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Friday, May 11, 2012

And the Best Place to Staycation Is ...

Our Best of Patch Readers' Choice winner.

If you’re looking to “get away” but don’t feel like going very far, the Alcott Orchard House is a great “destination,” according to our readers. The home where Louisa May Alcott famously penned “Little Women” in 1868 topped this week’s poll with a whopping 51 votes to win our most recent Best of Patch Readers’ Choice contest, for best place to staycation in or around Concord. Our readers showed their appreciation for local history, voting for Old North Bridge, Walden Pond and Minute Man National Historical Park as well. They also recommended the Self Indulgence Day Spa for a more relaxing “get-away.” Be sure to review the staycation spots yourself on our Patch Places page. We're doing a poll on the Best Grocery/Convenience Stores in and …

Katy G.

3:16 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012

My Mother's Day treat for my Mom was to take myself, my daughter, my Mom and my sister-in-law to see the Concord Players performance of Little Women. It was so well done by a fantastic cast. The lead does a beautiful job as Jo March. Her acting skills are top notch, and her performance was truly moving. We went to the Saturday 2 pm show. They have showings Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, Friday and …   more ›

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

POLL: $4 Gas and Vacations

Do gas prices have you staying closer to home?

  The area continues its slow climb up the gas price rollercoaster ever-closer to $4, the plateau where many people decide to drive less, much less. It's not a bad thing to stick around the area - especially since there are so many treasures to explore in and around Concord. Are the gas prices keeping you at home? Or did you head away for the long weekend? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below.

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