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After you've taken the standard walking tour of Concord, MA, see the town again, adventurously, by taking a canoe for a paddle up the Concord River. The grand houses and gardens that grace the riverbanks alternate with patches of field and wild shrubbery to make a serene and lovely landscape. |
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In two hours or so you should be able to make your way down to the historic North Bridge and back, depending on the strength of your paddling arms. If you have your own canoe, you can put it in the water from a landing near the river bridge on Lowell Road, about a half mile (800 m) west of Monument Square. You'll know the place by all the cars parked along the road (having already launched their canoes, kayaks and boats.) Motor vessels are not allowed. The South Bridge Boat House (tel 1-978-369-9438), west of the center of town at 496 Main Street (Route 62), will rent you a canoe by the hour or the day, with reduced prices on weekdays. Students get lower rates also. The boat house is open from the beginning of April into November until the first snowstorm. Weekends are the busiest times on the river, of course, but it's plenty big enough for everyone.
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