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.
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.
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.
