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National Historical Park · Massachusetts

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park in Massachusetts. $15 per person.

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TypeNational Historical Park
StateMassachusetts
Entrance fee$15 per person
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkAcadia (202 mi)
Closest airportBOS (7 mi)
The Birthplaces of Presidents John Adams (right) and John Quincy Adams (left)
The Birthplaces of John and John Quincy Adams sit right next to each other on Franklin Street. Photo: NPS Photo

Adams National Historical Park is a national historical park run by the National Park Service in Massachusetts.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: $15 per person. The America the Beautiful pass covers it. Reservations are required for guided tours. Self-guided tours do not require reservations. Access into the historic homes requires an entrance pass (fee). Access to the park grounds is free and does not require reservations or timed entry.

Hours: Closed. The historic homes are closed for the winter season. The historic homes are expected to reopen in late spring/early summer.

Getting there

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. Follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway. Turn right onto Dimmock Street. After one block, turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street, is on your left. Validated parking is in the Presidents Place garage accessed via Saville

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Boston, MA No road route 7 Large hub
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) Bedford, MA No road route 21 Regional
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) New Bedford, MA No road route 40 Regional

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center: Mon 11:00AM - 4:00PM; Tue 11:00AM - 4:00PM; Wed 11:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu 11:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri 11:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed. The Visitor Center is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. The Visitor Center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. The Visitor Center is closed on wintertime federal holidays, except for Presidents Day.

Weather

Be prepared for hot, humid weather during the summer months. The historic homes are not air conditioned. While the visitor center remains open all year, the historic homes are generally closed from approximately November 1 through April 30. Winters in New England often feature low temperatures and snowy/icy conditions. Please exercise caution when visiting the park. The Visitor Center may close during inclement weather.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Acadia, about 202 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Adams National Historical Park?

$15 per person.

Where is Adams National Historical Park?

In Massachusetts. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Boston Logan International Airport, about 7 miles away.

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