Minute Man National Historical Park
Minute Man National Historical Park preserves the places where the American Revolution's opening battles were fought on April 19, 1775, across Lexington, Lincoln and Concord. It is run by the National Park Service, there is no entrance fee, and the grounds, trails and parking areas are open every day from sunrise to sunset. Its five-mile Battle Road Trail is open to walkers, cyclists and leashed dogs.
Minute Man at a Glance
Is It Free?
Yes. The National Park Service says there is no fee to visit the park. Grounds, trails and parking areas are open daily, year round, from sunrise to sunset, and the park closes at sunset. For visitor center hours, check the NPS site before you go.
What Happened Here
The NPS says the park commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolution, fought on April 19, 1775, and it spreads across three towns: Lexington, Lincoln and Concord. In Concord, the NPS runs the North Bridge Visitor Center, with a mailing address of 174 Liberty Street.
The Battle Road Trail
The NPS describes the Battle Road Trail as a five-mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam's Corner in Concord to the park's eastern boundary.
- Open to walkers and cyclists (the NPS publishes a bike guide for it).
- Pets must be leashed and under control at all times, on a leash no longer than six feet, with waste bagged and removed.
- Free, sunrise to sunset.
Dogs
Minute Man is one of the easiest dog-friendly outings near Drumlin Farm, which allows no dogs. Keep your dog on a six-foot leash and pick up after it. See dogs and pets.
Combining Minute Man and Drumlin Farm
Both are in Lincoln. A history-and-farm day might start on the Battle Road Trail in the morning and end with the animals at Drumlin Farm before its 5 p.m. close. Note that Drumlin Farm is closed on ordinary Mondays. Hours · directions.
Nearby in Lincoln
- Codman Estate: Georgian country house, grounds free dawn to dusk.
- Gropius House: Walter Gropius's 1938 modernist home.
- deCordova Sculpture Park: 30 acres of outdoor sculpture.
Good For / Maybe Skip If
Good for: history buffs, cyclists, dog walkers, a free day out.
Maybe skip if: you want farm animals or a short loop for small children; Drumlin Farm's half-mile Farmyard Loop fits better.
Minute Man National Historical Park FAQ
Is Minute Man National Historical Park free?
Yes. The National Park Service says there is no fee to visit the park.
What are the hours of Minute Man National Historical Park?
The grounds, trails and parking areas are open every day, year round, from sunrise to sunset.
How long is the Battle Road Trail?
Five miles, from Meriam's Corner in Concord to the park's eastern boundary, according to the National Park Service.
Are dogs allowed at Minute Man National Historical Park?
Yes, on a leash no longer than six feet and under control at all times, with waste bagged and removed.
Which towns is Minute Man National Historical Park in?
Lexington, Lincoln and Concord, Massachusetts.