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Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Quincy, Massachusetts (MA)
Quincy (pronounced /ˈkwɪnzi/ KWIN-zee) is the largest city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of Metropolitan Boston and one of Boston's immediate southern suburbs. Its population in 2014 was 93,397, making it the eighth largest city in the state. Known as the "City of Presidents," Quincy is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents — John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams — as well as John Hancock, a President of the Continental Congress and the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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1. Adams National Historical Park
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4.5 based on 637 reviews
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.
Reviewed By E4971IXjamesh
We spent most of a day touring the Adams birthplaces, Peacefield, the Adams Library, as well as the church where John and Abigail Adams and John Quincy Adams and Louisa Adams are interred. Our guides were great and we very much enjoyed the tour. Peacefield and the library are packed with actual Adams memorabilia. You will need tickets from the National Park Service (available online, and free, other than a $1 processing fee, if you have a NPS pass.) The day we went, they had plenty of walk-in availability, but this is not so during the summer months. Be sure to allow 30 minutes before your tour to enjoy the film that "sets the stage" for the tour. Highly recommend this if you can make time in your Boston visit. It is easily accessible by subway and worth the time.
2. Hancock Cemetery
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By johngQ558BL - Quincy, United States
My wife & I went on this tour which included a tour of the Quincy City Hall. The guide was very knowledgeable,a worthwhile tour of Quincy's historical past.
3. United First Parish Church
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
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.
Reviewed By gwenw184 - Murfreesboro, United States
We loved having a tour of this church yesterday. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough in answering questions. We love visiting old churches and this one did not disappoint. This is the burial site for John and Abigail Adams as well as John Quincy and Louisa Adams.
4. USS Salem & United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
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.
5. Thomas Crane Public Library
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Qtownfoodie
Gorgeous architecture plus updated systems and an expansive network (OCLN) make for one of the best things about living in Quincy.
