DIRECTIONS: Quincy, MA From the North: 1. Route 128 South to I-93 North to Rt. 3 South (Braintree/Cape Cod). April 1 - October 31, 2021 2. **Take first exit #18 (Washington St./Quincy Ctr.) off Route 3. 3. ***After exiting, bear LEFT on Burgin Parkway for 1.8 miles (7 traffic 10 and 5km Walks in the City of Presidents lights).
4. RIGHT onto Dimmock Street. START/FINISH: 5. RIGHT at next intersection onto Hancock Street. Adams National Historical Park TIMES: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6. LEFT onto Saville Ave. to Presidents Place Parking Garage. Visitor Center (in Presidents Place Galleria) From the West: 1250 Hancock Street 1. I-90 East (Mass Pike) to Route 128/I-95 South to I-93 North to 3 South. Quincy, MA 02160 2. Follow from ** above. Tel: 617-770-1175 From Boston: Presidents Place Parking Garage is accessed via Saville Avenue. 1. I-93 South to Exit 7—Route 3 South (left lane exit).
2. Follow from ** above. TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS: Quincy, known as the “City of Presidents,” was the From the South: home of the second and sixth US Presidents—John Adams and John Quincy 1. Route 3 North to Exit 19 (Quincy Ctr.). Adams—father and son. Today, the 14-acre Adams National Historical Park 2. Follow from *** above. preserves the Adams’ birthplaces and their extensive libraries, and From the Presidents Place Parking Garage: commemorates their legacy in US history. Quincy is also the birthplace of 1. Enter the elevator. Press L. Exit into the Galleria. John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress and first & third 2. Turn RIGHT. The Visitor Center is at the end of the hallway on the left. governor of Massachusetts. Free parking after ticket is validated at the Visitor Center service desk. Both routes explore Quincy’s downtown area with notable historic Public Transportation (MBTA): landmarks, including Adams National Historical Park, Dorothy Quincy 1. Red Line to Quincy Center “T” station. Homestead, Mount Wollaston Cemetery, and United First Parish Church (the 2. Top of stairs, turn LEFT, and depart the station via Hancock St. exit. final resting place of John Adams, Abigail Adams, and John Quincy Adams). 3. Walk through bus pick-up/drop-off area onto Hancock Street. Walkers will find a special treat at the checkpoint, Ginger Betty’s Bakery. The 4. Visitor Center located across the street in the Presidents Place Galleria. 10km route also includes Quincy’s coastline, Thomas Crane Library, and
Hancock Cemetery.
RATING: On city sidewalks and paved trails, both routes have an AVA rating of 2A, difficult for strollers and not suitable for wheelchairs.
AVA SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Mayflower, Rockin’ Around the Clock, Walking with America’s Veterans
AWARD: The “A” award, available for $7.00 including IVV Credit, is a fully embroidered patch depicting Abigail Adams, one of the most influential women in the early United States. At the Adams National Historical Park, a Yorkist rose tree Abigail planted in 1788 still blooms. POC: Helen Tolbert These roses are represented in the patch design. 80 Pinehurst Ave. Tel: 508-574-2807 Brockton, MA 02302 [email protected]
COVID Notices Please adhere to all state/local health & safety guidelines when participating in our events.
Many of our start/finish locations were impacted by closures or reduced hours in 2020 and it is likely this will continue during 2021. Please check websites or call before traveling to events to ensure boxes are accessible. You can also contact the POC for the event to discuss alternative methods to register and receive directions as needed.
SPECIFIC EVENT NOTES Greenfield (page 14): Contact POC before traveling, Walk Box may be in alternate location—on porch of POCs at 22 Madison Circle, Greenfield, MA 01301. Newton (page 22): Additional or early closures may occur due to COVID-19 restrictions; check Library website or contact POC. Shelburne Falls (page 32): Contact POC before traveling, Walk Box may be in alternate location—on porch of POCs at 22 Madison Circle, Greenfield, MA 01301. Wellesley (page 34): Library closed for cleaning from 2-3 p.m. each weekday; senior hours on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Additional or early closures may occur due to COVID-19 restrictions; check Library website or contact POC.
Exit Renumbering As MA & RI are starting to renumber exits along many highways per federal mandate, you may find things look different than how directions are described in this booklet. Please watch signs closely, old exit numbers will also be noted on the new signage, and have patience as you navigate highways during this ongoing project.