Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
- 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!
Wednesday: 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..
What's a Hidden gem?
We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.
