Massachusetts
Welcome to Quincy!
Just minutes south of Boston awaits one of New England's most captivating destinations, the City of Quincy ("quin-zee"). Called the "City of Presidents" and "Birthplace of the American Dream", Quincy is the birthplace of the second and sixth U.S. Presidents, John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams. Home to Adams National Historical Park, http://www.nps.gov/adam the United First Parish Church, and Adams Crypt.
QUINCY HISTORY
Quincy offers historical walking tours, tours of the Quincy Quarries & Museum, the Quincy Historical Society http://www.quincyhistory.org and be sure to visit the USS Salem, the World’s Only Preserved Heavy Cruiser, built in Quincy http://www.uss-salem.org And don’t forget to take a tour of the President’s Trail an urban walking trail thru Quincy’s rich history Historic Landmarks on the Presidents Trail - Discover Quincy
Explore, Shop, Dine & Stay in Quincy!
Marina Bay - Quincy's Ferry To & From Boston & Winthrop
Experience Squantum Point Park & Marina Bay, Boardwalk & Nature Trails, Amazing Water Views of the Boston Skyline, a variety of Indoor & Outdoor Restaurants, a Pizza Shop, Ice Cream & Market, Boutique Shopping, Yoga Studio, Salon, and Break Rock Brewery.
The Marina Bay Ferry is operated by the MBTA. Tickets can be purchased onboard or download the MBTA mTicket app on your smartphone.
With the mTicket app, your smartphone is your ticket! Buy and redeem Commuter Rail tickets and passes, view schedules and service alerts, and quickly contact Customer Support.
Visit MBFerry.com
Dining in Quincy is complete with a multitude of restaurants serving fresh New England seafood, delicious ethnic cuisines, and tasty American favorites. Visit discoverquincy.com to temp your taste buds. Dine Around - Discover Quincy
Places to stay in Quincy are sure to fit any budget, include the Best Western Adams Inn, Marriott Boston Quincy, Holiday Inn Express Boston Quincy, Staybridge Suites Boston Quincy to the Howard Johnson Quincy, Quincy’s hotels and inns are easily accessible to Boston and Cape Cod. Places to Stay - Discover Quincy
Stop by and visit the City of Quincy Welcome Center/Discover Quincy is located at 1259 Hancock St. in the Hancock Adams Common.
Guests are introduced to tours, events, history, culture, and everything the City of Quincy has to offer including places to stay, shop, and dine. A walkable map of the entire City, covering 900 square feet, is the centerpiece of the space. A series of digital screens arranged in the Center present information about the city’s past and present, free walking tours of Hancock Common & cemetery, and shop our new retail merchandise, customized with your favorite destination, Quincy, MA.
As the City of Quincy looks forward to celebrating the 400th anniversary of settlement in 2025, the Quincy Welcome Center will enhance the visitor’s experience highlighting our historic assets and all that Quincy has to offer today. Visit Quincy400.com for more details.Visit Discover Quincy http://www.discoverquincy.com and start planning your vacation.