Adams National Historical Park
National Park Service, Massachusetts.
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.
Notifications and Alerts
2025 update: Online advance reservations for guided tours will not be available during the 2025 tour season. All guided tour reservations must be made in person at the Visitor Center on the day of the visit. Reservations for guided tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required for self-guided tours of the Adams Farm at Penn's Hill. Entrance passes (entrance fees) are required for entrance into the historic homes.
The 2025 tour season will begin June 5. Tours of the historic homes will be available Thursdays through Sundays on a first-come, first-served basis at the park Visitor Center. Schedule and availability are subject to change.
Activities and Experiences
Site Passes
Nearby Activities
- Historic & Cultural Site
Directions
Traveling on U.S. Interstate 93, take exit 7 - Route 3 South to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 42 - and follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through six traffic lights. At the seventh traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. Follow Dimmock Street one block and turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street on your left. Validated parking is in the garage to the rear.
