About Minute Man
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of the Concord authors.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Northeast
- State
- Massachusetts
- Designation
- National Historical Park
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Minute Man.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Minute Man National Historical Park (Park Grounds)
- Mon
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun
- Sunrise to Sunset
The grounds of Minute Man National Historical Park are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Parking lot gates close at sunset.
Weather and when to go
New England weather can be quite unpredictable, so check the regional weather forecasts before you plan your trip. Winters can range in temperature from 20 - 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are quite humid and range in temperature from 60 - 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Beware of ticks as they can be active year round.
Getting there
Minute Man National Historical Park is located just off of I-95, exit 46B (old exit 30B), Rt 2A west, starting in Lexington, then west through Lincoln and into Concord.
Contact the park
- Address
- North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord, MA 01742
- Phone
- (978) 369-6993
- mima_info@nps.gov
- Official site
- nps.gov/mima
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
Trip planner
A day-by-day plan for Minute Man
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Things to do in Minute Man
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Guided Tours & Special Programs
Minute Man offers a variety of special events and ranger programs to the visiting public. These programs run from Memorial Day weekend in May through the end of October.
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Visit Hartwell Tavern
Hartwell Tavern is a restored 18th century home located along the Battle Road in Minute Man National Historical Park. Hartwell Tavern is open in June and July 2025 Wednesday, Thur…
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Visit the Wayside: Home of Authors, Wed & Sun, July 5 - Sept 5, 2026
Explore this unique home, witness to over 300 years of history! From revolutionary patriots to famous authors, the Wayside has played host to many influential thinkers in American…
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Bike The Battle Road Trail
The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows th…
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Patriots Day in Minute Man National Historical Park
Patriots' Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts commemorating the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. Although Patriots' Day occurs annually on the third…
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Hike the Battle Road Trail
The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows th…
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