Quincy sits on the bluffs above the Mississippi River in western Illinois. It has a walkable downtown, a lot of well-kept history, and a full calendar of local events. This page is a simple starting point for exploring the city, whether you live here or you're just passing through.
Places to See
Villa Kathrine
A restored Mediterranean-style mansion built in 1900 on the river bluffs. It now serves as Quincy's official tourist information center, and it's open for self-guided tours most days.
532 Gardner Expy, Quincy, IL 62301
John Wood Mansion
The restored home of Quincy's founder and Illinois' 12th governor. Built in the 1830s in the Greek Revival style, with a log cabin and visitor center also on site.
425 S. 12th St, Quincy, IL 62301
Washington Park
Quincy's original park, dating back to 1825. It was the site of the sixth Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858, and today it hosts the summer farmers market and free outdoor concerts.
Downtown Quincy, between Hampshire & Maine St
History Museum on the Square
Housed in Quincy's original public library. Exhibits cover local history, a stained-glass gallery, and the city's Mormon history.
300 Maine St, Quincy, IL 62301
Regular Local Events
Quincy Farmers Market
Saturday mornings, spring through fall, at Washington Park in downtown Quincy.
Blues in the District
Free Friday evening concerts through the summer, held downtown at 501 Hampshire Street.
Event dates and times can shift year to year. Check seequincy.com or The District Quincy before you head out.
Local Colleges & Major Employers
Quincy is a regional hub for healthcare, manufacturing, and education. A few of the largest employers and schools:
Blessing Health System
The area's largest employer, with about 2,500 employees. It includes Blessing Hospital and the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences.
Knapheide Manufacturing
A Quincy-founded truck body and equipment manufacturer, with about 1,700 local employees and 2,500 company-wide.
Quincy Public Schools
The local public school district, employing about 1,100 people.
John Wood Community College
Quincy's public community college, founded in 1974, with about 1,700 students and roughly 490 employees.
Quincy University
A private Franciscan Catholic university founded in 1860, offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences
A private nursing college affiliated with Blessing Health System, training much of the region's nursing workforce.
Employer figures from the Great River Economic Development Foundation. College details from each school's own site and Wikipedia.
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About This Page
Explore Quincy is a simple, independent guide to the city. It's not run by the City of Quincy or the local tourism bureau. For official visitor information, planning tools, and the full events calendar, visit seequincy.com, the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.