Quincy
MiDwEsT Quincy , IL
The best architecture outside of Chicago , free blues and artsy , foodie fests — just a few of the pleasures you ’ ll experience in Quincy , IL .
With its pristine setting overlooking the Mississippi , Quincy is a gem of a river town , steeped in history , hospitality , and natural beauty . Infused with a fervor for the cultural , culinary & libational arts , Quincy shines as a subtly energetic travel destination .
Summer & autumn welcome riverfront rowing races and downtown festivals . QFest closes down the streets with fresh art , hot bands , and a Taste of Quincy . The relaxing Great River Grape Escape hosts Illinois wineries and live music along the riverfront .
As a Gateway Community to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area , Quincy ’ s Washington Park was the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debate site and now home to the Lincoln Storyboard Trail , outlined in the Lincoln in Quincy Guide . Free blues concerts play throughout the summer .
To salute Quincy ’ s German roots , Oktoberfest commandeers the streets of the former Dick Brothers Brewery in the Calftown District , with kilted musicians , traditional German food , local brewers and cavern tours .
Quincy holds the bragging rights of over 3,600 buildings on the National Historic Register , making the self-guided Architectural Driving Tour of 15 areas of the city a must . While perusing historic boulevards and meticulous tree-lined streets , pause at a few museums . Ask for the BOGO Museum Pass to ten eclectic venues .