Ralph Waldo Emerson House, Concord

Nice tour, no reservations taken. Cannot take photos or drink water. Admission was 12.00 for an adult. It's interesting to compare the houses of those in the literature circle of the time period. Not wheelchair accessible, has a flight of stairs. Has books for purchase.

The Ralph Waldo Emerson House offers some insight into the Emerson the writer. The combination of artifacts and the structure provide a rather human portrait of this venerated figure.

I can't comment on the house itself because we never got to take a tour. When we tried to enter the house a very rude staff member told us to get out. Apparently the house was closed for a private event, but there was no information about this on their website or social media accounts; there was also no information posted anywhere on the property or front door. Although we would have loved to tour this house, we don't plan to go back. If you visit, I hope for your sake that they will have worked on their signage and customer service skills.

My wife and I recently visited this place on a two-week trip through New England and really loved it. The history and awareness of this location are great. The connection of this location to other local authors makes it extremely interesting to visit. Highly recommend this place.

The Concord Museum Across the street has amazing exhibits and if you are lucky enough to time it right, you will see the Concord Independent Batttery drilling their salutes.