Walden Pond is a designated National Historic Landmark and the heart of the Walden Pond State Reservation. It is renowned because of the book, Walden, by Henry David Thoreau, a Concord transcendentalist. The pond and surrounding woods were a favorite area for his walks. The magnificent beauty of the area inspired much of Thoreau’s writing and it continues to astound and enchant the many who visit. Those who come to Walden Pond will feel as though they’ve been transported back to the 1800s, where they can experience the simplicity of nature by walking around the iconic pond or swimming or boating within it. They can also visit a replica of Thoreau’s single-room cabin. Map

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