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Orchard House

399 Lexington Road, PO Box 343, Concord, MA 01742
978 369 4118
Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Concord
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
Description: House where Louisa May Alcott wrote "Little Women."
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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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

Went to visit Orchard House as my daughter was reading Little Women. Took the guided tour and found it very interesting. 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

I had never read Little Women, but I enjoyed touring the home wheere Louisa May Alcott wrote her famous novel. It's guided tour only and that's good because the guide added so much information that people like me would not know. I enjoyed reading the letter one of her sisters wrote to a fan of the book telling her that... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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Touring the museum is a fantastic experience. We are so lucky to have this here to share this bit of history. Is fun for all ages. 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

just another historical house. Look for the stuff they pulled out of the walls when it was updated. More

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Leominster, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Went on a Saturday in April, house was chilly. You watch a little film that was interesting and are led through the rooms by a guide. Our guide, Sigrid, was charming and informative. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

The tour of the Alcott home in Concord was very pleasant. The house and family have links to other historical figures in Concord -- Emerson and Thoreau of course. I learned about May Alcott who was an artist. I learned a lot about this family. It is worth a stop. More

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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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133 reviews 133 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

Only was able to see from the outside, but as a big literature buff, I was thrilled to see it in person! Worth a stop. More

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san diego
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
178 helpful votes 178 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012
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This is a must see for all Little Women fans. The home has been wonderfully preserved with actual furnishings and artifacts from the Alcott family - family china, quilts, dolls, art, trinkets, etc. Loved the "indoor" well and ingenious "hot water" sink. Tour guide was a recent college grad who was very knowledgeable, but rather stiff. Fascinating to see the... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

I have visited many times with visitors and relatives.Having loved reading Little Women as a child I was so excited to see the house she lived in and to see where she wrote the book.It is like living history.I think they have done a great job of showing the house and her work and describing her life More

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South of Boston, MA
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

The Alcott ouse is largely as it was in Louisa's time and lovingly tended by the staff who obviously put much energy and love into caring for it and telling its tales. I especially enjoyed seeing the rooms, notably Amy's with the drawing on the walls and around the windows. We learned a great deal about the Alcotts and their... More

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