For People Who Think The Battle of Lexington Reenactment is Coachella: A Perfect Patriots’ Day Weekend

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For Dinner on the 17th, try going to Love at First Bite, a local Thai restaurant in the center of Lexington. They have great food, and it’s a great way to close out the day in Lexington.

You’re going to want to start by going to the Patriot Vigil on Thursday, from 7:45 – 8:30. It’s a great way to start engaging with reenactors and getting into the revolutionary spirit.

For Breakfast on the 18th, going to Galaray House for some great coffee, matcha, and vibes. It’s an espresso bar and art gallery, and it showcases local artists. Have a slow morning and start your day off at 11 AM with the Lexington Celebrates! Walking Tour, hosted by the Lexington History Museums. It’s one hour, affordable, and you will learn a ton.

Afterwards, I would recommend going to Omar’s Bistro! It’s a beloved establishment in town, and they make everything in-house. Once you’re done with your meal, go upstairs to Pixel Paradise to play some games on Nintendo Switch, a great PC, or try something new like VR or play Forza in a racing rig. 

At this point, I’m going to say it’s around 2:00, and I would recommend checking out the Depot museum, run by Lexington History Museums. It’s a brand new museum and it’s a hub for Lexington history. These story’s nearly come to life, and it will keep you busy for a hot second. It’s also free from anyone 17 and under, and it’s only $5 for Adults. 

I get it, you might need a sweet treat. Lucky for you, Lexington has many options! If you like ice cream or frozen yogurt, Rancatore’s (commonly known as Ranc’s in town), or Fruitée Yogurt are classics. If you want to try something else, CoCo fresh tea and juice has great boba. Looking for something a bit on more on the healthy side? Inspire Bowl and Tea’s Açaí bowls are to die for. 

Now that you’re not hangry, exploring local businesses such as Maxima Book Center, the Crafty Yankee, and the Dragonfly Boutique are super fun! These are just some of our favorites among others. Another great historical place you could check out is the Scottish Rite Masonic Library and Museum, and learn about our town’s important role in American history and the role of Free Masons during the Revolution. They recently opened an exhibit all about how Lexington celebrates its historic past.

At this point, it’s around 5, and I would highly recommend going to Il-Casale or Daikanyama. They’re great spots that will keep you full! After your fabulous dinner, I would recommend going back to where you’re staying and taking a bit of a nap, until 9:00 or so. This is because you will have a busy morning and don’t want to be tired!

This is where the magic starts to happen. Come to the Hancock Clarke House at 10 PM to watch the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes. I would recommend getting there 30 min up to an 45 min before to the event. I would say it’s about an hour long, and you should get home around 11:30. Sleep for a bit! 

I would wake up around 4 AM, and get to the Battle Green. I would watch the Battle of Lexington Reenactment, which is the highlight of the weekend, and then go get Pancakes at a Pancake Breakfast. I would recommend visiting the Lexington History Museums’ House Museums (Buckman Tavern, Hancock Clarke House, and Munroe Tavern!), then going out to lunch in Lexington, maybe at somewhere like Revival. Now you can sit back and watch the Lexington Parade. 

By now, you more than deserve a nap. So yes, GO NAP! You’re not missing a thing. However, if you’re completely exhilarated, highly recommended taking the shuttle to Concord, and checking out the National Park to see the Old North Bridge, or possibly tour the Old Manse, the house which overlooks the rude bridge and home to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s grandparents and later on Nathaniel Hawthorne. 

For a nice dinner in Concord, I would highly recommend Fiorella’s, or if there’s not an exorbitant wait, Concord’s Colonial Inn. Take your time at Dinner, and make your way over to Patriot Lights: the Concord 250 Drone Show. 

I bet you’re tired, so you should go to bed as soon as you get home, and sleep in a ton! 

Get up, get breakfast and head to Nouve for their amazing pastries. Drive over to Battle Road Bikes, to rent some bikes, and bike over to the Jason Russell House, to see the Battle of Menotomy, a lesser known battle from April 19, 1775. Bike back, return them to the shop, then go over to have a relaxed dinner. Finally, for the day, get to Lincoln, MA, for their reenactment which starts at 7:00 PM.

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