lexington green

Lexington is a history buff's dream. Be sure to visit in April during the weekend of Patriot's Day. There are re-enactments of the battles all around Lexington and Concord. The battle green re-enactment is the best and you need to there at 4am to get good viewing. After go to one of the many pancake breakfasts offered around the green.

A great place to have a picnic and enjoy the main street on Lexington. The Carey Library is just across the street and not to be missed.

Lexington is rich in colonial history. The well-maintained town common(green) is where the first battle of the Revolutionary War took place. There are also many other historical sites surrounding the green that commemorate the town's history.

Visited yesterday and it was a very warm and wonderful fall day. After visiting Buckman Tavern my wife and I walked around Lexington Green. Standing there it is very easy to imagine the world changing events which took place there. We really, really enjoyed our visit.

I passed by because I was in Lexington and had to stop. But really should have spent more time at one of the many battlefield stops. But on a fall day, very pretty.

The green is fascinating to visit. Not much to see other than the several markers around the green and the Minute Man statue. But if you are in the area, you must see it.

This was our second visit to Lexington Green. I suggest starting off at the visitor center for a brief history of the skirmish. They have a nice diorama depicting, as well as they can, the events of that day. At the Green, the visitor center will have a guide in period clothes to answer questions. There are several houses you can purchase admission tickets to. We visited the Hancock-Clarke House and Buckman’s Tavern. The house tours were interesting and gave you a good idea of what was happening in that era as well as the fateful day of the battle. The Hancock House was in John Hancock’s family and he lived there for a time. Buckman’s is where the Minutemen spent the night waiting for the Redcoats. If you’re in the area, and have the time, it’s worth a visit

We were on a tour so we had a guide. If you have never been to the area it pays to get on a guided tour. The guide really adds to the experience instead of just looking at monuments. Very informative and entertaining.

Lexington Green and Concord are much closer to Woburn than it appears on the map and worth the trip. The staff at both Information Centers were very helpful and we recommend a morning or afternoon visit.

Well, it all depends upon what you are looking for in an "attraction." This quiet little green triangle, officially known as the Lexington Common, just happens to be the birthplace of American freedom: the site of the first armed skirmish of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, signaling the start of the American colonies' separation from Britain to form the United States of America. The Congress has authorized the U.S. flag to fly here 24 hours a day. This is a shrine of U.S. history, not an amusement park. Come here for tranquil reflection about what the Nation means, and you will meet like-minded individuals and tour groups, many from all over the world. On occasion, representatives of local historical societies are on hand to lecture on the history. I rate it five green dots for its utter significance in the growth of human freedom.

In addition to photos near the Minuteman statue, it appears that all the tour buses stop at the oldest US war memorial. The Lexington Green is across the street from the Visitors Center.Worth a few minutes to see.

This is NOT where the "Shots Heard Round the World" happened--that was Concord and the North Bridge. The Lexington Green (Battle Green) is very small, across from the Visitor's Center. Other than a couple of plaques, there is not much to see. If you are interested in the beginnings of the Revolutionary War, go towards Concord and visit the Minute Man National Historic Park--much more to experience.

Stop by the visitor center & get a map of the different places where history took place on the green. Nice town to stroll through. Beautiful bike trail nearby.

This place has great history behind it.Make sure to read the plaques that you can find on the rocks and different places around town to understand what happened here.There are also old homes that are museums now that are great to visit as well.

So beautiful this time of year, but the fall must be spectacular. It was surprisingly uncrowded and peaceful when we were there on a Saturday. Get to know the history so you can fully appreciate the significance of this site as you respectfully traverse the green.