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City of Presidents VISITOR GUIDE

DiscoverQuincy.com WELCOME TO QUINCY

Just minutes from via the MBTA, boat or car, the City of Quincy is truly the birthplace of our great American story. Founding fathers John and Adams, and many others called Quincy home, and they shaped their ideas—ideas that would eventually Thomas P. Koch, Mayor change the world—right here.

The Adams National Historical Park and the United First Church, where the 2nd and 6th Presidents and their First Ladies rest, are national historic treasures virtually unmatched in their authenticity. But our history is just part of the story. With twenty-seven miles of coastline and 1305 Hancock Street beaches, acres of beautiful protected parks, the most interesting and diverse Quincy, MA 02169 dining scene outside of Boston, rock climbing and hiking at the Blue Hills 617-376-1000 Reservation, world-class golf courses and so much more; there’s much to QuincyMa.gov when you Discover Quincy!

Welcome to Quincy! Sincerely, Thomas P. Koch, Mayor

Cover Photo: View of Quincy City Hall during the Grand Opening of the Hancock Adams Common. Visitor Guide Photography: Lisa Aimola, Liz Feitelberg and Discover Quincy VISITOR RESOURCES The Visitor Guide is produced by Discover Quincy in partnership with the City of Quincy, Quincy Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and . For additional copies of this guide, advertising and information, please contact Discover Quincy.

Discover Quincy Greater Boston Convention Adams National Historical Park 617-639-1117 | 800-581-4014 & Visitors Bureau Visitor [email protected] 888-SEE-BOSTON (888-733-2678) 1250 Hancock Street, DiscoverQuincy.com BostonUSA.com Quincy, MA 02169 617-773-1175 | nps.gov/adam

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Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism 3 ATTRACTIONS Heart of Quincy Tour FREE TOURS DAILY | SEASONAL Church of the Presidents Quincy City Hall Hancock Hancock Adams Common

Experience Quincy’s National Treasures! ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Visitor Center | 1250 Hancock Street 617-770-1175 | nps.gov/adam A walk through Quincy Center takes you on a voyage Historic Houses and Visitor Center open mid-May to mid-November, 9am-5pm daily. through from the earliest days, to the Visitor Center stays open off season, Tuesday through Friday, 10am-4pm. era of the Adams, Quincy, and Hancock families, and Begin your Adams experience at the park Visitor Center and view the new park movie, to Quincy’s as center of granite Enduring Legacy: Four Generations of the Adams Family. Access to the three historic houses and quarrying and building. Adams and Hancock Streets Stone Library is by conducted tour only and available on a first-come, first-served basis. in Quincy Center are part of one of the oldest roads A trolley transports you on your full park tour, and returns you to the Visitor Center in about in America. A path cut by Native Americans untold 2 ½ hours. Free validated is offered in the adjacent Presidents Place Parking Garage centuries ago, it became, in earliest colonial times, the accessed via Saville Avenue. road from Boston to Plymouth and remained in ’ time the main road south of Boston.

Enjoy the Hancock Adams Common, opened in the fall of 2018, now connects Quincy City Hall, First Church of Presidents and with handsome granite elements, heroic bronze statues of John Hancock and John Adams, and is complimented by comtemplative and robust water features.

JOHN ADAMS & PEACE FIELD – THE SUMMER BIRTHPLACES HOUSE 133 135 Adams Street

John Adams was born in the salt box house The residence of four generations of the located only 75 feet away from the birthplace Adams family from 1788 to 1927, it was of his son John Quincy Adams. Young John home to Presidents John Adams and John and his bride Abigail started their family, the Quincy Adams; First Ladies Abigail and FREE TOURS DAILY MONDAY-FRIDAY 10am-4pm future President launched his career in law Louisa Catherine Adams. Stroll the grounds and politics, and it was here that he, Samuel which include an 18th-century style formal Begin your tour inside City Hall. Tours do not operate on holidays. Adams and wrote the Mas- garden, historic orchard, Stone Library sachusetts Constitution. This document, still (1870) and Carriage House (1873). Quincy City Hall PARKING OPTIONS in use today, greatly influenced the develop- 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 ROSS LOT or ment of the United States Constitution. QuincyMA.gov 617-376-1990 PRESIDENTS’ PLACE GARAGE The Church of Presidents has it’s own visitation program in place and accepts donations.

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HANCOCK ADAMS COMMON ADAMS CRYPT UNITED FIRST PARISH CHURCH QUINCY HISTORY MUSEUM 1305 Hancock Street 1306 Hancock Street | 617-773-0062 | ufpc.org 8 Adams Street | 617-773-1144 | QuincyHistory.org THOMAS CRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY 40 Street | 617-376-1301 Open April 19-Nov. 11. M-F: 11-4, Sat/Sun: 12-4. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm. Saturdays, ThomasCraneLibrary.org Opened in the fall of 2018, Hancock Adams mid-April–October, noon – 3 pm. Known as the “Church of the Presidents,” Common now connects Quincy City Hall, this historic church was built from Quincy The Adams , built of Quincy Built in 1881 by noted architect Henry Hobson the “Church of Presidents” and Hancock granite in 1828 with funds provided by John granite, is an early and important example Richardson, who also designed Boston’s famed Cemetery with handsome granite elements, Adams. Tours of the church include a visit of Gothic revival architecture in America. , the Thomas Crane Public heroic bronze statues of John Hancock to the Adams Family Crypt, the final resting Endowed by John Adams as a preparatory Library’s original building is a masterpiece of and John Adams, and is complimented by place of Presidents John Adams and John school for boys, it was built on the site where 19th century . Its or- comtemplative and robust water features. Quincy Adams, and First Ladies Abigail and the legendary patriot John Hancock was nate woodwork and LaFarge stained glass win- Louisa Catherine Adams and the Presidential born. Now home to the Quincy Historical dows are truly works of art. Since the library Pew of John Quincy Adams. Society whose museum showcases the city’s opened in 1882, several additions have been history from Native American times up constructed, including a multimillion-dollar through the early . addition in 2001 that combines the architec- tural spirit of the original Richardson building with the technological capabilities of a 21st century library.

CITY HALL HANCOCK CEMETERY 1305 Hancock Street 1307 Hancock Street Built in 1844, is one of the Scan this code to get connected to a walking tour map of the Hancock Cemetery. oldest functioning seats of government in HOMESTEAD the country. Its academic Greek Revival From 1630 to 1854, Quincy’s most illustri- 34 Butler Road | 617-742-3190 | Open limited Sat. 20 Muirhead Street | 617-994-5930 architecture has been described as one of nscda.org HistoricNewEngland.org ous residents and civic leaders buried Open 1st & 3rd Sat., Jun-Oct the outstanding examples of mid-century here; , the first Adams to live The earliest surviving home of the Quincy classical American design. Unusual in both in Quincy and ancestor of John Adams; family, this house was built in 1686 by This country estate overlooking Quincy its monumentality and in the severity of John Quincy, for whom the city is Edmund Quincy and greatly expanded and transports visitors to the Revolutionary War its granite detail, these features may be named; patriot Josiah Quincy, Veterans of remodeled in 1706 displaying the evolution era and tells the story of a woman’s work to attributed to its architect , the Revolution, the , and the of colonial architecture. The childhood home preserve her family’s history more than a hun- who was instrumental in the development Civil War. The memorials offer a chronicle of Dorothy Quincy, who became Mrs. John dred years later. Revolutionary leader Josiah of the granite industry in Quincy. Historic of gravestone art from colonial winged skulls Hancock, the house welcomed Benjamin Quincy built the house in 1770. Quincy and preservation work has recently been and cherubim, to Federalist classical motifs, Franklin as a guest and had frequent visits his family played key roles in the social and completed and visitors are welcome to tour to Quincy’s 19th century role as the national from young lawyer John Adams. political life of Massachusetts for generations, the Great Hall and historic exhibit. center for granite quarrying and carving. producing three mayors of Boston and a president of Harvard.

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SOUTHER TIDE MILL U.S. NAVAL MUSEUM MARITIME CENTER WOLLASTON BEACH 622 137 Bay View Ave Quincy Shores Reservation SoutherTideMill.com QUINCY BUILT U.S.S SALEM 551 South Street, Pier 3 | 617-479-7900 | WollastonBeach.org uss-salem.org | Open seasonal weekends One of only five remaining grist mills in the This public boat ramp and landing is well Quincy’s largest beach offers 2.5 miles of United States, historic preservation work Quincy’s proud shipbuilding history comes positioned for the recreational boater for clean sand, swimming, lifeguards, free is currently underway. Built in 1806 on the to life aboard this Cold War-era heavy a day on the water, whether heading out parking, a bathhouse, scenic views of the bank of River, the mill represents . Berthed at her home , the fishing or as a gateway to the Boston Harbor Islands National Park and a the birth of Quincy’s maritime and granite former Fore River , the USS Salem Islands National Park. Accessible two hours continuous walkway for biking, walking & industries. Quincy granite shipped from serves as home to the “” either side of high tide, this free boat ramp jogging. Some of the best fried clams in the here was used in notable sites including the catchphrase and the United States Naval also offers free parking for trailers. area can be found at a variety of eateries, , Bunker Hill Monu- Shipbuilding Museum. Onboard exhibits as well as hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream ment and Kings . The Souther, feature memorabilia of over 100 U.S. Naval and more. There are also two children’s built as a gold rush ship, was built here and including the City’s namesake playgrounds with picnic areas. shipbuilding continued through the late 19th U.S.S. Quincy and U.S.S. News, a century. Military Weapons Display and Archives, and Model Ships collection.

BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS NATIONAL MOSWETUSSET HUMMOCK SALT MARSH TRAIL AND SAILOR’S RECREATION AREA AND CADDY PARK HOME CEMETERY 617-223-8666 | nps.gov/boha 147 Sea Ave | nps.gov/boha Quincy Shores Reservation, 435 East Quincy Shores Reservation, Fenno Street Street and 1244 Quincy Shore Drive Comprised of 34 islands situated along Part of the Boston Harbor Islands National A half-mile long self-guided walk, the Greater Boston shoreline, many can be Recreation Area, and one of the few Moswetusset Hummock (1617) was the designed to showcase the major plant and viewed from Quincy’s coastal roads. This accessible by land, this property offers stellar seat of the Native American animal species that find their homes in amazing natural resource affords visitors vistas of the Boston- skyline and other , Chickatabot, where he negotiated and around the Quincy salt marsh, leads the opportunity to explore tide pools, Harbor Islands. A great place to watch the with the early English settlers. The William to a cemetery with the remains of US Navy walk through a Civil War era fort, climb a sunset, this location is popular for walking, R. Caddy Memorial Park and Black’s Creek veterans housed at the National Sailors’ lighthouse, hike through salt marshes, camp picnicking, or fishing from the pier. Salt Marsh were used by Native Americans Home. The long rows of simple, shaped under the stars or just relax while fishing, for fishing, shell fishing, and hunting. Colo- white marble stones set up a pleasing rhythm picnicking or swimming. Offering easy nists harvested salt hay from the marsh and as they slope towards the marshland which access to the islands, Quincy is the ideal established several tide grist mills around overlooks . launching point for boaters. the . Significant for its beauty and for rare Native American artifacts, including 256 stone tools, discovered on site, the park also has informational signage and children’s playground equipment. 8 9 ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS

MAYPOLE HILL, MERRYMOUNT PASSANAGESET PARK AT QUINCY QUARRIES RESERVATION INCLINE Ave BROAD MEADOWS MARSH Ricciuti Drive 75 Mullin Avenue , the first English person to 50 Calvin Road America’s large scale granite quarrying This historic site in the build a plantation, known as Mar-e-Mount, This beautiful, waterfront 35 acre park boasts industry was born here in 1825 when, is an impressive remnant of the nation’s on in 1624, operated a magnificent views, 1.3 miles of walking trails after an exhaustive search throughout New first commercial railroad (1826), which successful trading post. On May Day, 1627, and several acres of upland meadows that England, Solomon Willard selected the area used horse-drawn cars to carry the massive he erected a Maypole. The site is com- is the result of a recent marsh restoration as the source of stone for the Bunker Hill granite blocks from the Quincy Quarries for memorated on the City’s Seal. Shown with a project. The park’s naming is based on the Monument. View the remains of America’s building the to water large tree on it, a historical marker notes the Native American name for the site, Passanag- first commercial railway, walk through the transport on the . location, and its remains can be seen at the eset Knoll; one of the homes of , quarries, many of which have been filled in, Quincy History Museum. leader of the Massachusett tribe in the early rock climb, hike, golf, have a picnic or just 1600s. take in the gorgeous scenery of the largest open space within 35 miles of Boston.

NEPONSET RIVER WALK , JR. BLAST FURNACE QUINCY QUARRY AND GRANITE BLUE HILLS RESERVATION neponset.org 61 Crescent Street WORKERS VIRTUAL MUSEUM FriendsOfTheBlueHills.org The Neponset River is a natural estuary The son of Massachusetts’ governor and one QuincyQuarryMuseum.org/Virtual-Museum.html Stretching over 7,000 acres from Quincy to providing an unusually rich and diverse of the principal founders of , Historic Preservation is underway at the Dedham, Milton to Randolph, the Blue Hills habitat for plants and animals. The Riverwalk John Winthrop, Jr. operated the first iron Turning Mill on Quarry Hills Drive Reservation provides a green oasis in an provides a two mile trail along the Quincy smelting furnace in the British , one and a mini museum opened to show the urban environment. With its scenic views, side of the Neponset River estuary, from the of the earliest industrial ventures in America history of quarrying and stonecutting and varied terrain and 125 miles of trails, it Gazebo at the Adams Inn to Squantum Point (1645). You can view the excavated remains its relationship to the industrialization of offers year-round enjoyment for the outdoor Park offering spectacular views of the estuary of the furnace, read about its history, and Quincy. Built in 1894, the mill used giant enthusiast. Sixteen historic structures listed and the City of Boston. Squantum Point see artist’s renderings of the furnace in full lathes to turn granite and other kinds of on the National Register tell the fascinating Park was created on the site of the former operation. stone into , spheres, and works of tales of Native Americans, explorers, farmers, Dennison where famed Amelia art. The Quincy Quarry Railroad, which was quarry workers and inventors. Additionally Earhart flew the airport’s first official flight built at the same time, ran through its center the Blue Hills Weather Observatory, a on September 30, 1927. Additional trails and a 20-ton overhead crane inside the National Historic Landmark, sits atop are located along the Milton and Boston mill could handle the manufactured stone , as a crowning feature. sections of the river. products that were made there. 10 11 DiscoverQuincy Ad :directory ad 5/3/14 8:13 AM Page 1 Bring a little color to your cheeks. Take a portrait class at the Quincy Art Association.

ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Adult & Children’s Classes Quincy Art Day & Night. Association CHRIST CHURCH BURIAL GROUND QUINCY ART ASSOCIATION QUINCY CHORAL SOCIETY 20 Sea St. | Self-guided tour brochures available (1725 – 1878) | 54 26 High School Avenue | 617-770-2482 781-331-4255617.770.2482 | QuincyChoral.org QuincyArtMa.org One of America’s earliest garden , Historically significant as the site of the Bringing music to the South Shore and the the first two plots were ceremoniously original building and cemetery of the First A creative community diverse in its World since 1981, their concert schedule is purchased on May 5, 1856 by Charles26 HighChurch of England in Braintree,School the oldest membership Avenue and visual arts programs, the postedwww.quincyartma.org on their website. Some of their large Francis Adams, Sr. A two and one half mile Episcopal parish in Quincy, and the second association’s signature event Quincy Arts musical repertoire includes: Bach Mass in B long stone wall, erected for the perimeter in formed in Massachusetts (the first being Fest is held each September featuring local minor, Beethoven Missa Solemnis, Brahms 1934-35 by the Works Progress Administra- King’s Chapel in Boston), this historic artist and entertainment. Classes, workshops A German Requiem, Dvorak Te Deum, tion, is dedicated to the memory of Thomas cemeteryQuincy, has 200 gravestones. MAand demonstrations 02169 from traditional oil Handelemail: Messiah and Coronation Anthems,quincyartma yahoo.com Morton who in 1625 led the settlement @ painting to ancient Chinese brush painting Haydn The Creation, Mendelssohn Elijah, here after the arrival of Captain Richard are held throughout the year. Wollaston. The variety of ornate gravestones Mozart Requiem and Coronation Mass, and granite monuments beautify this Schubert Mass in A flat and Vivaldi Gloria. outdoor museum honoring three Adams They also perform major works by contem- descendants whose lives were lost in service porary composers Britten, Bush, and Rutter, to our country, veterans, former Mayors and as well as spirituals and show tunes. prominent granite industry leaders.

HALL CEMETERY SNUG HARBOR SAILOR’S CEMETERY QUINCY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BOSTON CANNONS Hall Place (1882 – 1967) 617-312-3010 | QuincySymphonyOrchestra.org BostonCannons.com 333 Palmer Street, Rear Besides its picturesque beauty, this West Celebrating their 64th season, this group of A founding team of Major League , Quincy cemetery is singularly significant for The entrance is marked with a large slate amateur and professional musicians bring the premier professional outdoor lacrosse its association with Solomon Willard, “the headstone with an incised anchor and symphonic music to the metro- league, the Boston Cannons play their Father of the Granite Industry” and noted inscription: “Here rest retired mariners who area. Their concert schedule offers many free home games at Quincy’s Veterans Memorial architect of the Bunker Hill Monument and in their later years made their home at the performances and is posted on their website. . Quincy City Hall. The land and funds to cre- Sailor’s Snug Harbor which from 1856-1950 ate the cemetery were donated by a wealthy was situated southerly from here one third Adams Street bachelor, James Hall. Solomon of a mile.” It is fitting the cemetery faces the Willard laid out the cemetery and raised in sea that these men had served so well. The it an enormous thirty ton , quar- stones are all simply shaped white marble ried at Wigwam Quarry, which had been with the merchant mariner’s name and age; rejected for use in the Exchange. no birth or death dates are stated. Before setting the column upright, Willard deposited a complete set of stonecutter’s 12 tools in the top of the shaft. 13 BEYOND QUINCY BEYOND QUINCY

ABIGAIL ADAMS BIRTHPLACE JASON HOLBROOK HOMESTEAD FORBES HOUSE MUSEUM SUFFOLK RESOLVES HOUSE 180 Norton Street, Weymouth | 781-277-1271 238 Parke Ave, Weymouth | 781-340-1022 215 Adams Street, Milton | 617-696-1815 1370 Canton Ave, Milton | 617-333-9700 AbigailAdamsBirthplace.com WeymouthHistoricalSociety.org ForbesHouseMuseum.org | Contact for tour MiltonHistoricalSociety.org | Open limited Contact for tour schedule. Open Wed, 9 am – 1 pm. schedule. Sundays 1-3pm

As First Lady to the 2nd President of Home to the Weymouth Historical Society, Explore America’s birth as a global economic The Suffolk Resolves, which were signed here the United States and mother of the 6th the homestead houses a genealogical library power in the 19th century through the prism on September 9, 1774 and carried by Paul President, Abigail is one of the most with Weymouth records from the 1600’s, a of one family’s inspiring stories of adventure, Revere to the First in respected and influential women of the early shoe shop which is original to the home- , entrepreneurial spirit and civic , were a major development in revolutionary period of American history. stead, a military room with memorabilia leadership. Long considered the jewel of Mil- colonial animosity leading to the adoption Built in 1685, the Birthplace from the Revolutionary War through World ton, this majestic Greek revival mansion was of the Declaration of Independence. The was home to this exceptional woman for War I, and a carriage house with antique built in 1833 and contains the treasures of house is now the headquarters of the Milton the first twenty years of her life until she sleighs, farming and ice harvesting tools. four generations of the includ- Historical Society which shares stories of the married John Adams in 1764. It has survived ing trade heirlooms and Abraham town’s people, places and institutions. two relocations and restoration work was Lincoln memorabilia. recently completed.

GILBERT MUSEUM SYLVANUS THAYER HOUSE MUSEUM AND STUDY BACK ROADS OF THE SOUTH SHORE & RESEARCH CENTER 17 Washington Street, Braintree | 781-848-1640 CENTER brss.org 31 Tenney Road, Braintree | 781-848-1640 BraintreeHistorical.org | Contact for tour schedule 1424 Canton Ave., Milton | 617-227-3956 BraintreeHistorical.org | Contact for tour schedule. HistoricNewEngland.org | Contact for tour schedule A collaborative of nineteen historic sites in Adjacent to the Gilbert Bean Museum and eight towns along the South Shore offering Opearatd by the Braintree Historical Society, also operatd by the Braintree Historical A rare surviving example of late nineteenth- historic, hidden treasures in a relaxed, scenic the Gilbert Bean Museum & Research Center Society, a visit to the Thayer House Museum century architecture and design will soon atmosphere. Route 3A traces the “Mattachu- is part replica dairy barn and part state of the is an intimate look at the late be open to the public for the first time ever. setts Payth” between Boston and Plymouth, art. Enjoy the permanent exhibits, shop for farming family’s life. General Sylvanus Designed by renowned Boston architect possibly the oldest public highway in the local ephemera in the gift shop, or dedicate Thayer, the Father of West Point, was born and built in 1878, state. Meandering along the trail of Na- some time to studying local and military in the house in 1785, which is now furnished the Eustis Estate sits on eighty acres of tive American feet, Pilgrim carts, and the history or investigate your family history in to illustrate the years of his childhood spent picturesque landscape at the base of the of the early Republic, this “Old the extensive archive of genealogical records. here. Blue Hills. Full of stunning, intact architec- Road” connects these historic homes. tural and interior design details, the Eustis Estate is a historic site unlike any other in the Greater Boston area.

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CHURCH OF PRESIDENTS HANCOCK CEMETERY CITY HALL To BRAINTREE ADAMS CHYPT STATUES AND MONUMENTS ACCOMMODATIONS GRANITE BALL (1925) Quincy’s four , and Hancock Adams Common executive lodging offer a A gift of the granite manu- range of accommodations facturers for Quincy’s 300th sure to please any taste or anniversary, the ball displays the budget. impressive craftsmanship of the Quincy’s #1 Escape Room Enjoy a sense of community granite industry at its height. BEST WESTERN ADAMS INN: when you stay at our newly 29 Hancock Street JOHN HANCOCK & JOHN ADAMS constructed Howard Johnson 617-328-1500 | 800-368-4012 Hancock Adams Common Quincy . We are located BwAdamsInn.com The City of Quincy commissioned minutes from the USS Salem, world-renowned sculptor, Adams National Historical BOSTON MARRIOTT QUINCY: Sergey Eylanbekov, for these Park, and commuter rail that 1000 Marriott Dr. | 617-472-1000 QuincyMarriott.com monumental bronze sculptures offers service to downtown of Governor John Hancock and Boston. and President John Adams. are COMPASS FURNISHED Work with teammates to solve riddles, puzzles, nearby and, if you are flying APARTMENTS: 866-671-1212 | CompassCorp.com ABIGAIL ADAMS CAIRN and tricks to achieve the room’s objective! into our area, enjoy easy You don’t need to be a genius or have any prior knowledge. 340 Franklin Street access to Boston Logan The Daughters of the Revolu- Just be willing to use your noggin (we’ll be here to nudge HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS you along if needed). International Airport (BOS).” tion erected this cairn in 1896 STAYBRIDGE SUITES: Free off-street parking and easy 5 minute walk from 1 Arlington Street | 781-312-8300 to commemorate Abigail and Staybridge Suites 781-819-3890 son John Quincy’s observation Quincy Center off the redline or commuter rail. QuincyDualBrandHotel.com of the on www.PasscodEscape.com 845 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170 June 17, 1775. Phone: 617-481-8897 HOWARD JOHNSON: 67 Coddington Street #206, Quincy, MA 617-479-6500 | WyndhamHotels.com 845 Hancock St. | 617-479-6500 JOHN HANCOCK BUST WyndhamHotels.com Adams Academy A gift from John Hancock Insurance Company in 1951. MEMORIAL Corner of Hancock St. and Furnace Brook Quincycles is a group “Doughboy” (1925) is the work of Quincy residents of distinguished sculptor and advocating for bicycle Quincy native Bruce Wilder infrastructure on our city Saville. streets and promoting responsible bicycling WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL as a means of Merrymount Park, Corner of Southern Artery & Hancock St. transportation, recreation, , Seasonal and exercise in Quincy. BATTLE OF THE BULGE Freedom Park, Burgin Parkway Visit our website for between Dimmock and Adams St. series of free guided rides exploring our city. KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL Merrymount Park, Corner of Southern Artery & Hancock St.

ROBERT BURNS Corner of Granite Street and Burgin Parkway This statue of the famed Scottish poet was given to the City by the MacGregor Society, Quincycles.com a Scottish benevolent society, in recognition of the city’s once-large population of Scots.

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Fish n’ Chicken Pasta Caffe Creation 1000 Marriott Drive With four MBTA Red Line 617-770-0106 617-472-9464 617-472-9464 617-774-2081 subway stops; North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center Zipcar.com and Quincy Adams stations, a Sunset Yacht Rentals Call 786.398.5163 Multiple pick up locations; commuter rail stop at Quincy many accessible to public Center station, and numerous Plan your next celebration with us aboard transportation. bus routes, Quincy offers easy access to public transportation. the luxurious 103’ Motor Yacht Trilogy! Train schedule and bus route Hourly, Half & Full Days, Overnights & Weekends Excursions DOWNTOWN PARKING information is available by INFORMATION calling the MBTA Traveler’s Birthdays • Celebrations • Weddings • Events • Sunset Cruises • Fundraising 1089 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 | Phone: 617-657-5111 | RozafaBistro.com Public parking garages and Information Center at (617) SunsetYachtRentals.com | [email protected] | @sunset_yacht_rentals Enjoy a casual, relaxing dinner seated at our bar or dine al fresco on our outdoor municipal lots are within 222-3200 or online at mbta.com. patio. Rozafa’s menu has something for everyone, from omelets to burgers to veal walking distance to historic CRUISE BOSTON HARBOR & THE ISLANDS parmagiano. Our kitchen is a scratch kitchen, with everything made fresh to order. attractions and the Quincy FERRY Now serving , lunch, and dinner. Center MBTA station. The City of Quincy has Make Craig’s Cafe your first stop on your tour. partnered with the Town of HANCOCK PARKING GARAGE Winthrop to offer seasonal Full Breakfast Overlook Quincy Bay and Boston Harbor skyline 43 Dennis Ryan Parkway, ferry service from Marina Flavored Hot and Iced in our air-conditioned sunroom or our breathtaking deck! is underway in Bay’s Homemade Muffins & Cookies 861 Quincy Shore Drive | 617-773-5090 | TonysClamShop.com this area, so access address to Boston’s and Fresh Salads Specialty & Classic Sandwiches may change. . The City is working to establish additional NEW-Now Serving Dinner! PRESIDENTS PLACE GARAGE ferry service. Weekday Hours: 1250 Hancock Street, entrance 1354 Hancock Street Monday-Friday, 7 am-3 pm is at the end of Saville Ave. Quincy MA 02169 MARINA BAY FERRY Brunch Hours: Visitors to the Adams Saturday, 7 am-1 pm | , 7 am-2 pm 617-770-9271 MBFerry.com National Historical Park Dinner Hours: CraigsCafe.com Wednesday-Saturday 4:30-9 pm Visitor Center, also located in Presidents Place, receive MARINA BAY TAXI, parking validation with paid QUINCY TAXI, SHORE TAXI admission. 617-472-4111 ROSS PARKING LOT BICYCLE RENTAL 86 Parkingway, off Granite LIME BIKE Street. Construction is Download app to access at underway in this area, so lot locations throughout the City. access address may change. The Phantom Gourmet “A Hidden Jewel” AAA Best of Summer on the South Shore Readers Award from AAA NORTHEAST 650 Adams Street Rated by Quincy Business News “A Five Plate Award of Excellence” 617-472-4900 Now serving alcohol

20 21 EDUCATION MARINA BAY EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE With its style 23 East Ave boardwalk, trendy restaurants, 617-745-3000 traditional style Enc.edu outdoor dining, and the largest A fully accredited, Christian marina on the east coast, Marina liberal arts college offering tradi- Bay boasts breathtaking views of tional residential undergraduate Boston’s skyline. Marina Bay has THE SOUTH SHORE’S SOCIAL DINING AND DRINKING DESTINATION. programs, adult studies, and a become the Boston area’s premier, 319 Victory Road, North Quincy | 617-328-6500 | WaterclubMarinaBay.com graduate program. world class waterfront dining and entertainment destination all QUINCY COLLEGE The Woodward School year round. Want a quiet escape? Presidents Place Take a walk around Squantum 1250 Hancock Street Discimus Ut Ducamus Point Park and learn about the 800-698-1700 (We Learn So That We May Lead) site’s history as an airfield and its QuincyCollege.edu connection to . This municipally affiliated Not interested in owning a boat college offers associate degree but want to get on the water? and certificate programs at Consider joining Freedom campuses located in Quincy Boat Club, where you are well and Plymouth and online. positioned to explore the harbor islands or a day of fishing. 24 Coddington Street FREEDOM BOAT CLUB.COM 617-984-8700 888-262-8267 QuincyPublicSchools.com Founded by Dr. Ebinezer Woodward, cousin of President John Comprised of eleven elementary Adams, The Woodward School has been serving it’s original MARINA BAY BOSTON.COM schools, five middle schools, mission since 1894, educating girls in grades 6 - 12. 617-847-1800 two high schools and early TheWoodwardSchool.org childhood center and a FOR BOATERS comprehensive extended and With twenty-seven miles of continuing education program. coastline, Quincy is home to six private marinas, five yacht QUINCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY 370 Hancock Street clubs, private charter boats, and 617-328-3830 eleven beaches. An active sailing QuincyCatholicAcademy.org and boating community hosts numerous regattas, social events A diverse learning community and boating classes throughout of students from preschool to the summer. Boaters can launch eight dedicated to faith from the Public Landing and take and values formation, academic advantage of the free municipal excellence and service to others. boat ramp and trailer parking at the Houghs Neck Maritime WOODWARD SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 1102 Hancock Street Center, 137 Bayview Ave. 617-773-5610 TheWoodwardSchool.org HARBORMASTER 617-745-5896 One of the earliest founded Monitors VHF Channels girls schools in the United 16 & 13 States, its enduring legacy of preparing girls for life as For a complete listing of coastal resources, visit DiscoverQuincy.com educated, engaged and moral citizens is as important today as a century ago.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP PLACES OF WORSHIP Bring a little color ASSEMBLY OF GOD EPISCOPAL U.S. Department of the Interior Glad Tidings Church St. Chrysostom’s Adams National Historical Park to your cheeks. 18 Spear Street 1 Linden Street Adams Take a portrait class at the 617-773-9797 617-472-0737 Quincy Art Association. BAPTIST EVANGELICAL Adult & Children’s Classes Chinese Baptist Church Evangelical Church of Greater Boston of the Quincy Art Day & Night. Association 69 Washington Street 65 Newbury Avenue 617.770.2482 617-479-3531 617-847-4444 26 High School Avenue www.quincyartma.org Quincy, MA 02169 email: [email protected] First Baptist Church of Wollaston, 81 Prospect Ave LUTHERAN 617-479-3531 Faith Lutheran Church 201 Granite Street 617-770-0853 BUDDHIST 543 Southern Artery, Quincy Massachusetts Budhi Siksa Wollaston Lutheran Church Society Thousand Buddhists 550 Hancock Street Home to the Original Temple, 53 Mass. Avenue 617-773-5482 617-774-1688 METHODIST CATHOLIC Quincy Community Methodist St. Ann’s Church 40 Beale Street Established 1950 OPEN 757 Hancock Street 617-773-3319 617-479-5400 24 HOURS St. John the Baptist Church MUSLIM 44 School Street Islamic Center of New 617-773-1021 England, 470 South Street 617-479-8341 NatioNal Historical Park Sacred Heart Church 386 Hancock Street NAZARENE 617-328-8666 This National Park Service site is comprised of 11 historic Bethel Church of the Nazarene 41 Empire Street structures including the , the John CHRISTIAN 617-479-3387 Quincy Adams Birthplace, the Old House, the Stone Life Community Church Library, and a cultural landscape totaling almost 14 acres. 158 Washington Street Wollaston Church The story encompasses five generations of the Adams 617-249-4889 of the Nazarene family from 1720 to 1927, including two Presidents and Visit the original Dunkin’, recently 37 East Elm Avenue First Ladies, three U.S. Ministers, historians, writers and inducted into the Quincy Chamber CONGREGATIONAL/UNITED 617-472-5669 CHURCH OF CHRIST family members who supported and contributed to the Bethany Congregational of Commerce Hall of Fame. PRESBYTERIAN success of these public figures. Regularly scheduled tours 18 Spear Street First Presbyterian Church of the historic homes are offered seasonally and begin at 617-479-7300 270 Franklin Street the Visitor Center located at 1250 Hancock Street. The park 617-773-5575 Congregational provides a free trolley bus that offers service between sites. 444 Washington Street UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST Validated parking. 617-773-6424 United First Parish Church Adams National Historical Park Wollaston Congregational 1306 Hancock Street 135 Adams Street 48 Winthrop Ave 617-773-1290 Quincy, MA 02169 617-773-7432 Visitor Center Phone: 617.770.1175 With over 40 places of worship, Park Headquarters Phone: 617.773.1177 COVENANT Quincy is a religiously diverse community. For a full listing, Email: [email protected] Covenant Congregational please visit DiscoverQuincy.com www.nps.gov/adam 315 Whitwell Street 617-479-5728 24 25 505 “” DAYS FREE DOM CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 50 JANUARY AUGUST + JUNE 13–AUGUST 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Arts Affair Marina Bay FREE events! Celebration Breakfast August Moon Festival 50 Town River Regatta – August 3, 2019 FEBRUARY Arts, Culture, History, Recreation & More. Lunar New Year Festival SEPTEMBER Presidents Day Winterfest Constitution Day Celebration, DiscoverQuincy.com Adams National Historical MARCH Park County Quincy Choral Society Concert Houghs Neck Chowdafest Quincy Arts Fest APRIL Adams National Historical OCTOBER Park , Adams Crypt at United Presidential Wreath Laying First Parish Church and USS for John Quincy Adams Salem open for the season. Quincy Symphony Orchestra Quincy Symphony Orchestra Concert Concert NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Quincy Choral Society Concert MAY Memorial Day Quincy Symphony Orchestra Concert Quincy Choral Society Concert Quincy Veteran’s Day Parade Quincy Symphony Orchestra Holiday Lighting Ceremony Pops Concert Santa’s Arrival by Parachute Quincy Parade JUNE Boston Cannons season begins For a complete list of events, visit DiscoverQuincy.com Flag Day Parade & Celebration SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS 50 Days of “Free”dom begins.

www.manetchc.org Porchfest Quincy 617-376-3000 Quincy Farmer’s Market opens Your partner for a healthier life. JULY Outstanding primary care and more Declaration of Independence QUINCY LODGE OF ELKS 943 254 Quarry Street | Elks.org Reenactment, Adams for the whole family! National Historical Park Vision Care  Behavioral Health Services  Wellness Programs  Specialty Referrals  Pharmacy Services  Disease Care Management Lipton Regatta  Health Insurance Navigation, and much more... Merrymount & Squantum We welcome new patients at all of our locations. 4th of July QUINCY LIONS CLUB e-clubhouse.org/sites/quincyma Houghs Neck North Quincy Snug Harbor Presidential Wreath Laying Meets on Thursdays 1193 Sea St. 110 W. Squantum St. 9 Bicknell St. for John Quincy Adams, Quincy,waiting MA for a date Quincy, MA Quincy, MA Church of the Presidents Hull Taunton 180erin G. to Washington fix Blvd. 1 Washington St. Evening and Saturday Hull, MA Taunton, MA appointments available! Quincy Bay Race Week Thomas Crane Library Concert Series ROTARY CLUB OF QUINCY QuincyRotary.com Meets on Tuesdays For a complete list of local organizations, 26 visit DiscoverQuincy.com 27 Where Naval History Award winning wings Comes Alive! and appetizers – Phantom Gourmet endorsed USS SALEM Tour the world’s only CA-139 preserved Open Seasonal Weekends 214 Washington Street | 617-847-3940 Admission: Quincy’s best craft beer selection $10 adults $8 kids & seniors always including 12 locally brewed

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Saturday June 1 vs 5PM tailor-made group tours Sunday June 9 @ Rattlers 4PM Saturday June 22 vs New York Lizards 5PM destination historic quincy & Saturday June 29 vs Outlaws 5PM massachusetts cultural coast Sunday July 7 @ 1:30PM Thursday July 11 @ New York Lizards 12PM boston u plymouth u cape cod Saturday July 13 @ Blaze 8PM Saturday July 20 vs 5PM Saturday Aug 3 @ 6PM Saturday Aug 10 vs Atlanta Blaze 5PM Saturday Aug 17 @ 7PM Saturday Aug 24 vs Dallas Rattlers 5PM Saturday Aug 31 @ Denver Outlaws 5PM From airport transfers and hotel reservations to bookings at attractions, Saturday Sept 7 vs Chesapeake Bayhawks 5PM transport and dinners-we will guide you through the planning and your visit. CaraGroupTravel.com | [email protected] | 617-639-0273 Saturday Sept 14 @ Atlanta Blaze 8PM Saturday Sept 21 vs Dallas Rattlers 5PM

Home Games - Veterans Memorial Stadium (Quincy, MA) Games Listed EST - BostonCannons.com 28 29 RECREATION Home to the Blue Hills, Quincy Quarry, and Quincy Shores Reservations, fifty two municipal park locations, eleven beaches, and three golf courses, Quincy offers biking, birding, boating, cycling, hiking, nature walks, picnicking, playgrounds, GRANITE LINKS rock climbing, skating, skiing, swimming and more. Quincy’s most utilized park, donated by descendants of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams and originally developed by , Merrymount Park now includes Adams Field, the finest amateur field in New England, Collins Rest-a-While playground, Fenno Street and tennis courts, Mitchell McCoy softball field, Ruth Gordon Amphitheater, running track at Faxon Field, Ryan Boathouse, and Veteran’s Memorial Stadium.

For a complete listing of recreation facilities, visit DiscoverQuincy.com

GOLF GRANITE LINKS GOLF CLUB AT QUARRY HILLS 100 Quarry Hills Drive 617-689-1900 GraniteLinksGolfClub.com

FURNACE BROOK GOLF CLUB 20 Reservoir Road 617-471-8466 FurnaceBrookGolfClub.com

PRESIDENT’S GOLF CLUB 357 West Squantum Street 27 Championship Holes | Lighted Driving Range 617-328-3444 Tavern Restaurant | Sunday Brunch | Weddings PresidentsGc.com Events | Memberships

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