50 Great Things in Quincy, IL Guide

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WASHINGTON PARK

Quincy’s original square, established in 1825 Lincoln-Douglas Debate site of 1858 (see Lincoln storyboards) Now home to summer farmers market + free blues concerts (June- Aug) thedistrictquincy.com 5TH & MAINE / QCY 217.223.7703 quincyparkdistrict.com

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WINKING’S MARKET

Quincy’s iconic “mom & pop” corner grocery and deli since 1948 Cold cut sandwiches, hot soups, ice cold pop, friendly Winking service Kids of all ages love the penny candy corner 416 S 4TH / QCY 217.223.4764 winkingsmarket.com MON-FRI 8A-6P / SAT 9A-3P

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WOODLAND CEMETERY

Among the Midwest’s most beautiful cemeteries; ancient hardwoods and pan- oramic Mississippi views Planned circa 1846 by Quincy’s founder, John Wood A stately mausoleum rests where a Civil War hospital once stood

1020 S 5TH / QCY 217.222.2412

Annual tours by Historical Society of Adams County 217.222.1835 hsqac.org

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