Last updated: November 14, 2025
Thing to Do
Visit the Wayside: Home of Authors
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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.
Learn more about the Wayside: Home of Authors by clicking here!
From revolutionary patriots to famous authors, the Wayside has played host to many influential thinkers in American History.
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
Summer
The Wayside House iis typically open limited hours in the summer and for special events in the spring, summer and fall. It is closed for the winter.
Time of Day
Day
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.
Wayside: Home of Authors Visitor Information
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