We’re highlighting Quincy, Massachusetts as Conway’s featured community of the month for February.
Just a 12-mile drive to Boston, Quincy offers two car-free commuter routes on the MBTA. The MBTA commuter rail connects to South Station and the Quincy stop on the Red Line connects to Park Street in downtown Boston.
What we really love about Quincy is that it’s packed with some top-shelf destinations and attractions that you’ll want to visit again and again. Here’s our picks for the top 10 best places to visit in Quincy.
Adams National Historical Park
Travel back in time at the Adams National Historical Park and visit the birthplaces of not one, but two U.S. presidents, John Adams, and John Quincy Adams is his son. Visit Peacefield, the stately Adams mansion that served as the Summer White House for both Adams presidents and as a home to generations of their descendants.
Marina Bay
With its charming boutiques, Nantucket-style boardwalk, superb restaurants, and breathtaking views of the Boston skyline, Marina Bay has become Boston’s premiere waterfront entertainment destinations. Marina Bay also serves as an active working marina, with powerboats and sailboats docking at the 685 slips, and includes accommodations available for crafts up to 210 feet, electricity, water, and free parking.
U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Museum
Located on the site of the former Quincy shipyard, the U.S.S. Salem, a Cold War-era heavy cruiser, serves as home to the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum. The U.S.S. Salem offers visitor a chance to experience life on the former flagship of the U.S - Sixth Fleet.
Granite Railway / Quarry Exhibits
The Granite Railway, built in 1826, was America’s first commercial railway, assembled for transporting Quincy granite to Charlestown for the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument. The remains of the Railway’s incline are located at the end of Mullin Avenue in West Quincy. Granite quarrying exhibits are also on display in the Presidents Place Galleria in Quincy Center.
Boston Belle Boat Charters
Based at Marina Bay, Boston Belle Charters has been in business since 1998. This boat charter service offers Boston Harbor cruises perfect for special occasions like anniversaries and family reunions. Choose one of their package cruises or put together your own customized cruise.
Golf Courses
Quincy offers visitors three golf courses including Granite Links Golf Club, an award-winning private membership club that also welcomes public visitors.
United First Parish Church
This historic church, known as the Church of Presidents, was built from Quincy granite in 1828 with funds provided by President John Adams. Tours of the church include an unforgettable visit to the Adams crypt, where John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and their wives are interred.
Wollaston Beach
Over 2 miles of shoreline make Wollaston Beach the largest Boston Harbor beach, located along Quincy Shore Drive in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy. Views of Boston and recreational swimming and boating facilities make it a popular summer destination. Wollaston Beach is home to the historic Squantum and Wollaston Yacht Clubs.
Josiah Quincy House
Built in 1770 as a country estate by revolutionary patriot Colonel Josiah Quincy, this colonial home is believed to have served as a lookout point from which the Patriots could observe British ships traveling in and out of Boston Harbor. Colonel Quincy was the first in a long line of Josiah Quincys, a line that would produce three mayors of Boston and a president of Harvard University.
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