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Quincy, Illinois Area

Recreation

Location, location, location! Quincy holds prime real estate along the Mississippi River and has 30 city parks along with a wide variety of robust indoor and outdoor options. It’s surrounded by family farms and orchards, state parks, sparkling lakes and acres of recreational opportunities. Explore with these helpful guides and discover loads of activities along with soothing respites.

Check out our ALL NEW Family Fun Guide with seasonal inspo for the entire family, including fun itineraries focused on both younger and older kiddos. The new Quincy Children's Museum (LiteZilla pictured left) is a featured destination in downtown Quincy, offering an educational and interactive experience.

RECREATIONAL Guides

NEW! Recreational + educational explorations, unique discoveries and kid-friendly itineraries

Self-check kayaks on the Quincy riverfront from sunup to sundown/first come, first serve

2-hr FREE bike rentals compliments SeeQuincy!

Get lost and find yourself in the great outdoors: camping, trails, farms, off-grid stays and scenic river roads

Follow the trail from north to south
in three Western Illinois counties to 10 spots to spot this magnificent bird

Comprehensive hunting guide to Adams, Pike and Hancock Counties