Hancock Adams Common — Attraction in Quincy

Hancock-Adams Common in Quincy, Massachusetts, is a thoughtfully crafted public space that celebrates the legacies of John Hancock and John Adams—two key figures of the American Revolution who were both born in Quincy. Nestled between Hancock Street and the historic United First Parish Church, where both men are buried, the Common anchors the city’s revitalized downtown.

Visitors will find statues of Adams and Hancock, historical inscriptions, a wide granite plaza, and landscaped gardens that change with the seasons. Water features and soft lighting add to its peaceful atmosphere, especially after dark.

Just steps from City Hall and Quincy Center Station, this green space offers a meaningful connection between the city’s colonial roots and its modern identity, serving as both a gathering spot and a...

My favorite parts are the old lamp posts and the fountain and no cars can get in. The trees are massive so seeing the leaves change color in the fall is beautiful. It's a very relaxing place away from the traffic and shops and t-station.

There are large benches and I love seeing people biking, walking their dogs (leashed), and often there is a couple getting their wedding photos taken nearby.

Lastly, every time I've been there, there are never people smoking in that area. It's well maintained and overall a very...

So, I recently moved to Quincy from Southeastern Pennsylvania and one of the first things I noticed was how well maintained and clean this entire town (city) is! Hancock Adams Common is no exception, and I’ve been lucky enough to get some great pictures of it this year - a few for each season. Quincy did this green space as part of their downtown revitalization, I believe, and it really is a...