ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Quinsippi Island
Mississippi Riverfront
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Featured here are a harbor, a beach, and cabins which re-create Civil War scenes. map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Dr. Richard Eell's House
415 Jersey Street • Quincy, IL 62301
217-224-1799
Built by an early Quincy physician and leading abolitionist this two-story brick house was an underground railroad site from 1835-1836. Tours are available. mapGovernor John Wood Mansion
425 South 12th Street • Quincy, IL 62301
217-222-1835
Built in 1835 is home of an Illinois governor. mapVilla Kathrine
532 Gardner Expressway, P.O. Box 732 • Quincy, IL 62306
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The Villa Kathrine, also known as "The Castle", is the only example of Mediterranean architecture on the Mississippi River. Once a private home, it is now owned by the Quincy Park District and run by the Friends of the Castle. It is also Quincy's Tourist Information Center. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. The Villa Kathrine is available for rental for parties and weddings. map
Museums & Galleries
All Wars Museum
1707 North 12th Street • Quincy, IL 62301
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Located on the grounds of one of the nations largest and oldest veterans homes. Dating from the American Revolution to Desert Storm. mapGardner Museum of Architecture and Design
332 Maine Street • Quincy, IL 62301
217-224-6873
What used to be a public library now offers many exhibits and programs year-round. mapLincoln Douglas Valentine Museum, The
101 North Fourth Street • Quincy, IL 62301
217-224-3355
Featured here are a large collection of old and unusual Valentines. mapMississippi Valley Historic Antique Car Museum
Front and Cedar Streets
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35 unique cars are on display. mapQuincy Art Museum
1515 Jersey Street • Quincy, IL 62301
217-223-5900
A variety of activities, including lectures, films, visiting artists'classes and demonstrations. mapQuincy Museum, The
1601 Maine Street • Quincy, IL 62301
217-224-7669
Visit the Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion and discover fashion in the 1890s and other rotating exhibits. map
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