8 GUIDES TO QUINCY, IL
Drive, Walk or Bike-it!
Designed to be enjoyed year round, these self-guided navigations offer unique spins on art, architecture, history and food, as well as the beauty of nature along the Great River Road. See the sights and experience various interests at your leisure 365 days a year.
If architecture is your thing, you've come to the right place. SeeQuincy has compiled four tours to show off the city's hefty architectural heritage. From historic pockets of meticulously maintained residences to structures of Mid-Century Modern magnificence, we've got you covered.
Would you like to immerse in the area's early history or learn of famous and infamous Quincyans? Dive into the City of Refuge or Off The Record guides.
Celebrate art, big time. Art hits the wall in Mural Find + Dine. Feast your eyes on the city's street murals and grab a bite to eat at suggested stops nearby.
For all the nature buffs, investigate 10 prime locations seasonally to spy Bald Eagles with the Spots to Spot Guide that follows a scenic route from Nauvoo to Rockport, IL.
Enjoy online below or call for mailed copies of the guides > 800.978.4748.
Explore four National Register Historic Districts on this self-guided driving tour through the historic streets of Quincy, Illinois. The guide features 48 locations, representing 30 styles from Art Deco and Lustron to Venetian Gothic and Victorian. Bonus: East End Historic District Walking Tour spotlighting 18 homes.
Welcome to Quincy’s fabulous mid-20th century design portfolio! Feast your eyes on clean-lined commercial structures and stunning residential properties throughout the city, for a total of 30 locations to be admired. Hop on the 20-point Mid Mod Itinerary with dining, shopping, recreation and cocktails, all retro themed
A dozen beauts are spotlighted on this walking tour of Quincy's impressive East End Historic District. The self-guided tour begins at 16th & Maine, once deemed “one of the ten most architecturally-significant corners in the U.S.” by National Geographic Magazine, displaying four examples of world class architecture.
A guide AND a postcard! Self-guided tour of Quincy's most notable thoroughfare, from Washington to Madison Park, capturing views of impressive commercial and residential structures with a smattering of food and history along magnificent Maine Street.
Celebrate art in a big way! From historic “ghost” murals to vivid contemporary works, explore 24 murals throughout the city + appetizing eats and sips along the way. The 10-mile route suggests “Dine Finds” with each mural entry.
From November-February, visit these prime locations for viewing Bald Eagles along the Mississippi River in Western Illinois. The self-guided tour begins from the north, following the Mississippi River southward and encompasses three counties.
The City of Refuge Guide explores Quincy’s impactful role during its first three decades. A bonus road trip to New Philadelphia National Historic Site in scenic Pike County is included on the last page. New Philadelphia is the first U.S. town known to be officially registered by an African American, Frank McWorter.
The Quincy area’s famous & infamous leave their mark near and far: scandal, mystery, fortune & fame. Through storyettes and local places, discover true crime stories, intriguing characters and legendary tales: Silver Screen stars, history makers, adventurers, gangsters & felons.
