ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

• Quinsippi Island
  Mississippi Riverfront
  217-223-7703
  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.  map

• Governor John Wood Mansion
  425 South 12th Street • Quincy, IL 62301
  217-222-1835
  Built in 1835 is home of an Illinois governor.  map

• Villa Kathrine
  532 Gardner Expressway, P.O. Box 732 • Quincy, IL 62306
  217-224-3688
  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
  217-222-8641
  Located on the grounds of one of the nations largest and oldest veterans homes. Dating from the American Revolution to Desert Storm.  map

• Gardner 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.  map

• Lincoln 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.  map

• Mississippi Valley Historic Antique Car Museum
  Front and Cedar Streets
  217-656-3791
  35 unique cars are on display.  map

• Quincy Art Museum
  1515 Jersey Street • Quincy, IL 62301
  217-223-5900
  A variety of activities, including lectures, films, visiting artists'classes and demonstrations.  map

• Quincy 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