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L E X I N G T O N
L O D G I N G
Footsteps from the Lexington Battle Green, where America’s fight for liberty began
experience
revolutionary
hospitality
Life • Liberty • Pursuit of Happiness
2027 massachusetts ave., lexington, ma 02421
tel:
(781)301-6660
• [email protected]
www.innathastingspark.com
Guided sightseeing tours
Stops at historic sites and
attractions
Travel the Battle Road
Scenic By-Way
Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature!
Lexington Visitors Center —Starting location for Liberty Ride,
located close to restaurants and shops, offers diorama of the
Battle of Lexington, information, hospitality, souvenirs, and
public restrooms.
Lexington Historical Society Houses
Lexington Battle Green —Site of the Minute Man statue
and America’s oldest war memorial where the Lexington
militia confronted 800 British Regulars as the sun rose on
April 19, 1775. Free guided walking tours.
— Hancock-Clarke House, Paul Revere and William Dawes’
destination on the night of April 18, 1775 to warn Samuel
Adams and John Hancock of the coming of British troops. $$
Minute Man National Historical Park
— View “The Road to Revolution,” a moving multimedia
presentation and exhibits at the Visitor Center.
— Paul Revere’s Capture Site, where the famous “midnight ride”
came to an abrupt end.
— Hartwell Tavern, an historic home and tavern brought to life
with living history demonstrations. (limited handicap accessibility)
— Walk the Battle Road Interpretive Trail.
The Liberty Ride and Battle Green Guides are operated
by the Town of Lexington under the direction of the Tourism
Committee to educate visitors about our place in the nation’s
history. Partners include the Lexington Chamber of Commerce,
National Park Service, Scottish Rite Museum & Library, and the
Concord Board of Selectmen.
Guided group, step-on and charter tours available year-round.
Liberty Ride Information: 339-223-5623 [email protected]
— Meriam’s Corner, terminus of the Battle Road trail and place
where British Regulars first came under fire as they retreated
to Boston.
— North Bridge, where colonial militia men were first ordered
to fire upon British Regulars. See Daniel Chester French’s
Minute Man statue, the grave of British soldiers, and other
battle monuments.
— North Bridge Visitor Center at Buttrick Mansion features exhibits
detailing the events in 1775, an information center
and bookstore located in a home built by the descendents of
Major John Buttrick, the Colonial officer who gave the command
to fire at the North Bridge.
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
National Heritage Museum —Programs, lectures and exhibits
celebrating Freemasonry, American history and culture from
Colonial times to present day. Free admission to Museum and
parking.
Liberty Ride ® and
are registered trademarks of Town of Lexington.
Liberty Ride logo illustration from The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere published by Handprint Books courtesy of
Lexington resident Christopher Bing. Illustration © Christopher Bing 2001 & Handprint Books 2001
Photos courtesy of James Shaw, Colonial Times Magazine and James Higgins.
All information current at press time and may be subject to change. Printed March 2014.
— Buckman Tavern, where the Lexington militia gathered
the night before the Battle. $$
— Munroe Tavern, British headquarters and field hospital.
Learn about the role of the British in the retreat. Washington
really dined here in 1789. $$
The Belfry —Exact reproduction atop Belfry Hill from
where the original bell sounded the alarm of April 19, 1775.
Orchard House —Home of Louisa May Alcott and her
family, and setting for the beloved Little Women. $$
Colonial Inn —Historic landmark and functioning inn at
the heart of the village green, was a part of the events of
April 19, 1775 and was later home to Henry David Thoreau.
The Wayside —Home to the Alcotts, Nathaniel Hawthorne,
and Margaret Sidney. $$
Old Manse —Home of minister William Emerson, his
grandson Ralph Waldo Emerson, and the honeymoon home
of Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne. $$
Emerson House —Where Ralph Waldo Emerson, foremost
19th century literary figure, lived and wrote from 1835 until his
death in 1882. Original furnishings and family memorabilia are
on display. $$
Concord Museum —Holds a nationally significant historical
collection including the famed Revere lantern, Emerson’s
study, and Thoreau’s Walden desk. Hands-on family activities
and period rooms. $$
Concord Visitor Center —Located close to restaurants and
shops, offers information, guided walking tours of Concord,
and public restrooms.
Trolley operates weekends April & May; daily Memorial Day – October 26
Round trips depart Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue
10:00 am - 11:30 am – 1:00pm – 2:30 pm
Adults $28 n Students 5-17 $12 n Under 5 free
Discounts offered for AAA members, Seniors and Military
Ticket is non-transferable and valid for two consecutive days
Park all day at Lexington Center Depot Lot (fee reimbursed with ticket purchase)
Travel 90-minute route along the Battle Road Scenic By-Way
Convenient to attractions, hotels, shopping, and dining
Easy on/off stops with free re-boarding
Air-conditioned comfort n Wheelchair-accessible trolley
Guided group, step-on and charter tours available year-round
[email protected]
Inn at Hastings Park
Lexington Visitors Center
Buckman Tavern
The
Belfry
Lexington
Center
Eastbound
Westbound
Liberty Ride Stops
Attractions
Stop by Request
Battle Road Trail
Minuteman Bikeway
Free Parking
Ticket Sales
DIRECTIONS
By Car:
By Bus:
Liberty Ride departs from the
Lexington Visitors Center at
1875 Massachusetts Avenue. The
white building is set back from
the road at the corner of Meriam
Street abutting the Minuteman
Bikeway. Park at the Depot
Square lot in Lexington Center.
Take Route 95 (Route 128) to Exit
30A (Route 2A) East. Travel on
Route 2A (Marrett Road) turning
left at Massachusetts Avenue.
Continue through light at
Waltham Street. Take first right at
Depot Square and proceed straight
back to park in attended lot.
From A le w i fe St at ion ( R e d
L i ne), take 62 or 76 bus to
Depot Square/Lexington
Center stop, Monday-Saturday.
On Sundays and Holidays, take
taxi or visit Liberty Ride website
for connecting instructions.
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Museum
Lodging
Wheelchair Accessible
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