Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center
Facility · Massachusetts ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 37 ft
- Elevation
The Visitor Center is located at 1250 Hancock Street in the heart of downtown Quincy. From May 1 to October 31, the Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.
Stop by to learn about the park, shop in the bookstore, watch an introductory film, pick up a free Junior Ranger Program booklet and more! We are happy to greet you and assist with your visit.
Please drive to 44 Saville Ave in Quincy for free, validated parking at the Presidents Place parking garage.
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 through seven traffic lights. At the eighth traffic light, 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, 44 Saville Avenue.
42.25218, -71.00360 · 42°15'7.9"N 71°0'13.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 40 | 47 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 83 | 82 | 74 | 63 | 52 | 43 |
| Low °F | 22 | 23 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 63 | 62 | 55 | 44 | 35 | 27 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 5.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center?
- No. Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (617) 770-1175
- Email adam_visitor_center@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-24.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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