Last updated: May 11, 2024
Thing to Do
Visit the Wayside: Home of Authors
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Interior closed. Will reopen for special programs May 25, 2024 and June 29, 2024.
Join us at the Wayside: Home of Authors to 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 History.
Parking at:
28 Hawthorne Lane, Concord, Ma
The Wayside home is a short walk across the street.
Learn more about the Wayside: Home of Authors by clicking here!
Join us at the Wayside: Home of Authors to 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 History.
Parking at:
28 Hawthorne Lane, Concord, Ma
The Wayside home is a short walk across the street.
Learn more about the Wayside: Home of Authors by clicking here!
Details
Duration
30-45 Minutes
Tours typically run 30 minutes
Activity
Guided Tours
Talk with park staff about this incredible home, see Nathaniel Hawthorne’s "sky-parlor" writing space, or explore select rooms of the house!
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
The Wayside: Home of Authors: parking at 28 Hawthorne Lane, Concord, MA 01742
Parking at:
28 Hawthorne Lane, Concord, MA
The Wayside home is a short walk across the street.
28 Hawthorne Lane, Concord, MA
The Wayside home is a short walk across the street.
Reservations
No
Season
Fall
Interior closed. Will reopen for special programs May 25, 2024 and June 29, 2024.
Time of Day
Day
Will reopen for special programs May 25, 2024 and June 29, 2024.
10am until 4pm.
10am until 4pm.
Accessibility Information
The Wayside House is not Wheelchair Accessible. Some portions of the Wayside grounds are accessible however others are filled with rough terrain and uneven trails.