Places to Go

Visitor Center at 1250 Hancock Street

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The Visitor Center

1250 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
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The Visitor Center is located at 1250 Hancock Street in the heart of downtown Quincy. Stop by to learn about the park, shop in the bookstore, watch an introductory film, pick up a free Junior Ranger Program booklet and more! We are happy to greet you and assist with your visit. For current operating hours, click here.

 

Adams Farm at Penn's Hill

For current operating hours, click here.

 

The John Adams Birthplace at 133 Franklin St.

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The John Adams Birthplace

133 Franklin Street
Quincy, MA 02169
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What early influences shaped the character of the second President of the United States? Learn more at the birthplace home of Patriot, Diplomat, President John Adams.

 

The John Quincy Adams Birthplace at 141 Franklin St.

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The John Quincy Adams Birthplace

141 Franklin Street
Quincy, MA 02169
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Tour the home where John Adams drafted the Massachusetts Constitution, where Abigail served as Patriot on the Homefront during the Revolutionary War, and where 6th United States President, John Quincy Adams was born.

 

The Old House at Peace field

For current operating hours, click here.

 

The Old House at Peace field at 135 Adams St.

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The Old House at Peace field

135 Adams Street
Quincy, MA 02169
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Walk in the footsteps of four generations of the Adams family and see their home just as they left it to the people of the United States, under the stewardship of the National Park Service.

 

The Stone Library at 135 Adams St.

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The Stone Library

135 Adams Street
Quincy, MA 02169
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Catch a glimpse of the 12,000 volumes in the Stone Library. Four generations of the Adams family were avid book collectors. In their lifetime they built a library collection to include the fields of classics, literature, history, language and linguistics, economics, travel, and geography.

 

The Garden of the Old House at Peace field at 135 Adams Street

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The Garden of the Old House at Peace field

135 Adams Street
Quincy, MA 02169
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Walk through the pathway of presidents and first ladies and discover this stunning historical landscape. To get the most out of your self-guided tour, download the official National Park Service App and go to Adams National Historical Park and click on the self-guided tour. The National Park Service App is free and provides detailed information relative to Adams National Historical Park and the National Parks, referencing their individual websites.