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City in Illinois, US
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Quincy is a small city of 40,000 in Adams County, Western Illinois. It is near the westernmost point in Illinois on the Mississippi River, and is home to some of the most impressive historic architecture in the region.
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A Greek Revival mansion built in 1835.
A Moorish-style castle on the bluffs of the Mississippi.
One of Quincy's architectural gems, this spot is definitely worth a stop. The bank interiors have been preserved, right down to the massive safes. A coffee shop (Washington Perk) offers beverages, pastries, and sandwiches, and is a great place to hang out and relax (free Wifi, too). The gift shops offer mostly overpriced knick-knacks. Fun to browse, but keep your wallet closed.
View a documented Underground Railroad station.
Be sure to visit the second floor stained glass gallery. The museum houses a collection of stained glass masterpieces salvaged from area churches.
The corner of Maine and 16th streets, where the museum lies, once made the cover of National Geographic as one of the ten most architecturally significant corners in the United States.
Described as one of the top ten architecturally significant intersections in the U.S. by "National Geographic", this spot in one of Quincy's historic districts showcases four distinctive residential architecture styles. A walk through the surrounding neighborhood provides additional examples of late 19th and early 20th century architecture.
Created in 1857, Woodland Cemetery boasts magnificent views of the Mississippi River, mature trees and landscaping, and ornate grave markers and mausoleums. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and contains the graves of many early Quincy and Illinois civic and business leaders.
A Quincy institution that has been around for decades, Gem City Pizzeria is a favorite of the locals. In addition to pizza and other Italian dishes, the menu also offers Mexican specialties. If you go on the weekend, be prepared to wait for a table. Carry-out and delivery are also offered, however.
Come to this local landmark to taste one of their unique loose meat ground beef sandwiches, a.k.a. Maid-Rites. This is the very first Maid-Rite in the franchise, and it is a great place for a cheap meal.
A great place to get authentic Italian cuisine at reasonable prices.
The best Chinese buffet in town.
Nice indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Wilderness themed suites. 72 rooms.
Newly constructed hotel on the eastern side of Quincy. There is not much to walk to in this part of town, unless you like car dealers or Walmart. The Holiday Inn is probably Quincy's best. On site dining is available in Tony Too restaurant, which is OK, but not great.
By train
Quincy is served by Amtrak which comes into the Quincy Amtrak Station (QCY) at North 30th Street and Wisman Lane. Amtrak has two trains daily, originating in Chicago and terminating in Quincy.5 hours.
By car
If coming from St. Louis, you can take I-70 west towards Kansas City. At exit 210B, take the ramp right for US-61 North towards Hannibal.
Quincy is best explored by car or on foot. There are many sidewalks in some of the historic districts, but parts of Broadway are not so pedestrian-friendly.
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