'''Quincy''' is a city in Adams County. It is located near the westernmost point in Illinois on the Mississippi River, and is home to some of the most impressive historic architecture in the region.
Get in
By Train
By Plane
Quincy is served by '''Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field''', to the east of the city. It is easily accessible from the city center by going east on '''Illinois Route 104''' (Broadway St.).
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'''. Stay on '''US-61''', and in Hannibal, take the ramp right for '''I-72 East / Mark Twain Avenue East''' towards '''Springfield IL. / Downtown Hannibal'''. At exit '''4B''', take ramp left for '''I-172 North''' towards Quincy. Get off at exit '''14''', '''Broadway St.''', to get to the center of town. This trip takes roughly '''two and a half hours''' with traffic.
If arriving from '''Chicago''', take '''I-55 / Stevenson Expressway''' towards St. Louis. At Springfield, keep right and stay on '''I-72 West'''. Keep straight onto '''I-172 North'''. This trip takes about '''four and a half hours''' with traffic.
Get around
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.
See
Quincy has four major historical districts. The '''Quincy Historic Business District''' displays a wide variety of architectural styles and shows the wealth of the years 1850-1930 when Quincy was the most important river town in Illinois. Quincy_fs '''East End Historic District''' contains every formal style of architecture found in the Midwest from 1830-1930. This East End area has a collection of Italianate, Greek Revival, Romanesque, Queen Anne and Prairie designs. Quincy_fs '''South End Historic District''' was the home of Quincy_fs German population. The sturdy homes, some ornate and others very simple, stand as reminders of Quincy_fs German heritage. The fourth major historical area is Quincy_fs '''North End''', containing a collection of Italianate, Queen Anne and Renaissance Revival designs found in the Midwest from 1858-1930.
Governor John Wood Mansion. 25 S. 12th St.. 17-222-1835. ttp://www.adamscohistory.org/jwmansion.html. -F, 10AM-2PM. A Greek Revival mansion built in 1835.
Villa Kathrine. 32 Gardner Expressway. 17-214-3700. ttp://www.adamscohistory.org/villa.html. -F, 8:30AM-4:30PM. A Moorish-style castle on the bluffs of the Mississippi.
Granite Bank Gallery. 28 Maine. 17-228-2354. ttp://www.granitebankgallery.com/. 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.
Dr. Richard Eells House. 15 Jersey. 17-223-1800. Take a look at this documented Underground Railroad station.
Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design. 32 Maine St.. 17-224-6873. ttp://www.gardnermuseumarchitecture.org/. Be sure to visit the second floor stained glass gallery. The museum houses a collection of stained glass masterpieces salvaged from area churches.
Quincy Museum. 601 Maine. 17-224-7669. ttp://www.thequincymuseum.com/. u-Su, 1PM-5PM. 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.
All Wars Museum. 707 North 12th Street (Illinois Veterans Home). 17-222-8641. ttp://www.quincynet.com/ivh/museum.htm.
18th and Maine Streets. ree. 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.
Do
Woodland Cemetery. 020 South Fifth Street. 217) 222-2412. ree. 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.
Buy
Eat
Downtown Quincy is where many locally-owned restaurants are. Most of the restaurant chains have a location on Broadway Street, the main drag that cuts straight through the middle of the city.
Gem City Pizzeria. 801 State Street. 17-228-0550. ttp://www.quincyfoodandfun.com/menus/gemcity/GEM%20CITY%20MENU%20.pdf. p.m. - Midnight. 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.
Within Quincy
Maid-Rite. 07 North Twelth Street. 17-222-7527. ttp://www.maid-rite.com/. 2-$9. 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.
The Pier Restaurant. 01 Bayview Dr.. 17-221-0020. ttp://www.thepierrestaurant.com/. 7-$29. The name says it all. The building juts out into the Mississippi River,
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Tiramisu_L. 37 North Third Street. 17-222-9560. ttp://www.tiramisuquincy.com/. -F 11AM-2PM, M-Sa 4:30PM-close. 7-$17 (The most reasonable prices are during lunch hours). A great place to get authentic Italian cuisine at reasonable prices.
Jorge the Crook's. 11 Hampshire. 17-224-9811. ttp://www.jorgethecrook.com/reservations.html. 6-$48. Here they serve upscale American cuisine. This is the most expensive restaurant in town. Don't go here if you're short on cash.
Best Buffet. 325 Oak St. 17-228-8883. -Sa 11AM-3:30PM, M-Th 3:30PM-9:30PM, F-Sa 3:30PM-10:30PM, All day Su. The best Chinese buffet in town.
Outside Quincy
18 Wheeler Restaurant. 723 Highway 6. o west on Broadway across the Mississippi River. Stay on US-24 West for about 7 miles. Get off at the ramp for MO-6 West toward Edina.. 73-769-2848. ttp://www3.whig.com/Menu/index.php?name=18+Wheeler. pen 24 hours. 4-$15. This truck stop about 8 miles west of Quincy in Taylor, Missouri has the largest menu in the area. It specializes in massive breakfasts for truckers. Bring an appetite.
For those who want (or have) to make their own food, Quincy has plenty of grocery stores to choose from.
Drink
O'Griff's Irish Pub, Grill and Brewhouse. 15 Hampshire. 17-224-2002 . ttp://ogriffspub.com/.
Backwaters. 38 N Front St. 17-223-4444. ttp://www.clubbackwaters.com/.
Sleep
As with restaurants, the Broadway area is also a great place to find a '''hotel'''.
Stoney Creek Inn. 809 Broadway St. 17-223-2255. ttp://www.stoneycreekinn.com/locations/index.cfm?LocationID=4. Nice indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Wilderness themed suites. 72 rooms.
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Quincy also has a few '''bed and breakfasts''' to choose from.
Cooper Adams House. 122 Kentucky Street. 17-222-8660. ttp://www.cooperadamshouse.com/. Located in a lovely Queen Anne home in Quincy's historic district.
Kaufmann House Bed & Breakfast. 641 Hampshire St. 17-223-2502. Located in a home that is at least a century old. Three bedrooms and one suite are offered; all with private baths.
Contact
Get out
On the way out, you can follow the '''Great River Road''' north of Quincy towards Nauvoo, Illinois, and visit the sights there. Alternatively, you can drive south to Hannibal, Missouri, and see the Mark Twain sights
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