The reconstructed wooden bridge over the Concord River where the 1775 fight began, set in a landscaped National Park Service unit with the Minute Man statue, riverside walking paths and a visitor center in the historic Buttrick mansion.
What to expect
Hours
Visitor center open daily 9 AM-5 PM (11 AM-3 PM in winter); grounds/trails open dawn to dusk.
Accessibility
Paved/gravel path from the visitor center to the bridge is largely level and stroller/wheelchair-friendly.
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round
Managed by
Minute Man National Historical Park (NPS)
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On site
Playground
None; this is a historic/battlefield park, not a play-structure park.
Restroom
North Bridge Visitor Center
Picnic area
Outdoor picnicking allowed on the grounds.
Not here
No concessions
Bookstore only at the visitor center, no food concession confirmed.
Common questions
Is there a fee to visit North Bridge?
No, entry and parking are both free at this unit of Minute Man National Historical Park.
Is there an entry fee at North Bridge?
No, entry is free.
Is North Bridge wheelchair accessible?
Paved/gravel path from the visitor center to the bridge is largely level and stroller/wheelchair-friendly.