Thoreau House

History was made here

Visiting the Thoreau house is a step back in history. Thoreau was a Harvard graduate and a friend of Ralph Waldo Emerson and changed the world with his book Walden. He lived in the small house for 2 y...

Part of Walden Pond Visitor Center

It's rather silly to list this separately from Walden Pond since this replica is right next to the main parking lot of the Visitor's Center. Of course it's worth a look and a quick photo stop.

Thoreau Cottage

This is a small replica of Thoreau’s cabin on Walden’s pond. It was interesting to see the small unassuming living environment where Thoreau’s greatest works were created.

Parking is a problem

Our plan was just a quick stop to see the recreation of Thoreau's house. It was closed due to covid. Our problem was with the parking lot. To pay to park was going to be $30. That seemed unbelieva...

Tiny house from the past

Cute little house from the past where Thoreau lived and had simple pleasures while he wrote. Nice statue outside.