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Adams National Historical Park

135 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169-1749
(617) 773-1177
Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Quincy
5.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens, Parks
Description: This site explores the lives of two early American presidents, John and John Quincy Adams.
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Boston MA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Many people think all of the historical sites are in Boston, but don't ignore Quincy, seven miles to the south. It's the City of Presidents, and a visit to the Adams Historical sites will prove the point. You can take a trolley tour that brings you to the birthplaces of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, and then takes you... More

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Ashford, Kent
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

We started at the last stop on the tour not understanding how it ran as we found the recommendation on here. The initial address for the start is not 135 Adams Street, this is the last stop. Start at the visitor centre in Quincy otherwise you will find yourself very irritated by the travelling. We got on at 135 Adams... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This is something we always suggest to people who visit Boston. The NPS trolley and tour guides are amongst the best. It really is history at its finest. Also affordable and just across the street from the T. More

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Scottsdale, Arizona USA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We have been planning to go here for years and are so glad we made it! It's only $5 a person (or free with Parks pass) and the tour is interesting whether or not you saw the HBO series on John Adams. It covers both the birthplace homes of both presidents Adams as well as Peace Field where John retired... More

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Massachusetts
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

The tour begins at the Visitors Center in the middle of town. The Visitors Center is actually in a large city building containing many shops and offices, but visible signage makes it fairly easy to find. You can park your vehicle in the building's parking garage and they will validate your ticket at the Center when you get your tour... More

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

We hopped on the subway early in the morning and were quickly taken to the Quincy Center stop, just across the street from the Adams National Historical Park Visitors Center. We got there before it opened, so enjoyed a donut and hot tea before boarding our trolley for a two hour tour of the homes of John and John Quincy... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

If you have read the book or watched the mini series this is a must see. We took our kids after watching the movie and they got so much history out of the experience. More

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Lincoln, Massachusetts
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Loved the play, the site, everything about it. Too little known. A great new place to visit for people seeing historical Boston. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

I actually visited the Adams Natonal Historical Park a couple of years ago when I was reading "Dearest Friend; a Live of Abigail Adams" A group of my friends were reading a book about John Adams so we went to Quincy Square, boarded the tour bus and became in our own neighborhood for the afternoon. It was wonderful. For a... More

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Milford, Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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My wife and I have been multiple times to the Adams National Historical Park. As an amateur historian I can say it one of my favorite places to go. My wife doesn't enjoy history as much as I do but she also enjoys the visits just as much as I do. There is so much to do and see and... More

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