road, PO Box 343, Concord, MA 01742
Tel: 978 369 4118 Fax: 978 369 1367