Things to do & places to visit in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Quincy city in Massachusetts, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 3:00.

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5.0 Quincy House (3 reviews)
- Nice old period house
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
Excellent history within the walls of this great old period house. Very nice to see and learn of the history here. See more..
5.0 Quincy Homestead (3 reviews)
- Informative and fun.
Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

The Homestead served as a home for five generations of Quincys, one of the leading families of Massachusetts. Their progeny include President John Quincy Adams and Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes. Leading up to the American Revolution, the residence was a meeting place for many American Patriots such as John Adams, Josiah Quincy and John Hancock. See more..
5.0 City Of Quincy Welcome Center (1 review)
Closed now - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Visitor Centers

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5.0 Pageant Field (1 review)
- A large local sports center, plus flag day fireworks!
Spent 1-2 hours Sports Complexes
Pageant Field is a large complex built in Quincy that hosts a number of events. Across the street is Veteran's Memorial Stadium, the home of the Quincy Cannons lacrosse team. There's a large, professional Baseball field attached to the complex. There's also an amphitheater, hiking trail by the marsh, a boat launch into Black's Creek, and a huge field that's usually filled with dogs. It's a hidden gem of a park in Quincy, and a great place to hang out for an hour or two in the summer. A number of events are hosted here during the year, but the highlight is Flag Day and the fireworks associated with it. Thousands of locals come out to view the fireworks, including fireworks, live bands, and other groups. It's really one of those things that brings the community together. See more..
5.0 Hancock Adams Green (1 review)
- Heart of the City Tour
Monuments & Statues

This is a free tour led by a knowledgeable guide of the Hancock Burying Ground and the 1844 Town Hall. It’s available between 10 and 4 daily Mon - Fri. It fits well with a visit to the nearby Adams NHP and the Church of the Presidents. Lots of nearby restaurants. Adams Hancock Green is a good place to relax. Adjacent to the red line subway stop at Quincy Center. See more..
4.5 Adams National Historical Park (656 reviews)
- John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces Quincy MA
Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 30, 2023 Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • National Parks

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn's Hill to the gentleman's country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of "heroes, statesman, philosophers ... and learned women" whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation. Please note: Adams National Historical Park is open for tours from April 19 through November 10 every year. The first tour leaves the Visitor Center at 9:15 a.m. and the final tour leaves the Visitor Center at 3:15 p.m. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. See more..
4.5 United First Parish Church (133 reviews)
- Unique History Experience
Religious Sites

United First Parish Church (also known as The Church of the Presidents) has a rich history in both the social and religious community. The church was built in 1828 of local Quincy granite and is now designated as a National Historic Landmark. The Church is the fourth building for the 380 year-old First Parish Congregation, and is the burial place of presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and their wives Abigail Adams and Louisa Catherine Adams. See more..
4.5 Marina Bay (103 reviews)
- A Delightful Spring Afternoon
Marinas

Off-season at Marina Bay is a nice time to visit. There are interesting shops and a boardwalk to stroll along the water's edge. The restaurants on the boardwalk serve a variety of food choices. You can look across the harbor and see some of the interesting sights of Boston. I imagine it could be difficult to maneuver around in the height of the summer because of its location, but once you find parking, it's worth exploring. I visited on an unusually warm February day and it was absolutely beautiful! See more..
4.5 Granite Links (93 reviews)
- Private event for 20
Golf Courses

Perched atop the famous Quincy Quarries, Granite Links is the premier venue for golf, weddings and celebrations in the Boston area. As a private membership club that also welcomes public visitors, Granite Links offers a truly unique experience. While the public may enjoy 27 holes of golf, dining or hosting an event, there are also various member-only facilities and tee time access to a reserved nine holes each day. See more..
4.5 USS Salem & United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum (73 reviews)
- Great museum ship for naval history buffs
Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 14, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums

Quincy’s proud shipbuilding history comes to life aboard this Cold War-era heavy cruiser. Berthed at her home port, the former Fore River Shipyard, the USS Salem serves as home to the “Kilroy Was Here" catchphrase and the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum. Onboard exhibits feature memorabilia of over 100 U.S. Naval Cruisers including the City’s namesake U.S.S. Quincy and U.S.S. Newport News, a Military Weapons Display and Archives, and Model Ships collection. See more..
4.5 Hancock Cemetery (58 reviews)
- Beautiful and very historical cemetery
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries

While in town, went to visit this cemetery where my 10th Great Grandfather is buried. RIP Great Grandfather Henry Adams. Lovely tombstones. Just wished that it was not so snowy and cold so that we could have enjoyed it more. Very interesting burial "mounds" along sides of this cemetery. Worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Thomas Crane Public Library (43 reviews)
- Get your zen on!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Libraries

This is a beautiful old building and you can almost feel the history. The library by itself is good with a great selection and helpful staff & they host a lot of musical performances. I personally love the architecture in the Richardson Reading Room w/the floor to ceiling wood and stained glass. I love to have down time and I pull a pack of periodicals and read to my hearts content. They have a book buying room around to one side of the building and there's thousands of books to purchase and it's for a good cause. Todays parents raising children are missing out if they don't take advantage of this free hidden gem. Let your kids-if old enough- hang in the kids area doing activities, using the computer or reading and you have your quiet time reading periodicals. My kids always loved libraries and the independence it allowed as they became older. They would have to check in w/me periodically & I'd get that quiet time that all parents strive for if only for half an hour. We need libraries and they're sometimes a missed opportunity. See more..
4.5 Quincy Historical Society (22 reviews)
- What a Surprise!
History Museums

My husband and I stopped here not really sure where we were going in Quincy, and I am sure glad we did! It is a very neat, local Historical Society that is housed in an old boys school where John Hancock was raised. We learned A LOT about the Adam's and the Quincy Adam's--including many artifacts and clothing from the family. There is even a Revolutionary-style chair owned by Abigail herself....I thought that to be something only the Smithsonian had. Aside from the very-well laid out museum, we found out the many well-known, national businesses were started in Quincy. (I'll let everyone find out for themselves which ones!) The ship-building history of Quincy was interesting too. Well done! Be sure to visit the small git shop. Free, but a donation is happily accepted. See more..
4.5 Quincy Quarries Reservation (7 reviews)
- You want to meet interesting people, admire public art and have an adventure, you got it at the Quarries!
Monday: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM Parks

I love the Quincy Quarries, the panoramic view of Boston, gorgeous public art and rock climbing can't be beat for a wonderful day! See more..
4.5 John Winthrop Jr. Iron Furnace Site (3 reviews)
- Interesting historical site off the beaten path
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

Take a few minutes to explore this important historical landmark for the region. It is the foundation of the first iron blast furnace in the North America, and what gives Furnace Brook it's name. Furnace Brook runs from the Blue Hills Reservation all the way through Quincy and into Quincy Bay via Blacks Creek. The brook runs along side the site and there are multiple signs at the site explaining what the furnace looked like when it was fully erected. The site sits down below the road grade so it is easy to miss. It also sits alongside the Hall Cemetery where Solomon Willard (the god father of granite quarrying in Quincy) is layed to rest. See more..
4.5 Passanageset Park (2 reviews)
- A birding gem located where you'd never expect it
Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks

This area used to be a dumping area for tailings and excavation; no more, as it's been turned into a very nice and quiet salt marsh that makes it perfect for birding, watching the tide flow in and out, and a quick walk. You'd never believe you were just hundreds of feet from the busy Southern Artery or Sea Street, and the entrance is pretty hidden as well. There are two main ways to enter, either through the Quincy Youth Hockey entrance by Grumpy Whites or by Broad Meadows middle school. I've seen all kinds of birds in here, from egrets to gulls, pipers to doves. They're all over the place, and much of the land has become valuable habitat for them and their chicks. Check it out the next time you're in the area! See more..
4.0 Hancock-Adams Common (7 reviews)
- BEAUTIFUL NEW PARK WITH IMPRESSIVE FOUNTAINS
Parks

As it happened, I was visiting for several days with a friend who lives in Quincy when the City of Quincy officially opened and dedicated this new park on Saturday, September 8, 2018. It is located in Quincy Square on Hancock Street between the new City Hall and the United First Parish Church, a/k/a Church of the Presidents. The park cost $15.7 million to develop. It has bronze statues of John Hancock and John Adams, marble walkways, and special sound-reactive fountains. The park beautiful. During our visit, many people were out walking through the park; others were sitting on the benches. We walked the entire park and nearby Hancock Cemetery. The City of Quincy can be proud of this project. It is very well done. Admission is free. There is some free on-street parking adjacent to the park. We rate this park honoring two important figures in American history at 5.0. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below. See more..
4.0 The Moswetuset Hummock (3 reviews)
- Relaxing
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Scenic Walking Areas

Historic and unknown by most yet have a lot of significance. A quick lap around won't take long and a good morning/ afternoon trip See more..
4.0 Break Rock Brewing (1 review)
- Locale amazing---beer pretty good...
Monday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Breweries
You cannot be the locale for this just opened spot (March 2022). The beers are a work in progress but DEFINITELY coming back for the locale, staff, and beer potential! Family friendly, great TV set up....food options nearby. Good Luck! See more..
4.0 Bethany Congregational Church UCC (1 review)
- HISTORIC CATHEDRAL-LIKE CHURCH
Churches & Cathedrals

Bethany Congregational Church is one of the historic congregations in Quincy. It was established in1832. The building we see today is in the Gothic Revival style. It was designed and built in 1927. There were two things about this church façade that I found interesting. The first was the large multi-sectioned stained glass window above the entrance. The second was square tower that was off-center and had pinnacles instead of a steeple. To me, it had the appearance of a small cathedral. It is on the National Register of Historic places. I rate The Houghs Neck Congregational Church at 4.50. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below. See more..
4.0 Houghs Neck Congregational Church (1 review)
- PRETTY STONE-FRONT CHURCH
Churches & Cathedrals

The Houghs Neck Congregational Church congregation dates back to the early 1880’s as nondenominational. Construction of the building we see today began in November 1931 with much volunteer labor. The church was dedicated on Easter Sunday in April 1932. The nave and second floor were added later. The new sanctuary was dedicated on December 29, 1940. In subsequent years, stained glass windows and an electronic organ were added. Other improvements have been made. The church bell is visible in the open belfry. The red door suggests a welcoming atmosphere inside. Red doors were an early American symbol for hospitality. The façade of church appears to be Quincy granite. The stone front gives it the look of a stone church in the English countryside. I think this pretty church with a slightly quaint look fits in well with the Houghs Neck section of Quincy as that area has a casual beach town character. I rate The Houghs Neck Congregational Church at 4.25. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below. See more..
4.0 Nut Island (1 review)
- SCENIC NATIONAL PARK SERVICE UNIT OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Scenic Walking Areas

Nut Island is part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. Nut Island is connected to the mainland by a causeway, so it’s not really an island anymore. My visit to Nut Island was on the day I left Quincy after a week’s vacation in Southeastern Massachusetts and Metro Boston. At the sign marking the entrance, I noticed a plaque on a rock. It was a memorial to Leo Kelley, a Quincy City Councilman and City Council President, who promoted the cleanup of Quincy Bay and worked to create Nut Island Park on Nut Island. First, I drove out to the Nut Island Fishing Pier where I saw a couple of people fishing there. Then, I went back to the walking area. Several dog-walkers came along during my trek on the walking path. There are some benches in the area. There are panoramic views of Boston Harbor from the end of the walking path. Near the roadway, there was a big flower bed. While I was admiring and photographing the flowers, two women from Mass. DCR came by in an electric cart. They were the caretakers of the garden areas. They certainly did a great a job on the large flower bed. They were friendly and exchanged some interesting information with me. I learned that DCR worked in partnership with the NPS at Nut Island. There’s one odd thing about this National Park Service unit. There’s a water treatment plant operated by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority there. Nut Island is a great place to do some walking on mostly level surfaces. The scenic views are a bonus. I rate my experience at Nut Island at 4.50. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below. See more..
4.0 Thomas Crane Library - Adams Shore (1 review)
- NEIGHBORHOOD BRANCH WITH GOOD RESOURCES & PLENTY OF BOOKS
Monday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Libraries

On vacation in Massachusetts for a week, one day my friend stayed home for a delivery while I spent the day at South Shore Plaza. Heading back to the house late in the afternoon, I stopped at the Adams Shore Branch of the Thomas Crane Library. The building’s modern architecture had long fascinated me. It’s a large circular shape with walls of glass. Inside, I learned that it was built from 1969 to 1970 and was dedicated in April of 1970. The round shape and wooden beams in the celling/roof form a ship’s wheel. A nautical theme is very appropriate as the library is just a few blocks from Quincy Bay to the north and Town River Bay to the south. This library serves the Adams Shore, Houghs Neck, Germantown, and Merrymount sections of Quincy. Although relatively small compared to the library’s main branch downtown, the Adams Shore Branch has plenty of books, public computers, printing and copying services, free Wi-Fi, and access to online resources, such as hoopla. During my visit, I browsed the History and Finance sections of Non-Fiction. Both had good selections. The Fiction section was well-stocked. Several books by English writer Kate Atkinson caught my eye there. The Children’s section a wide variety of books. The librarians on duty were friendly and helpful. I rate the Adams Shore Branch at 4.25. For those interested in architecture, I highly recommend a visit. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below. See more..
4.0 Most Blessed Sacrament Church (1 review)
- PRETTY STONE CHURCH
Churches & Cathedrals

The Most Blessed Sacrament Church dates back to 1915. This multi-gabled stone church has a large pointed Gothic-style, honeycomb-pattern stained glass window above the entryway. The vestibule on the front of the building has some detailed carpentry above the entry door that’s indicative of the Stick style of architecture. The reddish color paint on the wood trim of the church stands out against the lighter-color stone, although there are some stones that the paint closely matches. There are two statues on the grounds. One statue depicts the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with his arms outstretched and palms upward in an ancient position for prayer. The other statue is of Mary, the Blessed Mother. She is wearing blue which is a common color for her clothing. I liked both of them. Overall, I think it’s a pretty church. Whenever I pass this church en route to a friend’s house, I know I’m in the final stretch of my drive to my destination on Hough’s Neck. It’s become an almost-there landmark for me. When traveling Sea Street in the Adams Shore or Hough Neck sections, it’s worth a look. I rate Most Blessed Sacrament Church at 4.25. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below. See more..
4.0 Faxon Field (1 review)
- Good outdoor track and playground for kids
Spent < 1 hour Sports Complexes • Jogging Paths & Tracks
Faxon Field is an area near the Quincy YMCA, Quincy High School, and the Quincy Tennis Courts that has a large outdoor track and football field. It's open to the public, and is a popular area for locals to run outdoor track at. There's plenty of free parking and unless it's being used for a high school activity, there's plenty of space for your run. See more..
4.0 Mount Wollaston Cemetery (1 review)
- A large cemetery with interesting walking paths
Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries

Mount Wollaston Cemetery is a large cemetery in the Merrymount neighborhood of Quincy. It's an interesting collection of graves and monuments from the mid-19th century up to today, and includes some unusual graves that are in the art deco style. The cemetery is very well kept up and also contains a large number of military and service members who have died in the line of duty or during wartime. Definitely worth a walk if you're around, even if just to see the names and different grave styles around the area. See more..
4.0 Sailor's Home Cemetery (1 review)
- Interesting piece of history located in the Black's Creek marsh
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Monuments & Statues
We found this spot earlier this year, as we walked through the neighborhoods. The home was built as a way to provide housing for disabled or injured veterans of the civil war, and was located on a six acre farm near the cemeteries location. It's a quiet, peaceful place good for bird watching and local history. Worth a trip if you want to dig into Quincy's history. See more..
3.5 Wollaston Beach (29 reviews)
- From coarse to rocky.
Beaches

I went here for a walk along the beach. Beautiful views but the 4 lane road running parallel to the beach and the walk way is disturbing. The beach as such ranging from coarse to rocky. The water quality in early August do have a high bacteria count, probably a good idea to check on the web if you are heading here for a swim. See more..
3.5 Freedom Park (2 reviews)
- Quick historical walk in downtown Quincy
Spent < 1 hour Parks

This quick historical walkway is located just on the other side of the train tracks from the Quincy Historical Society. It has a wonderful statue of John Adams as well as some beautiful art and a memorial for the Fuller Brothers who gave their lives to Scouting in Quincy. Park at the Quincy Historical Society and walk up Dimmock Street to the entrance. See more..
3.0 Souther Tide Mill (8 reviews)
- Granite, Lumber and Ship Building History
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

This attraction is under renovation but you should make the trip! Discovered this in a tourist brochure at the Quincy Historical Society. Got a little directional help from a local police officer who pointed us in the right direction. We walked from downtown, about a mile. There is a new sign and you can see how far they've come with the renovations, although there is still a lot more to do. We visited on a beautiful fall day and sat on the bench and enjoyed the view. We'll re-visit again to see how the work progresses - thankful to the folks of Friends of the Souther Tide Mill to preserve and protect this gem! It'll be quite an experience to see it up and running. See more..