tech<p>In the coming weeks, we&rsquo;ll be doing a series focusing on the towns we serve and why we love them! Check back each Monday for a new town.</p> <p>This week, we&rsquo;ll start where <em>we</em> got <em>our</em> start! <strong>You guessed it &ndash; Concord, Massachusetts.</strong></p> <p><img alt="Concord, Massachusetts" class="featured featured" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.usmre.com/5899/blog/Concord%20Center%201.png" style="width: 813px; height: 471px;"></p> <p>Whether you&rsquo;re looking for an afternoon filled with history, nature, or literature, you can find it here! <a href="https://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm" target="_blank">Minuteman National Historical Park</a>&nbsp;brings history alive where the first battle of the Revolution began. The park has a rotating schedule of <a href="https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/events.htm" target="_blank">events</a>, a Junior Ranger program that you can guide yourself through and earn a badge, as well as programs for parents and teachers alike.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in the nature aspect of Concord, the conservation land is abundant! The <a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Great_Meadows/about.html" target="_blank">Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge</a> with an entrance on Monson Road includes trails and both a wildlife observation tower and platform. <a href="http://www.concordconserves.org/hapgoodwright-town-forest" target="_blank">Hapgood Wright Town Forest</a>, or &ldquo;Fairyland Pond,&rdquo;&nbsp;is another option for trails and relaxation in the conservation land of Concord.</p> <p>For more varied exercise in nature, the <a href="http://www.southbridgeboathouse.com/canoe-and-kayak-rentals.html" target="_blank">South Bridge Boat House</a> is open for kayak and canoe rentals throughout the warmer weather.</p> <p>Nature and literature collide here in many ways, as well. A local (and tourist!) favorite is <a href="http://www.newenglandtravelplanner.com/go/ma/boston_west/concord/sights/waldenpond.html" target="_blank">Walden Pond</a>.&nbsp;This gorgeous location is brought to life throughout the year with the warm and changing air, the fall colors, and the tranquil feeling that accompanies the winter months.</p> <p>Many choose to continue their literature tour of Concord by paying tribute to our great authors at Author&rsquo;s Ridge in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, leaving a pen in homage to their legacy. Coming full-circle,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.louisamayalcott.org/" target="_blank">Louisa May Alcott&rsquo;s Orchard House</a>&nbsp;welcomes visitors to appreciate the history that Concord offers in literature at the &ldquo;Home of <em>Little Women</em>!&rdquo;</p> <p>Even if you&rsquo;re not looking for a long tour of history, nature, or literature, Concord still has a lot to offer. The community we are a part of here welcomes small business ventures, with local favorites such as The Concord Cheese Shop, celebrating&nbsp;50 years in Concord this July, and Nesting on Main for lunch and treasures to be found!</p>
