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By 922dlp. The cemetery dates back to the 1600’s and there are many old headstones/epitaphs to read/view. There is no one really... 7. Quincy Historical Society. 22. History Museums. By 1965pearl. Now the home of the historical society and in easy walking distance to Quincy center to visit other historical sites...
- Adams National Historical Park
- United First Parish Church
- Quincy Quarries Reservation
- Quincy Historical Society & Museum
- Wollaston Beach
- Josiah Quincy House
- Dorothy Quincy Homestead
- Blue Hills Reservation
- USS Salem & The U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Museum
- Tony’s Clam Shop
In the middle of Quincy you can visit the birthplace of not one but two U.S. presidents. The attractions at Adams National Historical Park can only be seen in a certain order, beginning with the visitor center, with exhibits telling you all you need to know about the Adams family. This is followed by a trolley trip to the historic and lovingly pres...
Built from local granite and considered one of the finest Greek Revival places of worship in New England, the United First Parish Church was completed in 1828 and remains Quincy’s focal point. A church has stood at this very spot since as long ago as 1639. Construction of the current building was funded by the Adams family, and much of the granite ...
This 22-acre park is on the site of Quincy’s granite quarries, which were active up to 1963. These have a compelling story, as the source of the stone for Boston’s Bunker Hill Monument, built from 1825 to 1843. To transport the stone, the construction engineer Gridley Bryant (1789-1867) built the first commercial railway in the United States, using...
Given Quincy’s influential role in the early history of the United States, a trip to the local historical society is a must. The building is significant, as the former Adams Academy, a school from 1872. This was established with a fund created by John Adams decades before. And long before that, John Hancock was born on this very land in 1737. The A...
The longest beach on Boston Harbor is right here in Quincy, arcing gently for 2.3 miles. Wollaston Beach is part of the Quincy Shore Reservation, which was designated in 1899, while the beach became a destination in 1908 with the completion of Metropolitan Boulevard, between Fenno St in the east and Atlantic St in the west. There’s a promenade behi...
Also in Quincy’s fine assortment of historical homes is the country residence of merchant, planter and revolutionary leader Josiah Quincy I (1710-1784). He was the first in a line of six distinguished Josiah Quincys, who were prominent in social and political life in Massachusetts for generations. Once as large as 200 acres, this property had been ...
You can continue to indulge your interest in Quincy’s past at the oldest surviving home of the Quincy family. The Dorothy Quincy Homestead was built in 1686 by Edmund Quincy, and subsequent changes and expansions have created a fascinating mix of Colonial, Georgian and Victorian architecture. On the original Quincy farm, the house is a National His...
The Quincy Quarries Reservation is at the tip of 7,000 acres of preserved nature draped on high ground across several different communities, including Quincy. Of the 22 Blue Hills, the tallest is Great Blue Hill, at 635 feet. This and several other peaks can be conquered along the 3-mile Skyline Trail, zigzagging along the ridge, with Boston’s silh...
To get a handle on Quincy’s naval and shipbuilding history you can board this 700-foot Des Moines-class heavy cruiser, laid down right here in 1945 at the Fore River Shipyard. On a self-guided visit there’s a mix of preserved ship features and museum exhibits to take in. Original areas include the admiral’s and captain’s bridge, a gun turret, crew ...
In that string of beloved seafood places by Wollaston Beach, Tony’s Clam Shop has been on the scene since 1964. Remarkably the founder, Tony, is still involved in the day-to-day at this family operation. What began as a humble takeout stand now has a greenhouse, expansive patio and seating for 100+ patrons. Since you’re on the South Shore, you have...
9. City Of Quincy Welcome Center. 3. Visitor Centres. Guests are introduced to tours, events, history, culture, and everything the City of Quincy has to offer including places to stay, shop and dine. The new center is inviting and accessible to everyone and will inform people with a variety of interests while spending time in Quincy.
- The top attractions to visit in Quincy are: Adams National Historical Park United First Parish Church Marina Bay Thomas Crane Public Library USS Sa...
- The best outdoor activities in Quincy according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Adams National Historical Park Marina Bay Wollaston Beach Hancock-Ad...
- The most popular things to do in Quincy with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Adams National Historical ParkUSS Salem & United Stat...
- Boston Harbor Islands State Park. The national recreation area on the island of Boston Harbor in Boston, Massachusetts, is a park with plenty of history and activities.
- Adams National Historical Park. A former compound of a historic family in Quincy, Massachusetts. The Adams National Historical Park, formerly known as the Adams National Historic Site, keeps the home of United States presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
- Blue Hills Reservation. This 7,000-acre state park is found in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It is, however, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
- Blue Hills Ski Area. Blue Hills Ski Area is a vast and kid-friendly ski mountain. This mountain in Quincy, MA, is one of the delightful mountains with spectacular views and fun activities.
- Jonathan M. Tuxedo Park, NY 552 contributions. Get to Know a Fascinating First Family. While other men may have cast a longer shadow over early American history, John Adams and his descendants may well have cared the most about their fellow citizens.
- Journey564313. 1 contribution. Definitely worth the time - AND THE MONEY. It takes almost no time or effort to add this to your Adams Family history tour. First Parish is not a tourist desitnation.
- Ashley S. 1 contribution. Best tour given by Jim! My sister and I visited the museum the second week of October. We were expecting to explore the ship on our own.
- kay-cee-1138. Houston, TX 443 contributions. It might seem odd to sightsee at a public library, but... If one has already visited Boston, then the Crane Library in Quincy may look rather familiar: it was designed by the same architect as Boston's lovely Trinity Church, and the stained glass in the library's old section was created by the same master (John La Farge) who did the windows in Trinity.
The most popular things to do in Quincy with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Adams National Historical Park; USS Salem & United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum; Thomas Crane Public Library; Wollaston Beach; Boston Fishing Charters; See all kid friendly things to do in Quincy on Tripadvisor
9. City Of Quincy Welcome Center. 3. Visitor Centres. Guests are introduced to tours, events, history, culture, and everything the City of Quincy has to offer including places to stay, shop and dine. The new center is inviting and accessible to everyone and will inform people with a variety of interests while spending time in Quincy.
