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Walden Pond State Reservations

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915 Walden St
Concord, MA 01742

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(978) 369-3254
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Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
Walden Pond State Reservations - Concord, MA
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I would have to say that in eastern Massachusetts this nature preserve is the most peaceful place in and around Boston. Talk about good vibes, its amazing how good you feel hikin...

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Dont even bother going if its a weekend. Youll end up sitting in a long line of cars sweating for the opportunity to fork over $5 to park. Only go on weekdays if you want to have ...

watery, leafy, and peaceful 9/4/2002

I would have to say that in eastern Massachusetts this nature preserve is the most peaceful place in and around Boston. Talk about good vibes, its amazing how good you feel hiking around the pond. The other place I found as peaceful was the Peace Pogoda in Leverett, MA. Pros: Cheap, Peaceful, Beautiful Cons: Short more
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Just OK. 7/2/2002

Dont even bother going if its a weekend. Youll end up sitting in a long line of cars sweating for the opportunity to fork over $5 to park. Only go on weekdays if you want to have a good time. Why wont the state make a bigger lot? The picturesque beauty of the pond described in Thoreaus book has already been destroyed by the few tons of sand that have been dropped on the place, not to mention a boathouse, so theres no point in pretending the natural beauty is still undisturbed. Mon thru Fri only. Pros: Close to city Cons: Ugly, Crowded, Overused more
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Serene surroundings 6/5/2002

I went to Walden Pong last weekend with my family. It is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon. Parking is $5 per car and entrance is free. You can walk around the lake and just enjoy the scenary. A lot of people swim in the lake, lay out in the sun, or play frisbee, etc. There is also a trail that goes around the lake and you can jog it. You can visit a replica of Thoreau's house (basically a small hut), and there is a little bookstore right by the pond too. All in all, I recommend Walden Pond for a quiet or romantic afternoon, away from the hubbub of Boston city life. Pros: Quiet, Serene, Beautiful getaway more
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back to nature 5/30/2002

though it can feel like a mall with the summer crowds, in the early spring and fall this place still has the magic of the thoreau book. beautiful when the leaves are changing, it's a lovely, calm, natural space. a great place to ride your bike out to, sneak off to the far side of the pond and skinnydip. to me, this IS new england. more
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  • The Scene
    Take a walk or a jog, or find a flat rock and spread out the Sunday paper--just make sure to get here early (the parking lot can reach capacity by 11am). Once you're in, there's...

  • 2/14/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Parking lot, 8am - 7:30pm
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