Quincy USA

Quincy
City in USA

Quincy is a town in Norfolk County of Massachusetts state in the United States. Quincy is the birthplace of 2 United States presidents, John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams. It also the birthplace of John Hancock, American merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution.
Quincy is divided into neighborhoods.

How to Reach Quincy, MA

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport or only Logan International Airport (IATA Code- BOS) is an international airport that is located mostly in East Boston and partially in Winthrop.
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Hotels in Quincy, MA

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Tourist Places in Quincy, MA

I have described 23 Best Places to Visit in Quincy. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Quincy. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Quincy. Also described The Best Things to Do in Quincy, and Fun Things to Do in Quincy, MA.
So that you can able to know the Famous Quincy Tourist sights and Attractions, and make your itinerary for Quincy Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately US$ 22 to visit all the places listed below. With that amount of money, you have to add Food cost, Transport cost, Hotel rent and air fare to travel in Quincy, MA.

Day-1:

Squantum Point Park

Park

How to go: It is located northeast end of the city near Boston at Miwra Haul road, Quincy.

Nickerson Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located about 2.3 km from Squantum Point Park towards east at 161 Dorchester Street, Quincy.

Moon Island

Island

It is used as the Boston Fire Department Training Academy, and Boston Police Department shooting range. It is a restricted area to enter. So leave it.

Moswetuset Hummock

Wooded Area

How to go: It is located about 1.4 km from Squantum Point Park towards south at at the intersection of East Squantum Street and Quincy Shore Drive.

Wollaston Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located south side of Moswetuset Hummock.

Day-2:

Josiah Quincy House

Historic Landmark

It was the home of Revolutionary War soldier Colonel Josiah Quincy I (1772-1864). The house was built in 1770. The house and some adjoining properties were sold to Frank E. Hall of Boston in 1895. The house is now owned by Historic New England.
Visiting Time: July to September - First and Third Saturday - 11 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Dollar for adult. 9 Dollar for senior and student. 5 Dollar for child.
How to go: It is located about 700 meters from Wollaston Beach towards south at 20 Muirhead Street in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy.

Quincy Quarries Reservation

Park

Solomon Willard selected the site in 1825, as the source of stone for the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. The "Granite Railway" was built and began operations on October 7, 1826. The quarry closed in 1963.
Boston's Metropolitan District Commission purchased 22 acres, including Granite Railway Quarry in 1985.
How to go: It is located at Ricciuti Drive, Quincy.

Dorothy Quincy Homestead

Museum

The house was originally built in 1686 by Edmund Quincy II. The house has been preserved as a museum.
How to go: It is located about 1.7 km from Josiah Quincy House towards southeast.

Adams National Historical Park

Historic Site

The home of United States presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
How to go: It is located south of Dorothy Quincy Homestead.
Inside the Premises:
John Adams Birthplace: It was purchased by Deacon John Adams, Sr., the father of the second president of United States, John Adams. Adams was born and lived here until 1764.
John Quincy Adams Birthplace: Sixth United States President, John Quincy Adams, was born here in 1767.
The Old House at Peacefield: The Old House was originally constructed in 1731 for Leonard Vassall. The land was purchased by Adams on September 23, 1787.
Stone Library: The Stone Library was completed in 1870. It houses books which belonged to John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Charles Francis Adams, Henry Adams, and Brooks Adams.
United First Parish Church: The church was built in 1828.

Hamill Gallery of Tribal Art

Art Gallery

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 12 PM to 7 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: It is located south side of Hancock Cemetery at 1415 Hancock Street Suite 2.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Library

The original building was built in 1882.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 9 AM to 9 PM. Sunday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from Hancock Cemetery towards east at 40 Washington Street, Quincy.

Day-3:

Nut Island

Area

How to go: It is located about 5 km from Merrymount Park towards east end.

Houghs Neck

Area

How to go: It is located north side of Nut Island.

Raccoon Island

Island

How to go: Small island. Visitor Access discouraged. So leave it.

Day-4:

Souther Tide Mill

Historical Landmark

Ebenezer Thayer (1768-1841), a merchant, purchased about 39 acres of land in 1802. He sold his property in 1814 to David Stetson of Charlestown. Stetson sold the property in 1815 to John Souther. Souther operated a shipyard, a wharf, a grist mill, a saw mill and the canal lock.
The original grist mill burned and was replaced in 1854. Souther family sold the shipyard properties and their wharf to Wilber F. Larkin in 1873. Larkin converted it to a lumber yard. Souther family sold the dam and mills to Johnson in 1888.
How to go: It is located about 1.1 km from Thomas Crane Public Library towards east end at 622 Southern Artery in Quincy.

Mound Street Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located about 1 km from Souther Tide Mill towards east.

Avalon Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Mound Street Beach towards southeast.

United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum

Museum

Fore River Shipyard was began operations at this location on Quincy Point in 1901 and closed in 1986. Most of the ships at the yard were built for the United States Navy. The museum was established in 1993.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 Dollar for adult. 10 Dollar for senior age above 55 and child age 4-12. Free for child age 0-3.
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Avalon Beach towards south at 549 South Street, Pier 3, Quincy.

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