Visitors Guide to Attractions
Adams County, Illinois
Quincy is the main attraction in Adams County. This city that sits on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River is home to a number of interesting places to visit. The Dr. Richard Eells House is recognized by the National Parks Service as an important Underground Railroad site. The John Wood Mansion is the restored home of Quincy’s founder and the twelfth Governor of Illinois, John Wood. Indian Mounds Park is one of the few places in the state where visitors can view Native American mounds. Quincy Museum in the Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion is home to exhibits on the Victorian era, Native American artifact exhibits, and a dinosaur exhibit. The Villa Kathrine is a unique example of Mediterranean architecture in the Midwest. and is home to the Quincy’s Tourist Information Center, a convenient first stop for visitors to Quincy. Rural Adams County features the Golden Windmill, the only smock mill with its original stones and gears in Illinois, and the 3,323-acre Siloam Springs Park.
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Quincy Museum
Quincy, IL
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.
Siloam Springs State Park
Clayton, IL
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.
Villa Kathrine
Quincy, IL
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.
Washington Park
Quincy, IL
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.
John Wood Mansion
Quincy, IL
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.
Arabian Woods Horse Farm
Camp Point, IL
Arabian Woods Horse Farm is designed to educate and enlighten the horse enthusiast. The farm promoted the Arabian and Colorful Hald Arabians produce at the farm. Experience everything from birthday parties, tutorial camps, trail rides, individual experiences, as well as private lessons.
Mill Creek Farms
Quincy, IL
Mill Creek Farms offers fresh picked fruits and vegetables. The season begins in mid-April with asparagus, mid-May through June for strawberries, early July through August for sweet corn, tomatoes, and green beans, and October for pumpkins. Open 8 am - 6 pm Monday through Saturday seasonally for all produce. Pumpkin picking, a corn maze and hay rides are offered every Saturday and Sunday in October from noon - 5 pm.
Prairie Junction Gardens
Golden, IL
Prairie Junction Gardens is a certified AHSA Display Garden featuring over 700 varieties of daylilies and over 500 varieties of iris along with other perennials. Peak bloom for iris is near Mother's Day and the peak bloom for daylilies is near July 4th. For other times or tour groups of more than 7, please call for an appointment.
Quincy Raceways
Quincy, IL
A sheer delight for auto buffs everywhere, this antique car museum houses over 30 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 June around Father’s Day.
Scotties Fun Spot
Quincy, IL
Black light space-themed laser tag, bumper cars, roller skating, mini-lane bowling, plus Winner’s Grill. Scotties was awarded the “Best Roller Skating Anchored Center” for 2012 at the Excellence in Family Entertainment Center Awards.
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Nearby Attractions
Lee County, Iowa
There is a wide range of attractions for visitors to Lee County, ranging from historical sites such as Old Fort Madison and the George M. Verity River Museum to the scenic views atop the bluffs of Rand Park. For those interested in Mormon history, Lee County is the beginning of the Iowa Leg of the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail and has a number of interpretive exhibits throughout the county.
Hancock County, Illinois
Hancock County is rich in history and offers other types of attractions as well. Today Hancock County is most known for its Mormon history. This era of life in Hancock County can be fully explored by visiting sites such as the Historic Nauvoo Visitor’s Center, the Family Living Center, and the Carthage Jail. Other aspects of Hancock County’s history can be found at the Weld House Museum, the Rheinberger Museum, and the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum. The natural beauty of Hancock County can be seen at Nauvoo State Park and the Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Pike County, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln spent a good deal of time in Pike County prior to his election as President. There are probably more houses associated with Lincoln in Pittsfield that any other city in the state and the city has put together a unique Talking Houses of homes and sites associated with him. There are also a number of small historical museums that preserve the heritage of the small rural communities of the county. Lake Pittsfield offers a wide variety of activities such as boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and the park hiking and biking trails.
Lewis & Clark Counties, Missouri
Lewis and Clark counties offer a variety of attractions for visitors. History can be taken in at both the Iliniwek Village State Historic Site, where a pre-European Native American village is interpreted, or at the Battle of Athens State Historic Site, the site of a Civil War battle and a site of a 19th century settlement. The Battle of Athens site also provides activities where visitors can engage with nature as well as camping opportunities. Wakonda State Park offers similar nature and camping opportunities.
For Travelers Down the River
Missouri's Lincoln Hills
The Lincoln Hills region of Missouri north of St. Louis is often called the Northern Ozarks. In the north is Hannibal, which conjures up images of the steamboat era and has become virtually synonymous with Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, and Huck Finn. South of Hannibal is the Little Dixie Scenic Byway that travels atop limestone bluffs and through the real river towns of Clarksville and Louisiana. At the foot of the Lincoln Hills in Lincoln County is Cuivre River State Park, one of Missouri's largest and most rugged.
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway
The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area is one of America’s newer scenic byways. With over 20,000 acres of forest and wetlands at the heart of the Mississippi Flyway, it is a nature lovers paradise. Visitors will find spectacular colors in the fall and bald eagles in the winter. History abounds in the region ranging from the prehistoric Cahokia Mounds to sites on the National Register of Historic Places.
