Adams National Historical Park, formerly Adams National Historic Site, in Quincy, Massachusetts, preserves the home of United States …
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Feb 11, 2025
If you're in Quincy and care about history, this is the one thing you absolutely must do. Peace Field, the home of John Adams, is open year round on the grounds, with the interior closed in winter. …Full review by JasonHennig
Oct 18, 2024
The tour starts at the Quincy VC about a mile away from both locations (birth homes and the main house). They have a nice gift shop, 20-minute film, and rangers to answer any questions you may have. …Full review by Dewayne P
Oct 12, 2024
I had three different addresses. Those provided by Google map, Those provided by the national park website, And those provided by my GPS. The addresses I entered into the GPS were a complete bust. …Full review by mary a
I will be visiting in a few weeks, when the homes are closed. I know the visitor center is open still though. Is it worth visiting during that time? Can you still walk on the grounds when the homes are closed? I would like to be able to get a good view/picture of the outside of the homes.
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The grounds surrounding the historic homes are open from dawn to dusk all year, so you will be able to visit to take photographs. At the visitor center there is a 30 minute film …
The grounds surrounding the historic homes are open from dawn to dusk all year, so you will be able to visit to take photographs. At the visitor center there is a 30 minute film which will give more insight on the homes and family. Maps are available at the visitor center to help you explore the grounds. I hope this helps!
do you have to take the trolley tour to see the homes, can you drive by them on your own?
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While you have to join a tour to see inside the homes, I have seen others drive rather than take the trolley. Parking is challenging in Quincy, but if this were needed for mobility …
While you have to join a tour to see inside the homes, I have seen others drive rather than take the trolley. Parking is challenging in Quincy, but if this were needed for mobility issues, etc, I'm sure they will allow it. I would go to the office to pay for the ticket first, inform them of your needs, and that way you'll be able to easily join a tour.
I will be in Boston in September and would like to visit the Adams National Park. We are not renting a car so what is the best way to get there!
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You can take the subway, call the "T" in Boston. On the red line, get off at Quincy Center. Exit on the Hancock Street site. After walking across a green space you can then cross …
You can take the subway, call the "T" in Boston. On the red line, get off at Quincy Center. Exit on the Hancock Street site. After walking across a green space you can then cross Hancock Street and arrive directly at the Visitor Center. Tickets can be purchased at that location. I hope this helps!
Planning to be in the area very beginning of October. Heard they do not take reservations. How long a wait could we expect?
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Waiting time will vary with season. Fall shouldn't be bad. Worst wait times are the summer months. The visitor center has lots of information on history as well as a great gift shop & clean …
Waiting time will vary with season. Fall shouldn't be bad. Worst wait times are the summer months. The visitor center has lots of information on history as well as a great gift shop & clean restrooms. Waiting flies by. You get taken by trolley bus to the first 2 houses and then you board again to head to Peacefield and the Stone Library. When you are in the library...take a long look around...close your eyes and you can see Predident Adams pouring over the books! Very cool
Since I wrote my review in which I said there was no downtown parking at the site ,I found out that the side street on the corner where the NPS office is at 1350 Hancock St has parking in a garage on the right at the end of the street . Take your ticket to the NPS office to get it stamped + it is free parking with limits to encourage NPS visitors !
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The large building that houses the NPS office is called Presidents' Place and is actually numbered 1250 Hancock St. The parking garage is located in the rear of the building …
The large building that houses the NPS office is called Presidents' Place and is actually numbered 1250 Hancock St. The parking garage is located in the rear of the building accessible via Saville Ave., the side street next to the NPS office. Quincy Center is undergoing street pattern changes, just take your time and be alert. Presidents' Place is a large building behind a large church, the United First Parish Church, the church of the presidents.
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