Concord River

Concord River is a scenic viewpoint in Middlesex, Massachusetts. Concord River is situated nearby to Observation Deck, as well as near the peak Holden Hill.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Punkatasset Hill and Old North Bridge.

Punkatasset Hill

Peak

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Punkatasset Hill is a hill in Concord, Massachusetts, in the United States. At 289 feet, it is one of the highest points in the town. The hill was formerly called Broad-topped Hill by the native Indians and was cultivated and farmed from the 17th century on.

Old North Bridge

Bridge

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The North Bridge, often colloquially called the Old North Bridge, is a historic site in Concord, Massachusetts, spanning the Concord River. On April 19, 1775, the first day of the American Revolutionary War, provincial minutemen and militia companies numbering approximately 400 engaged roughly 90 British Army troops at this location. Old North Bridge is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Concord River.

The Old Manse

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The Old Manse is a historic manse in Concord, Massachusetts, United States, notable for its literary associations. It is open to the public as a nonprofit museum owned and operated by the Trustees of Reservations. The Old Manse is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Concord River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Concord and Bedford.

Concord

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Maybe you’ve never heard of sleepy Concord Massachusetts population 18,000, but your life has certainly been impacted by it. This is where "the shot heard round the world" was fired in the spring of 1775, setting off a chain of events that would eventually lead to the creation of the United States.

Bedford

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Bedford is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,000. Carlisle is a town with a population of 5,000. A low population density gives the town a rural feel, and it's known for outdoor activities including hiking and biking.