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Free Museum Passport
217-214-3700
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1-800-978-4748 |
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Visitors to Quincy can now obtain a complimentary Museum
Passport that is good for free admission for one adult per
group to explore all nine of
Quincy's notable museums. The passport is compliments of the
Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Great River
Economic Development Foundation and is can be obtained by
visiting the Villa Kathrine or
by calling the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at
217-214-3700 or
1-800-978-4748 and requesting it by mail with their visitors
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Clat
Adams Park
Front & Broadway Streets
Quincy, IL
217-223-7703 |
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This
modern park, with gazebo and fountain, was built across the
street from the original location of the C.L. “Clat” Adams Boat
Store. The park has a majestic view of the Mississippi River and
is placed between Memorial Bridge and Bayview Bridge, which
offers the viewer a panoramic view of both bridges. During the
winter months bald eagles can be seen feeding on the river. Visit the
Quincy Park
District website for more information. |
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East
End Historic District
12th
to 24th Streets
Maine to State Streets
Quincy, IL |
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The
East End Historic District is distinguished by its grand
collection of homes of every period and style since 1850. Many
of these houses have been painstakingly restored and their lots
beautifully planted with sugar maples, tulip trees, flowering
dogwood and redbud trees. |
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Dr.
Richard Eells House
415
Jersey Street
Quincy, IL
217-223-2726 |
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The
Dr. Richard Eells House was a part of the Underground Railroad.
The home is the oldest standing two-story brick house in Quincy.
In the 1840’s the house was a stopping point on the Underground
Railroad, as escaping slaves made their way north to freedom.
Dr. Eells is credited with helping several hundred slaves escape
through the Underground Railroad. |
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Gardner Museum of
Architecture & Design
332
Maine Street
Quincy, IL
217-224-6873 |
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The
Gardner Museum building is located in a Richardson Romanesque
two-story structure with a circular corner tower that overlooks
Washington Park and originally housed the Quincy Public Library.
The museum was organized in 1974 to encourage the preservation
of Quincy’s outstanding architectural heritage and hosts a
series of annual exhibits. The only permanent exhibit is
"Aspirations in Glass," an exhibit of stained glass windows
saved from demolished churches. The Memorial Sculpture Garden
contains a variety of architectural sculpture pieces and stone
artifacts rescued from demolished area buildings. The museum
hosts a number of walking tours of Quincy’s historic districts
and locales. |
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German Historic District
4th
to 12th Streets
Adams to Jersey Streets
Quincy, IL |
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The
South Side German Historic District encompasses most of Quincy’s
southwest quarter. In the late 1800’s, as much as 70% of the
area was inhabited by German immigrants. The district became
known as “Calf Town,” due to the fact that almost every
household had a cow or calf tied in their backyard. The original
German YMCA building, built in 1893, is located on the southeast
corner of 9th and State Streets. |
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Golden Windmill
902
Prairie Mills Road
Golden, IL
217-696-2360 |
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The
Prairie Mills Windmill was built in 1872 and is the only smock
mill that still has the original stones and gears in place.
Today, the Golden Windmill is owned by the Golden Historic
District and is home to the Windmill Museum and Gift Shop. Visit the
Golden Windmill website for more information. |
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Granite Bank Gallery
428
Maine Street
Quincy, IL
217-228-2354 |
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This
Romanesque Revival building was built in 1892 and was originally
the State Savings Loan and Trust Company. The building is rich
with extensive wood paneling and the original metal teller
cages. It is now the home of the Granite Bank Gallery, which
carries a unique selection of decorative accessories, hand
selected wines from around the world, and art collections by
local artists. Visit the
Granite Bank
Gallery website for more information. |
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Illinois Veteran’s Home
&
All Wars Museum
1707
N. 12th Street
Quincy, IL
217-222-8641 ext. 338 |
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The
Illinois Veteran’s Home of Quincy is one of our nation’s largest
and oldest veterans home.
The facility is often called "the city within the city" because
of its size and unique set up and is composed of over 25
buildings on 210 beautiful acres on the northern edge of Quincy The
site houses the All Wars Museum, which has
exhibits spanning from the American Revolution through today's
conflicts.
The grounds also feature deer and buffalo parks. |
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Indian Mounds Park
1400
S. 5th Street
Quincy, IL
217-223-7703 |
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Indian Mounds Park is one of the few places in the state where
visitors can view Native American mounds. The park features a
walking time line that introduces you to the history of the
people who built the mounds. In 2003, Indian Mounds Pool
reopened after reconstruction. The pool is heated and features
waterslides, diving boards, geysers, and a food court. |
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Lock and Dam No. 21
W.
Lock and Dam Road
Quincy, IL
217-222-0918 |
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places construction of the
lock and dam began in 1933 and became operational in July 1938. The dam
portion of the structure is 1,265 feet long and consists of 3 roller
gates and 10 tainter gates. Many endangered bald eagles establish their
winter home in the trees along Lock and Dam 21. |
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Mississippi Valley
Antique Auto Museum
Front & Cedar Streets
Quincy, IL
217-223-7909 |
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This
auto museum has over 35 antique cars and related displays. It is
located in All America Park, on the approach to Quinsippi
Island. Enjoy the annual car show held at the museum each
Father’s Day. |
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Park
Place
12th
to 14th Streets
Quincy, IL |
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This
was Quincy’s first planned neighborhood. It consists of 25
houses built between 1889 and 1917 according to restricted
covenants. The covenants stipulated that the home be built of
either stone or brick, be at least two stories, and cost at
least $3,000. Carriage houses were accessed only from the alleys
and the residences followed a standardized setback from the
street. Queen Anne is the most common architectural style
represented. The boulevard is one of the few remaining brick
streets in Quincy. |
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1930’s Preserving
Agriculture Museum
Quincy, IL
217-223-5099 |
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The
Preserving Agriculture History Museum showcases John Deere
agriculture machinery that would be found in a typical 80-120
acre farm in the Midwest during the 1930’s. It also includes
many of the things that would be found in a typical 1930’s
farmhouse. This museum is free and open to groups. Open by
Appointment Only. |
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Quincy Art Center
1515
Jersey Street
Quincy, IL
217-223-5900 |
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The
Quincy Art Center, a museum of the visual arts, was started in
1923 and is located on the grounds of the former Lorenzo Bull
mansion, now the Women’s City Club. In 1990 an award-winning
addition was opened with galleries and a gift shop with studio
space in the lower level. A variety of rotating exhibitions are
presented throughout the year. Important contemporary Midwestern
art is a primary focus, and work by artists of national and
international renown are also featured. Visit the
Quincy
Art
Center website for more information. |
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Quincy Bikes
Quincy, IL
217-228-4514 |
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Quincy Bikes is a community bike loan program which allows
individuals to obtain a bicycle for personal or recreational
use. This program promotes an inexpensive means to physical
fitness and bike trail rider ship and awareness. The bikes are
painted neon blue and are available at six checkout locations in
Quincy. For a $10 refundable deposit, individuals can loan a
bicycle from the following locations. Visit the
Friends of the
Trails website for more information. |
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Quincy Museum
1601
Maine Street
Quincy, IL
217-224-7669 |
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The
Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion, completed in 1891, is the home of the
Quincy Museum. The mansion set American architectural standards
in the late 1800’s and contributed to its appointment to the
National Register of Historic Places. The first floor of the
building is restored to the Victorian era style of the 1890s. Among other
things, the museum features traveling exhibits, Native American
artifact exhibits, local history exhibits, and a dinosaur
exhibit. |
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Saint Francis
Catholic Church
1721
College Street
Quincy, IL
217-222-2898 |
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This
beautiful, ornate church was built in the Gothic Revival style.
Construction began in 1884, and it cost approximately $62,000 to
build. White marble was used extensively throughout the
interior. Not to be missed are the wall and ceiling murals. |
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Siloam Springs
State Park
RR1
Clayton, IL
217-894-6205 |
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One
of the largest parks in Illinois, Siloam Springs Park has 3,323
acres of beautifully wooden terrain, a sparkling lake, and
carefully maintained facilities. Hiking trails, fishing or
canoeing, and camping make this a perfect place to spend a
summer day or weekend. |
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Villa Kathrine
532
Gardner Expressway
Quincy, IL
217-224-3688 |
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The
Villa Kathrine is a unique example of Mediterranean architecture
in the Midwest. The Villa is located on a bluff with a breath
taking view of the Mississippi River. Built for Quincy native
and world traveler George Metz, Villa Kathrine was based on his
sketches and photos of villas in various parts of the Islamic
world. It has a number of interesting features, including a
“harem” room and a courtyard, which surrounds a reflecting pool.
The building now houses Quincy’s Tourist Information Center. |
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Washington Park
4th to 5th Street
Maine to Hampshire Street
Quincy, IL
217-223-7703 |
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Washington Park is the city’s original central square laid out
by Quincy’s founder, John Wood, in 1825. The square was formerly
called John’s Square, named in honor of President John Quincy
Adams. In 1858, Washington Park was the site of the sixth
Lincoln-Douglas debate. Laredo Taft’s sculpture now marks the
setting of the debate site. Today, farmer’s market is held in
the park every Tuesday and Saturday mornings from May to
October.
Visit the
Quincy Park
District website for more information. |
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Moorman Wavering
Complex
North 36th Street
Quincy, IL
217-228-9220 |
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This modern swimming facility is located in Wavering Park on
North 36th Street. Spend a family day full of fun, sun, and
swimming. The park is equipped with waterslides, paddleboat
rentals, batting cages, disc golf and walking trails.
Visit the
Quincy Park
District website for more information. |
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John
Wood Mansion
425
S. 12th Street
Quincy, IL
217-222-1835 |
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The
John Wood Mansion is the restored home of Quincy’s founder and
the twelfth Governor of Illinois, John Wood. The mansion is
recognized by historians and architects as one of the Midwest’s
finest existing examples of Greek Revival architecture. The Parsonage
was built as the minister's home for the English Lutheran Church
and now is used as a museum displaying items
depicting the history of Adams County while preserving a
historic parsonage.
The
1835 Pioneer Log Cabin is a preserved, refurbished, and
authentic pioneer cabin that is used as an elementary school
facility. |
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Woodland Cemetery
5th & Jefferson Streets
Quincy, IL
217-222-2412 |
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Quincy Woodland Cemetery can be considered among the most
beautiful cemeteries to be found anywhere in the Midwest. The
panoramic view from the bluff above the Mississippi River can
only be upstaged by the majestic beauty of the ancient hardwood
trees arranged throughout the cemetery’s borders. A beautiful
mausoleum stands, with floor length stained glass windows, on
the site where a Civil War hospital once stood. Annual tours of
Woodland Cemetery are held in October and sponsored by the
Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design. Call 217-224-6873 for
more tour information. |
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Haunted Historic
Quincy Tours
Quincy, IL |
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532
Gardner Expressway
217-214-3700 |
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Mill
Creek Farms
Quincy, IL |
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2833
S. 48th Street
217-222-8430 |
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Prairie Junction Gardens
Golden, IL |
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2175
N. 2700th Avenue
217-696-4463 |
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Quincy Raceways
Quincy, IL |
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Broadway Street
217-224-4100 |
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