Recently I wrote about Merchant’s Row at the historic Concord Colonial Inn, which is situated in Concord, MA quaint town center. Concord is approximately 30 minutes northwest of Boston by car and is also easily accessible by commuter rail. After spending a night at the Colonial Inn, I started to think about how this New England town makes for a romantic overnight or day trip.
Earlier this year I wrote about how more gay and lesbian couples are opting for different travel destinations. While most of my travels showcase larger cities and more traditional gay destinations, for those looking for an easier and more affordable get away, Concord, MA may appeal. Steeped in history, The Concord Colonial Inn will be celebrating its 300th Anniversary in just three years. 
If an overnight isn’t feasible, try the Inn for lunch or dinner, although there are several other dining options in the town center too. In addition to food and shops, historic Walden Pond is just a short distance away and easy to get to by bicycle. I’m still a city kid at heart, and I’ll be obsessing about getting to Ptown once summer hits but Concord was more fun than I would’ve ever expected. If you are new to New England or curious to explore the area, consider heading up for a night or an afternoon. The town is very progressive and LGBT-friendly.
BosGuy 
May I recommend Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury. Oldest continuing business in the US. It’s called Longfellow’s because it is where Longfellow wrote “Tales of The Wayside Inn” one section of which is “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
Good food: lodging, . and lovely grounds, all part of the Ford Foundation Historic Preservation effort.
It’s right on Rt. 20, the old Boston Post Road. A little harder to get to but worth the effort.! It’s beautiful all year long but especially like October and Christmas.
Bob
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