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Quincy Massachusetts Last Updated: 06/14/2024 |
| Quincy is a city located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a part of the Boston metropolitan area and sits approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of downtown Boston. Quincy had a population of around 94,000 residents. Quincy is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents' John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams. | |
| Historically, Quincy is known for being the birthplace of two prominent figures in American history: John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his son John Quincy Adams, the sixth president. Because of its significant historical background, the city attracts many tourists interested in exploring the birthplaces and historical sites associated with these former presidents. Quincy also boasts a diverse community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The city offers a variety of amenities, including parks, schools, shopping centers, and cultural attractions. Notable places to visit in Quincy include the Adams National Historical Park, which includes the Adams family homes and the United First Parish Church where both John Adams and John Quincy Adams are entombed. Other attractions include the Quincy Quarries Reservation, Marina Bay, and the USS Salem, a retired heavy cruiser docked at the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum. | |
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Quincy Quarries Reservation Place » Outdoors Quincy Quarries Reservation is where America's large scale granite quarrying industry was born. The area is also famous for being the source of stone used for the Bunker Hill Monument. The quarry now inactive and fill is a popular area for rock climbing and picnicking. 35 views 💖 1Ricciuti Dr, Quincy, MA 02169 |
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Adams National Historical Park Place » Outdoors Adams National Historical Park, Quincy, MA, is comprised of the birthplace homes of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams; the Old House, home to four generations of the Adams family; and the Stone Library. Many park programs and special events are offered to give kids of all ages an opportunity to Picture Themselves in the Past and see themselves in their nation's future. 26 views 💖 1135 Adams St, Quincy, MA 02169 |
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Good Fortune Supermarket Food Drink » Grocery Good Fortune Supermarket is an Asian grocery store in Quincy, Massachusetts. 108 views 💖 1230 Quincy Ave, Quincy, MA 02169 |
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C Mart Quincy Food Drink » Grocery C Mart Quincy is a Chinese supermarket in Quincy, Massachusetts. 107 views 💖 128 Hayward St, Quincy, MA 02170 |
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Kam Man Foods Food Drink » Grocery Kam Man Foods is a Chinese supermarket chain with its corporate headquarters in Edison, New Jersey, in the New York City metropolitan area. 103 views 💖 1219 Quincy Ave, Quincy, MA 02169 |
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99 Ranch Market Food Drink » Grocery 99 Ranch Market is a Taiwanese-American supermarket chain. 113 views 💖 1475 Hancock Street Quincy, MA 02171 |