About Lexington, Massachusetts

Lexington, Massachusetts, is a destination recognized around the world for its rich history as the Birthplace of American Liberty where the first shot was fired to begin the American Revolutionary War. That history is celebrated with a variety of museums, cultural opportunities, art galleries, and is supported with various restaurants and accommodations.

About Patriots’ Day

An annual celebration with a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, various community events, and a Patriots’ Day Parade. Lexington welcomes tens of thousands of visitors for the occasion every year. For more information, visit https://www.tourlexington.us/lex250/.

About Lexington Visitors Center

The Lexington Visitors Center is the first stop for tourists to Lexington from around the world. Staff provide helpful information including itineraries and local recommendations, and the Visitors Center hosts public tours including Battle Green 360 Walking Tours, Liberty Ride Trolley Tours, and iREV Mixed Reality Tours. Private Tours with expert guides dressed in colonial dress are also available per request. The Lexington Visitors Center is also home to historical rooms, a gift shop, restrooms, and dedicated bus parking locations. For more information, visit https://www.tourlexington.us/visitors-center/

Media Visits

The Lexington Visitors Center is excited to welcome journalists on assignment for travel-related stories about Lexington and the Greater Boston Area throughout the year. Visiting journalists must be a credentialed member of the media. A letter of assignment and/or direct links to previous work samples may be required.

Media Contact: Stacia Cooper
Title: Visitors Center Manager
Email: scooper@lexingtonma.gov

Photo Galleries

High-resolution images and B-roll are available on request. Please email the Town of Lexington Economic Development Department at economicdevelopment@lexingtonma.gov for file links. Lexington Photos: https://lexingtonmass.sharefile.com/d-s1f413e8d15154477880d82dc82b666cc

Press Releases

Lexington Visitors Center Announces 2026 Season of Guided Tours and Experiences; March 23, 2026

 

Lexington in the News

  1. https://www.boston.com/travel/new-england-travel/2026/04/17/lexington-and-concord-patriots-day-weekend/
  2. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/teens-in-lexington-carry-on-the-sound-of-the-american-revolution/
  3. https://www.blythewoodonline.com/2026/04/guest-editorial-clashes-at-lexington-concord-opened-revolutionary-war/
  4. 5 Historic Towns Bringing the Revolution to Life During This Patriots’ Day Weekend
  5. Battle of Lexington comes to life as nation turns 250
  6. Battle of Lexington reenactment underway as nation celebrates 250th birthday
  7. What really happened on Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, and why it matters
  8. America250: Battle of Lexington set off the war that created the country
  9. ‘Living history’: Paul Revere’s midnight ride reenacted amid America 250 celebrations
  10. Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
  11. In Lexington, a packed Patriots Day weekend to celebrate America 250