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Granite State Scenic Railway - various times Pick
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
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Why Orchard House May Offer the Best Old-Fashioned Christmas in New England
Here at Mommy Poppins, we're always on the lookout for authentic family experiences that tap into the magic of the season. And this Christmas season, we think we may have just found New England’s top spot to feel that all-important thrill of hope. If you and your family are still on the hunt for an old fashioned Christmas event head to Concord’s Orchard House in December.
For more holiday fun in New England, check out more Christmas Towns and Festive Hotels That Will Blow Your Mind. And see our Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide for more things to do this season.
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Things To Do at Concord's Orchard House in December
There’s a certain magic to be felt when discovering fun, family-friendly Christmastime activities here in New England, isn’t there? Excuses for childlike whimsy… Echoed Christmases of yore… Familiar locales utterly transformed… The opportunities here never cease to delight us.
The childhood home of Little Women author Louisa May Alcott, this popular tourist spot is no stranger to putting its best foot forward for visitors hungry for a taste of local history. But as the holiday season gears up, Orchard House lights the candles, decks the halls, and invites ticket-holders in to celebrate Alcott Christmases long since passed.
An Old Fashioned Christmas at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House invites revelers of all ages to:
- Take in festive, live-acted Christmas-themed tableaux,
- Indulge in local history brought to life
- Enjoy family-friendly holiday activities
- Take part in a visitor-beloved holiday sing-a-long
Overflowing with classic New England charm both inside and out, this cozy, immortalized treasure of a home. It's a mere stone’s throw from the charming and historic downtown, full of so many things to do in Concord. A visit to Orchard House promises a holiday tradition full of good cheer, a healthy dose of nostalgia, and a feast for the senses. The once-a-year event captures the spirit of the season. And it's sure to rouse even the humbuggiest Scrooge from a wintertime slump.
Tickets are limited, so book yours today and begin a heartwarmingly historic tradition with your family!
More Places To Visit in Concord, MA During the Holidays
The Concord Museum features seasonal events and holiday fun. Photo courtesy of the Concord Museum
Looking for more Christmas fun in Concord? The Concord Museum, located just two miles from Orchard House, has a slew of holiday events and seasonal program for a full day of holiday fun.
Where To Stay and Eat in Concord at Christmas
Swing by the Colonial Inn on a visit to Orchard House in Concord. Photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
If you're making an eaasily family road trip of a visit to Orchard House, Concord's Colonial Inn has cozy accommodations and fabulous food. It's also one of the top Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Boston.
Places featured in this article:
Orchard House
Concord Museum
