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Walden Pond

915 Walden St
Concord, MA 01742-4511
Phone: (978) 369-3254
4.5 Star Rating: Recommended
6 Reviews |  Write a Review
Serene surroundings
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/06/2002 Posted by bbagel

I went to Walden Pong last weekend with my family. It is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon. Parking is $5 per car and entrance is free. You can walk around the lake and just enjoy the scenary. A lot of people swim in the lake, lay out in the sun, or play frisbee, etc. There is also a trail that goes around the lake and you can jog it. You can visit a replica of Thoreau's house (basically a small hut), and there is a little bookstore right by the pond too. All in all, I recommend Walden Pond for a quiet or romantic afternoon, away from the hubbub of Boston city life.

Pros: Quiet, Serene, Beautiful getaway

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Editor's Review

Henry David Thoreau's old stomping ground is arguably the most famous pond in the world.  See the full editorial review.

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Know Before You Go

The grounds are limited to 1,000 visitors and 350 parking spaces (park along the road and your car will be towed), which is necessary during warm-weather season, but the park is yours in the colder months.

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Admission

  • Free

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Daily 8am-7:30pm

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2008 Audience Winner - Free Attraction

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