Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site adventure.
You get two for the price of one with this national historic site. This house was General George Washington's headquarters during the Siege of Boston during the Revolutionary War. Later, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow received this house as a wedding present. There's some synchronicity here since Longfellow wrote the famous poem, "Paul Revere's Ride," which is about the event that sparked the beginning of the American Revolution.
Make sure to sign up for a tour—they start on the hour, so time your arrival wisely. The gardens are absolutely lovely, so if you have a little time to wait, take a stroll. The Rangers are passionate about the house, and they know lots of fascinating facts about both Washington and Longfellow. Yes, they can recite the poem if you ask them.
This national historic site is only open from May to October, so make sure you plan accordingly. You're within easy walking distance of Harvard Square here, so take a little walking tour of the neighborhood as part of your visit. If you want to camp nearby, Hipcamp can help you find a spot to pitch your tent on a bucolic farm or next to a picturesque brook. Cute little cabins and retro trailers are also available.