Directions

Visitor Center

MBTA / Subway / Commuter Rail:
Take the Red Line train or the Greenbush, Kingston, or Middleborough/Lakeville Commuter Rail trains to the Quincy Center Station. Turn right upon exiting the train and at the top of the stairs, turn left and exit the station to Hancock Street. Walk across Hancock Street to 1250 Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center is located in the Galleria at Presidents Place. Visit the MBTA website for assistance.

Ride Share:
Use the destination address Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock St., Quincy, MA.

Parking:
For visitors arriving by private vehicle, validated parking is offered in the Presidents Place Parking Garage accessed via 44 Saville Avenue. Maximum height for vehicle parking in garage is 6'8". Enter through the center or left gate. Parking for the Visitor Center begins on the third level of the garage. There is no designated National Park Service parking in the garage and visitors may park in any unreserved spot.

For taller vehicles and RVs use the address 135 Adams Street. Please note that Adams Street is a public street and parking is not guaranteed. Please call 617-770-1175 for more information.

Car From Boston and Route 128:
Traveling south on U.S. Interstate 93 or Route 95, take exit 7 - Route 3 south - to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 42 (old exit 19) - and follow signs towards Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through six sets of traffic lights. At the seventh set of traffic lights, turn right onto Dimmock Street. Follow Dimmock Street one block to the intersection of Hancock Street. Turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located in the Galleria at President's Place is two blocks on your left, 1250 Hancock Street. Parking is in the garage in the rear of the building, turn left on Saville Avenue just before the building.

Car From Cape Cod:
Traveling north on Route 3, take exit 42 (old exit 19) and follow signs towards Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through six sets of traffic lights. At the seventh set of traffic lights, turn right on to Dimmock Street. Follow Dimmock Street one block to the intersection of Hancock Street. Turn right on to Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center located in the Galleria at Presidents Place is two blocks on your left, 1250 Hancock Street. Validated parking is in the garage in the rear of the building, turn left on Saville Avenue just before the building.

By Plane:
The nearest airport with commercial airline service is Logan International Airport. Other nearby airports include Providence and Worcester. Please follow the directions above when traveling from one of the nearby airports to the Visitor Center.

Adams Farm at Penn's Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces)

MBTA / Subway:
Take the Red Line to the Quincy Adams Station (Note: Commuter Rail Service does not stop at the Quincy Adams Station). Exit the station toward Independence Avenue, and ride the elevator to the top floor. Take a left on Independence Avenue. Follow Independence Avenue for approximately 3/4 of a mile, and you will arrive directly at the Adams Farm at Penn's Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces).

Ride Share:
Use the destination address 141 Franklin Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Parking:
Street Parking is available on both Franklin Street and Presidents Avenue. Parking is limited to 1 hour.

Car from Logan Airport or Boston, MA:
Upon leaving the airport, follow signs for Interstate 93 South. Take exit 9 to merge on Bryant Ave. toward W. Quincy. Merge onto Bryant Avenue. In 0.3 miles turn left on Robertson St. In 0.2 miles turn right onto Quarry Ave. In 1.4 miles continue onto Quarry Ave. In 0.1 miles keep right to continue on School St. In 0.3 miles turn right onto Franklin St. The Adams Farm at Penn's Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces) will be on the right in 0.3 miles.

Car from Cape Cod:
Travel north on Route 3. Take exit 42 (old exit 19) toward Quincy Center/MBTA Station. Continue on Burgin Parkway. In 0.7 miles turn left onto Quincy St. In less than 200 feet, turn right onto Penn St. In about 200 feet, turn right onto Liberty St. In 0.1 miles turn right onto Water St. In 0.1 miles turn right onto Franklin Street. The Adams Farm at Penn's Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces) will be on the right in 0.3 miles.

By Plane:
The nearest airport with commercial airline service is Logan International Airport. Other nearby airports include Providence and Worcester. Please follow the directions above when traveling from one of the nearby airports to the Adams Farm at Penn's Hill.

The Old House at Peace field

MBTA / Subway / Commuter Rail:
Take the Red Line train or the Greenbush, Kingston, or Middleborough/Lakeville Commuter Rail trains to the Quincy Center Station. Exit the station toward Burgin Parkway. Take a right exiting the station. Following Burgin Parkway for approximately 1/2 a mile. You will arrive at Old House at Peace field at the intersection of Burgin Parkway, Newport Avenue, and Adams Street.

Ride Share:
Use the destination address 135 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Parking:
There is limited, untimed street parking available on Adams Street by Peace field.

Driving from Logan Airport or Boston, MA:
Upon leaving the airport, follow signs for Interstate 93 South. Take exit 8 toward Furnace Brook Pkwy/ Quincy. Merge onto Furnace Brook Pkwy. In 1 mile, turn right onto Adams Street. Follow Adams Street for 0.8 miles to arrive at The Old House.

Car from Cape Cod:
Travel west on Route 6. Take exit 42 toward Quincy Center/MBTA Station. Continue on Burgin Parkway for 2 miles. Turn left onto Adams Street. In 300 feet The Old House will be on your right.

By Plane:
The nearest airport with commercial airline service is Logan International Airport. Other nearby airports include Providence and Worcester. Please follow the directions above when traveling from one of the nearby airports to the Old House at Peace field.

Last updated: June 25, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

135 Adams Street
Quincy, MA 02169

Phone:

617-773-1177
Marianne Peak, Superintendent Marianne_Peak@nps.gov

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