Concord, Mass – On April 19, 1775, the first skirmish of the American Revolution took place at dawn on Lexington Green. Afterwards, British soldiers marched to Concord, where they faced a militia of Minute Men, who eventually chased them back to Boston. The British Regulars’ route between Lexington and Concord is now known as Battle Road, a nine-mile trail that is part of the Minute Man National Historic Park.
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Battle Road is an outdoor history museum that remembers the drama and preserves the buildings and even marks some of the graves. But it is also a lovely nature trail, wonderful for walking, running or cycling.
Cycling the Battle Road is my favorite way to get to Concord when I have time to spare. Upon arrival, I treated myself to the Thursday special at the Concord Cheese Shop: Phil’s Phabulous. And let me tell you, it really is phabulous.
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