Top Things to do in Greater Merrimack Valley
Top Hotels in Greater Merrimack Valley
- 1. Archer Hotel Burlington
- 2. Hilton Boston / Woburn
- 3. Concord's Colonial Inn
- 4. Best Western At Historic Concord
- 5. Red Roof PLUS+ Boston - Woburn/Burlington
- 6. Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
- 7. Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
- 8. Aloft Lexington
- 9. Best Western Plus New Englander
- 10. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Littleton
What to do and see in Greater Merrimack Valley, Greater Merrimack Valley: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Merrimack Valley, United States including Walden Pond State Reservation, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, National Heritage Museum, Great Brook Farm State Park, Mary Cummings Park, Fine Arts Theatre Place LLC, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Lexington belfry.
Restaurants in Greater Merrimack Valley
1. Walden Pond State Reservation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 661 reviews
In order to preserve the natural environment, visitors are limited at this site, where Thoreau wrote his famous essays.
Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States
My wife and I went to the Walden Pond State Reservation on my birthday as I had studied Thoreau in High School, consider myself a naturalist, and approve of his non-violent Civil Disobedience. Everything that we found there, the setting, the pond, the original foundation of his 10 x 15 cabin, the re-constructed cabin with a re-enactor, the LEADS GOLD museum, the film, and the gift shop to be first class and an excellent reflection of Thoreau. In the Gift Shop, I bought one of the many different versions of Walden Pond and an excellent biography, "Henry David Thoreau A Life" by Laura Walls, published during the 200th anniversary of Thoreau's birth, 2017. You can catch her lecture about her book on youtube.
2. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 321 reviews
Nineteenth-century luminaries such as Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau are buried here.
Reviewed By CMPTexas - Tucson, United States
One of the best preserved early American cemeteries, this beautiful pristine cemetery is better known for "Author's Ridge." On Author's Ridge, you'll see the final resting places of Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, all within a short distance away from each other. There are many other notable sites here, but most come to pay homage to the greatest of authors in American Literature.
3. DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
The largest of its kind in New England, this sculpture park encompasses 35 acres, 20 miles northwest of Boston. The park features a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations, and hosts more than 60 works, the majority of which are on loan. Year round activities include snowshoe tours, yoga in the park, birding tours, curator and artist conversations, and many special talks, screenings, and events.
Reviewed By hrs1026 - Boston, United States
Beautiful grounds filled with a broad array of interesting and in some cases magnificent sculptures, this museum is a great destination for a relaxing and inspiring day. The indoor museum is currently closed due to the pandemic but the grounds are open, requiring an advance ticket for admission to keep the size of the crowd to a reasonable number. The landscaping is natural and quite beautiful and the sculptures are arranged to fit into the landscape. Great for a leisurely stroll or even a picnic. The art is wonderful, creative, inspiring and some of the pieces are truly magnificent. Definitely worth the trip.
4. National Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
The National Heritage Museum is an American history museum founded and supported by 32° Scottish Rite Freemasons in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America.
Reviewed By 220kenq
Some interesting things to see. Small but it's free. Part of the Free Masons Museum so it's a little confusing.
5. Great Brook Farm State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By clf27 - Westford, United States
This is a beautiful place for a walk from spring thru fall but I especially like it in the fall when the leaves have started to turn. There are wide, smooth, not much elevation heart-healthy paths in the shade to wide smooth paths in the open to narrow, root covered paths in the woods. The map they provide is very readable and the trails are well marked. Lots of people bring their dogs which I like. I think they are supposed to be leashed but often they aren't. The rest rooms are nice and there is a working dairy farm with farm animals for the kids and an ice cream stand. Well worth the $3 but today was Farm Day so they weren't collected the parking fee.
6. Mary Cummings Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By AdventureOut29 - Burlington, United States
Very big park, beautiful all year, but especially in the spring and summer. It's a whopping 200 acres, and there are many trails to choose from! Some parts can get a bit muddy if you go right after it rains, but that's part of the fun in at, and it is a wetland after all. There are different parts that each give different feelings too. First, by the parking lot, there is a man-made field, with a concrete trail going around it. There are picnic tables here, too. This gives off a city park vibe. Secondly, the is a part full of grasses, but not too many trees. It's nice to walk through, and it seems to be a good place to do some recreational droning or some model rocket launches. (Just make sure you leave with everything you brought.) Finally, there is the forest wetlands area. This is a great place to hiking and all the beautiful trees are over here. Great hiking trails, and I would recommend to anyone who likes to be outdoors!
7. Fine Arts Theatre Place LLC
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Sherpa11065134799 - Maynard, United States
This is a well preserved old theatre with more character and ambience found in other theatre. Friendly staff, great snacks and popped corn. Special ticket prices on Mondays and Ttuesdays will keep you com8nf back for first rate films.
8. Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By dianed24 - Boston, United States
I had been driving right by the entrance on Monsen Rd for over 20 years and had no idea what was right off of RT 62. After driving down a skinny, one way road to the parking area, I was stunned when we got out. There was a huge viewing tower you could ascend with a binocular set at the top. We chose to walk out around the Lotus Pond. I was not aware that Concord had the right conditions to grow Lotus Flowers and I mean hundreds and thousands of Lotus Flowers. As you would expect, every type of wildlife and bird species were among the beautiful setting. I can understand why this place is so popular for so many. This place is wonderful and peaceful, where you can truly feel as one with nature. Right off the heart of the Center in Concord, MA.
