Reviews of Lexington Common National Historic Site (Tourist Attraction)

Johnathan Farrington

Really pretty, peaceful green space. An amazing history and some cool memorials. Definitely a necessity to check out, there isn't actually much information as to the history on it there. But there are several museums around about various aspects of the history of Lexington and Concord.

Sandi McCarthy

Beautiful site and so historical. Well worth the visit. Would strongly suggest taking the Trolley Tour from Concord. Authentically dressed tour guide from the Revolutionary period who gives an excellent, and sometimes humorous, report on the actual events of the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Learn actual facts never revealed in History books.

John Cisetti

Free street parking. An inspiring, historic location. The first U.S. war memorial.

Ernest Kyed

Great place to think about and remember those who sacrificed to form a great country.

John Barry

Was ok. Would have been nice to see some enactment or short film.

Jim Poinsett

Nice small town, lots of history

Bryan Stack

The Lexington Historical Society staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.

Michael Nwachukwu

Historical laced with mystery

Neal Mackey

Very well done and promotes learning about our countries roots

Joseph Meacham

Very cool, very reverent place. Not a lot to see, but knowing and learning about what happened there was very cool. And the people in the gift shops are friendly and kind. We had an awesome discussion about the history of the place with them. If you come here make sure you see the Old Belfry replica up the hill!

paul lazenby

Great history here from the revolutionary war. There is also a great bike trail from here to Concord following the same route the British marched in the Revolutionary War. Today it is simply a beautiful shaded walk or ride through a beautiful part of the state.

Daniel Skywalker

Great place to learn about our countries past.

Janice Keating

Interesting stop on our bus tour. Bus tour guide gave us educational information needed.

Noson Fontenot

Outstanding- so much history. Learned so much never taught in school. Really puts a different spin on it when standing in the spot where men died for freedom. The shape of our nation now would disgust them.

Bruce Caisse

This is a lovely green with a few monuments memorializing the Battle of Lexington where the minutemen of the area stood against the greatest empire of the world in their resolve to live as free men.

Richard McClelland

Wonderful historic site, guided tours of the grounds, no fee. Buckman Tavern has a great self guided audio tour. The staff are very knowledgeable about their town and passionate about sharing it. A place everyone should see.

William Mcdonough

Here the embattled fathers stood and "Fired the Shot heard Round the World...it was here that Americans first stood up against the English Army....

BRIAN SMITH

Beautiful grounds. Awesome place to visit our history.

John Warther

It was awesome

Hector Aviles

Pretty Kool place

Xiangyi Meng

historical park

Chris Offerman

Great information, we'll displayed, friendly and helpful staff.

Jim Marden

Very interesting place. Hit the visitor center first then the common. Lots of history.

Phil Goldblum

The new visitors center will be appreciated once completed.

Bob Frank

The original battle for the land took place in this very area.

Scott Zyskowski

Close to my hometown of Concord historic and quiet.

Drashti Desai

Nicely maintened historical site.

Joseph Irizarry

Excellent staff. Very accurate. Memorable

G J Smith

Great place to visit for American history

M. B.

Very nice historic place

Doug Roberson

A historical site for tourists and a great spot for families in Lexington

Cassandra Macias

Well kept area with lots to see and look at. Great food options and beautiful historic buildings!

Icy Fire

A bit been busy but nice

Dwayne Friday

Awesome ! If you enjoy true history this is your place.

Cathy Harrison

Historical treasure

Wyatt Martin

Easy walk to most Lexington historic sites. There were people in period costume giving tours and describing what each monument and statue represented.

Irwin Gordon

Very interesting

James

Be interesting place to visit.

Robert Quarters

There was a guide there dressed as a colonial Minuteman, he was quite friendly, knowledgeable, and don't forget to check out the surrounding area. There's definitely more than just the Common!

Brian Smith

Awesome place. Excellent history!

sachin sachdeva

Origin of America's birth location with the lot of History behind

Nicholas Wong

Great open space to hang out. "Ball playing" is discouraged, but will be overlooked, unless the typical curmudgeon decides to report it.

Ginger Williams

Awesome, well done, super great ladies who were very informative and so friendly.

isabel mulvihill

The town accomadates groups in Tour busses giving ample parking around the.commons.Love the feel of history at the Commons.

Kathleen Hawkins

Good place to go see the revolution

Steve Conley

Beautiful and historical park.

Judy Dalton

This was part of our excursion, very interesting to hear more history.

Rebekah Elkins

So much emotion and history! We parked behind the depot at a lot; only $4 for the day. It took us a full day (9 to 5) to see everything and tour the three buildings. There are more signs down near Monroe Tavern that we didn't get to see. Words cannot express how much we enjoyed it! The guides and staff were incredible. There wasn't a crowd and the weather was spot-on. For those on a tight schedule, I would definitely recommend allotting a full-day to exploring Lexington. Its truly a life-changing experience.

Sudip bandyopadhyay

Fantastic place

Sándor Bokor

A great place to take a walk, walk your dog, jog etc

Gregg Robinson

What can I say? It's part of our history. Take your kids and go experience it.

Dan Alexander

I finally woke up at 4am to see the April reenactment. I had a great time. Fortunately a local told me where to park. I would have rated it higher had there been available more information about the activities that occur after or later in the day. All-in-all, I do recommend visiting this place at any time of year. Local shopping and eateries are the quality one would expect from a New England town where the average house price is well north of 1 million dollars.

Denise Strauss

Wonderful downtown location with fabulous history.

Kendall Schneider

Easy to visit for you history buffs. Lorts of shops near by for you shoppers!

alexander grant

commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. these were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775.

Greg Cutler

Amazing Historical location.....

Albert Bodt

I am originally from Holland, having lived in this country for the last 58 years. My parents had lived through the war in Europe only 11 years before immigrating to this country. I have an abiding interest in American history, so when I attended a medical board review conference in Boston (Copley Place) in October of 1997, I took the opportunity, after the conference to tour the Lexington, Concord area and later, Walden Pond. My family had come on the trip, including my mother (dad stayed home). We went to Lexington and I was immediately moved by what to me is almost holy ground. My mother, felt the same and when she read the names of the patriots who are interred on the edge of the green, she began to cry, as did I as we were so emotionally overcome by being on the spot where just over 222 years before, the American Revolution had started it military phase. I was amazed at how close the ranks of British and American combatants were to one another. We toured the Clark Parsonage where Paul Revere had come to warn John Hancock and Sam Adams of the impending threat to arrest them, observed the drum used to muster the Minutemen to arms on the early morning of April 19, 1775. I met an Air Force colonel while in the Men's Room at the visitors center, next Buckman's Tavern and we got into a conversation about Paul Revere's (as well as Dawe's and Prescott's) ride. It was nearly an hour and a half before we finished talking. Buckman's Tavern was fascinating as many of the Minute Men spent several hours there before they were mustered on to the green around 4:30 in the morning. A musket ball hole can still be seen in the ceiling where an accidental discharge of someones musket or squirrel fire-lock. I will be back.

Kurien Manavalan

History well preserved

Candace Gregorian

This is all about history. The day I visited was during a blustery snow squall. Parking is ok on a day like that but much more difficult during the tourist season. There are bike paths available . Many restaurant choices as well. Shopping g is more of the boutique style.

Shannon F

Pretty landscape. Well taken care of history. Friendly and helpful people abound. Parking was a bit hard.

Dan O'Brien

Nicely kept area. Good fit little kids to run around in.

Larry H

Location was easy to find and have nice parking spots. The statues and its history are great lessons for children and adults. The nearby visitor center has souvenir and information brochures.

Brian Kirsh

Beautiful city with such a profound historical impact.

Donna Mitchell

We got here after everything closed, but walked around a little. Next time...

Michelle W

I was just walking around. It was shaded and plenty of places to sit.

John H

Enjoyable historic area to walk around

Ronald Buikema

Great Green, well maintained, surrounded by some buildings dating to the April 19, 1775 opening volley of the Revolutionary War.

Larry L Sr.

Nice gathering place for the locals.

Vasyl Pominov

A historical place and tourist attraction. Neat and nicely kept. Plenty of parking in around area.

Amy J

Being from the West coast, I do not often have the roots of our country so clearly displayed. It was a far more emotional experience than I expected, especially in this time when we once again seem to be at a crossroads of defining ourselves as United States citizens.

Deborah Swan

So glad we finally visited.

M Keen

Lovely place. They keep the bus service infrequent to keep away the riff-raff, which may include me given the looks I recieved for existing in their beautiful town. Watch out for red coats.

ricky goldsmith

Grounds are kept very well

Nathan Cragun

We went in the off season, so a lot of the sites were closed around here, but the park was pretty, and the monument to "The shot heard round the world" was really nice. The visitors center is open year round and the ranger in the station was very helpful and friendly.

Alan Argollo

Great place to walk around ,meditate and visit!

Stephanie Staszak

Was annoyed there were no indications on the green where the action happened. Would have bee helpful of there was a sign- Patriots formed here. Or a map of the area and what happened out on the green so if the building is closed you could still get a feel for what happened

Rachel Hyatt

Such great people. A very fun and enthralling retelling of events that happened here. The house is really quite neat. We were really glad we stopped off here. Hope to go back some day just to recreate this special trip. Plus they give you this cool postcard.

Narin Sinuon

A nice place to just hang out and relax with your family and also learn about America's history.

Douglas Baumgartner

It's where it all began.....

josiah Hastey

Very clean area with beautiful landmarks

Pamella Proctor

Beautiful historic Lexington.

Jessica Wong

Clean area and nice to tour around

Dan Gudmundson

What a sacred experience to walk in the square where our fight for independence began!

Monique Martin

This is where it all happened! You must stop here when in town!

Michael Singleton

Nice historical site! History is great!

Sridhar Chilimuri

It is historically very important and beautifully kept. It is very small area for a liesurely walk.

William Fulton

The "shot heard round the world" was fired from this location on April 19, 1775 to begin the American Revolutionary War. Just a small park in a small town in Massachusetts, but the site of an indelible moment in history. This well kept triangular field is a nice large open space but somehow feels so small to be the site of the first skirmish with the British so long ago. This location is family friendly and well lit even at night.

yodaplaysrandom123

Fun place to vist.

J Ellis

Beautiful part of history

Cayla Slater

I loved visiting Lexington.

Rhonda Usry

Beautiful grounds. The amazing history here should leave everyone with a new found pride and thanks. Great place to visit.

Tom Raider

A shame it costs money to get in the Tavern... Everything else is awesome.

Jeff Friedman

A beautiful piece of historical location.

Storehouse Row

Volunteered for 3rd class here and learned so much! It was a wonderful afternoon spent

Rob Miller

A little park with a statue dedicated to the minute men. A great spot to get some photos of down town Lexington as well.

Russell Fogg

It's hard to believe how little we know or remember, of the birth of our nation! This experience through here was remarkable!

Arlene Onorato

Best place ever.

Soozin

A very historical place and well worth the visit. Guided tour of this small park are the best. You'll learn about the "shot heard round the world." Some of the houses adjacent to the park hold history and stories which are fascinating.

Jon Wilcox

We had an amazing volunteer who gave an excellent explanation for the Lexington Commons.

Christopher Graham

Absolutely, incredible to walk on this hallowed ground. The Lexington green is the site upon which the first shots of the Revolution War were exchanged on April 19, 1775 as the British regulars advanced on Concord to destroy rebel munitions. The walk around the park is short with plaques denoting points of interest including the site of the town belfry used to alert the militiamen of the advance as well as a burial ground for remains of some of the 8 Americans who died that morning. Tour the Buckmans Tavern and try to catch their exhibit #alarmed metaphorically linking the communications our founding fathers (and mothers) used to spread the word of the "bloody massacre" and the social platforms we use today.

Brooke Snow

We loved visiting Lexington and seeing the historical sites. Very great way to learn more about America's history!

Keith Kyzivat

Nice common, many portals. Good place to walk.

Katy Boyer

Very well maintained grassy area with monument and a few plaques. This is across the street from a cemetery whee my multiple great grandparents are buried.

Jeff Thompson

Forgot all about this place. History classes started coming back to me as the free in character tour guide went though all the details of this historic place.

Alex Fadeev

Awesome historical site of the first revolutionary battle with the Brits

Deborah Warren

Stepping back in history

Brendan Moore

Need to see where it all started

Penny McGhee

Such a group of brave patriots we had!

Marc Townsend

Beautiful grounds.

Glen Yasue

Alcott Apple Orchard must see. Grayline one-day Cambridge, Kexington, Concord, Boston, tour guide Ron.

Daniel Bingham

Awesome place

Matt Jew

Take a walking tour with Jonn...and his knowledge of American history will come alive!

Lourie Larcade

Amazing!!

Josh Wittenberg

Take a tour..

Kunal Ray

Well maintained historic site.

Simon Rubner

Very interesting

Melvyn Romero

Beautify place, nice to visit with family.

Robert Hollstein

Stepping in the foot steps of the founding of our country or the breaking from the mother country England.

Andrew Bates

The battle green is a very nice open park. Perfect for a picnic with the family.

J.W. Petterson

A very solemn experience.

Mike Buchanan

Awsome . School children reenactment of Parkers command to his men Hazzah!

Adrian Flink

Beautiful, peaceful, solemn. The people who work there are knowledgeable and helpful.

Peter Dawbin

This was incredible to see a place where people fought and died for our country just two days after the 4th was incredible. Highly recommend

Debbie Boo Pate

Fun History tour.

Allen Todd

On the morning of April 19, 1776, after receiving word from Paul Revere that 700 British soldiers were marching to Concord to seize weapons. At dawn on the morning of the 19th about 77 militia men met about 400 British Soldiers, shot rang out, thus beginning the American Revolution. Today the Lexington Green is a well-manicured park in the heart of Lexington, MA. There are several monuments dedicated to the brave patriots who stood up to tyranny. Across the street is Buckman’s Tavern where the Militia had gathered the night before awaiting the British arrival.

James Toczyl

Patriots day is historic there.

Brett Steele

Great place. Full of history about our nation's birth. Highly recommended a visit.

Diana Bailey-Kent

There is something to be said about people who stand up to defend their homes and rights against overwhelming odds.

Greg Autore

Loved it. I was able to stand in the same place where the Minuteman stood ready to defend their country, their families and their rights. The park staff was delightful and generously full of history to share. Well done! I will be back

Bob Stone

Battle green guides are knowledgeable about revolutionary history!

The Homeless

It's a great place to hang out

Kathy Roeland

Amazing to this the American Revolution began here!

michelle race

Beautiful

Heath McClure

A beautifully serene and awe inspiring setting to reflect upon the start of a nation

Lauren Rantuccio

Well kept historical site.

Angela Yu

Birthplace of America, what more can I say? Good spot to relax and enjoy the history. Also a good place to toss a disc around or bring your dog(s) to run around.

Ivy Loly

Not much there, but the history is priceless.

Elliot Dotson

Great place to see the place where am essential part of American history took place.

Gregory Thompson

Just standing in the common is awe inspiring.

tolerant fire

Great walk thru history. I always enjoy the walk and the area so well preserved . Since the days of Paul Revere's ride.

Nathan Bourjolly

Not exciting but it’s cool I guess

Douglas Solomon

The reason why we have a 2nd Amendment

W W

Fantastic place to enjoy history.

vicky landry

Amazing spot to hike, bike or take your family. Relaxing, beautiful and historical.

Thomas Wimmer

Incredible History

Gregg Jarvis

Great place to visit. Beginning of the American fight for Independence. Monuments and park space that put you back to 1776

S A

When it is time to learn some history. Must visit this site...

Gabriele Manganaro

Historical site, but also a relaxing place where to stroll around

Nathaniel Marcum

Nice historical area. Beautiful walk.

Stacey Fraser

Nice place to walk around with the family

Jim Baker

Its history buddy. Good to know where we came from. I just wonder how it felt to be fighting here.

Alan Orth

Beautiful park. I visited it in autumn when the leaves were all shades of red, orange, yellow, etc, but I think it would be breathtaking in winter snow as well.

Derrick Coleman

The battle green is beautifully upkept.

Lisa Melatti

Great piece of history I throughly enjoyed this part of the tour.

Paige Finlayson

Awesome quite little park.

Janice Fenton

Listen to the guide that will offer a tour. He works for the city and he knows everything about what happened. He was also able to answer somewhat minor detail type questions. Makes the stop worthwhile.

Thomas Wiczek

Great, informative, & time we'll spent.