Adams National Historical Park

Ride a park trolley to Peacefield, the home of four generations of the Adams family, and its Stone Library of historic books.

1250 Hancock St · Quincy, MA

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Price: Under $25
When it runs: Tour season runs May 1 through October 31, Wednesday through Sunday
Good for: History lovers
Public transit nearby: Newport Ave @ Furnace Brook PkwyBus 211, CapeFLYER, Fall River/New Bedford Line, Kingston Line, Red Line Shuttle · 480 ft away
Quincy CenterSubway and Train and Bus 210, 211, 215, 216, 217, 220, 222, 225 and 6 more · 0.4 mi away
Burgin Parkway (Stairs)Subway and Train and Bus 215, 225, 230, 236, 238, CapeFLYER, Fall River/New Bedford Line, Greenbush Line and 2 more · 0.5 mi away
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Flying in: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is about 7 miles away.
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About Adams National Historical Park

This park preserves the homes of four generations of the Adams family, including Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. A free trolley loops from the visitor center to the Old House at Peacefield, which John Adams bought in 1787, where guided tours cover John and Abigail Adams and the family's later generations. Beside it stands the Stone Library, completed in 1870 and holding more than 14,000 volumes in 12 languages. Tour reservations are made in person on the day of your visit.

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