Explore the Quincy Area
Discover the places that help make Quincy feel like home, from everyday conveniences and local favorites to parks, golf, museums and memorable day trips.
Everyday Essentials
Everything you need close to home.
Shopping
From major retailers to attractive open-air shopping areas, these are some of the most useful and enjoyable places to shop around Quincy.
- South Shore Plaza
- The Launch at Hingham Shipyard
- Legacy Place
Shopping
- South Shore Plaza — Major regional shopping destination with department stores, national retailers, specialty stores and dining.
- The Launch at Hingham Shipyard — Waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment in a distinctive South Shore setting.
- Legacy Place — Open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Dedham.
- Derby Street Shops — Attractive open-air shopping center in Hingham with national retailers, restaurants and everyday conveniences.
- University Station — Large shopping destination with stores including Target, Wegmans, Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls and HomeGoods.
Recommended Restaurants
From special-occasion dinners to casual local favorites, pizza, sandwiches and breakfast, these are some of the Quincy restaurants we think are worth knowing about.
- Masons Steakhouse
- Lê Madeline
- Dotty’s Kitchen & Raw Bar
Recommended Restaurants
- Masons Steakhouse — Upscale steakhouse and New American dining; a strong choice for a special dinner.
- Lê Madeline — Acclaimed modern Vietnamese restaurant and one of Quincy’s standout dining choices.
- Dotty’s Kitchen & Raw Bar — Seafood, oysters, raw-bar selections and cocktails in a polished but approachable setting.
- Alba Restaurant — Long-established upscale Quincy restaurant known for steak, seafood and special-occasion dining.
- Rubato — Acclaimed Hong Kong-style café serving creative comfort food and casual dishes.
- Wei Shu Wu Hot Pot — Sichuan-style hot pot with richly flavored broths, premium meats and a wide selection of ingredients for the table.
- Tony’s Clam Shop — Classic Wollaston Beach institution known for fried clams, lobster rolls and New England seafood.
- Pearl & Lime — Casual Latin-inspired restaurant with tacos, cocktails and a lively atmosphere.
- Yaowarat Thai Street Foods — Thai-Chinese street food with noodles, rice dishes and strong value.
- Gennaro’s Eatery — Long-time local Italian favorite for pizza, pasta and home-style dishes.
- Bravo Pizzeria — Strong local choice for pizza and casual takeout.
- Fowler House Cafe — Long-time Quincy favorite known for South Shore bar pizza, sandwiches and casual American food.
- Mignosa’s Fruit Basket — Old-school local deli known for generously sized subs and sandwiches.
- Craig’s Cafe — Popular breakfast and lunch restaurant.
- Emma Lisa’s Breakfast & Lunch — Neighborhood favorite for breakfast and lunch.
- Granite Street Cafe — Classic breakfast and brunch destination with American and Irish influences.
Grocery Stores
These grocery stores and markets make it easy to keep the kitchen stocked, pick up prepared meals and find specialty items nearby.
- Star Market
- Stop & Shop
- Roxie’s Market of Quincy
Grocery Stores
- Star Market — Convenient full-service supermarket for everyday groceries.
- Stop & Shop — Full-service supermarket with a broad everyday selection and pharmacy services.
- Roxie’s Market of Quincy — Local market known for fresh meats, produce and neighborhood convenience.
- Fruit Center Marketplace — Well-regarded market with strong produce, specialty foods, prepared items and quality grocery selections.
- H Mart — Large Korean and Asian supermarket with produce, seafood, prepared foods and international specialty products.
- Wegmans — Large supermarket known for prepared foods, bakery, specialty departments and extensive grocery selection.
Outdoor Living
Fresh air, great scenery and plenty to explore.
Parks & Outdoors
From shoreline walks and bike paths to wooded hiking trails and scenic conservation areas, there are excellent ways to enjoy the outdoors around Quincy.
Parks & Outdoors
- Blue Hills Reservation — One of the region’s major outdoor destinations, with thousands of acres of wooded landscape, extensive hiking trails, scenic viewpoints and designated mountain-biking areas.
- Wollaston Beach / Quincy Shores Reservation — A long stretch of shoreline with walking and biking paths, recreation and broad views across Quincy Bay.
- World’s End — Scenic South Shore reservation with shoreline views, wooded landscapes and miles of historic carriage paths.
- Squantum Point Park — Waterfront park with walking paths, Boston skyline views, birdwatching, fishing and access for kayaking.
- Neponset River Greenway / Quincy RiverWalk — Walking and biking routes offering access to river and estuary scenery and views toward Boston.
- Quincy Quarries Reservation — Distinctive outdoor area combining Quincy’s granite history with walking, picnicking and rock-climbing opportunities.
Golf
Golfers have access to several excellent public courses within a reasonable drive of Quincy. These recommendations are selected for the quality of the golf experience rather than simply which courses are closest.
- Granite Links
- George Wright Golf Course
- South Shore Country Club
Golf
- Granite Links — Distinctive 27-hole golf facility with dramatic Boston skyline views and public access.
- George Wright Golf Course — Outstanding Donald Ross municipal course and one of the strongest public-golf experiences in Greater Boston.
- South Shore Country Club — Well-regarded municipal course in Hingham with a classic Wayne Stiles design.
- Widow’s Walk Golf Course — Scenic public course in Scituate with a distinctive coastal setting.
- Presidents Golf Course — Public Quincy course and a convenient local option.
Museums, History & Attractions
World-class culture, rich history and unique experiences are all within reach.
Boston Favorites
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Museum of Science
Boston Favorites
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston — One of the region’s essential art museums.
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — Art, architecture and its distinctive courtyard setting.
- Museum of Science — Interactive science and technology exhibits for adults and families.
- New England Aquarium — Major Boston waterfront attraction centered around marine life.
- Fenway Park — Red Sox baseball and tours of one of the country’s most recognizable ballparks.
History & Heritage
History & Heritage
- Adams National Historical Park — Explore the Quincy homes and history of John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
- Freedom Trail — Boston’s classic walk connecting important Revolutionary-era sites.
- USS Constitution & USS Constitution Museum — Naval history and “Old Ironsides” at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
- Minute Man National Historical Park — Revolutionary War sites throughout Lexington and Concord.
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum — Presidential history in a striking Boston waterfront setting.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum — Interactive interpretation of one of the defining events leading to the American Revolution.
Something Different
Something Different
- American Heritage Museum — Exceptional collection of tanks, military vehicles and military-history exhibits.
- Battleship Cove — Historic naval vessels including the battleship Massachusetts.
- Harvard Museum of Natural History — Natural-history collections including the famous Glass Flowers.
- MIT Museum — Science, technology, engineering and innovation.
- deCordova Sculpture Park — Contemporary outdoor sculpture in nearby Lincoln.
Worth the Drive
Worth the Drive
- Peabody Essex Museum — Major art and cultural museum in Salem.
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums & Mayflower II — Living-history experience in Plymouth.
- New Bedford Whaling Museum — Major maritime and whaling-history collection.
- Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston — Contemporary art in a dramatic Boston Harbor setting.
Day Trips Worth Taking
One of the advantages of staying in Greater Boston is how much of Massachusetts and New England is within reach. Quincy is particularly well positioned for the South Shore, Plymouth, Cape Cod and destinations south of Boston, while excellent day trips extend in every direction.
North of Boston
Salem · Gloucester · Rockport
North of Boston
- Salem — History, museums, waterfront and a lively downtown.
- Gloucester — Working waterfront, seafood, beaches and coastal scenery.
- Rockport — Bearskin Neck, galleries, shops and classic New England coastline.
- Newburyport — Attractive downtown with shopping, dining and waterfront.
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire — Historic waterfront city with excellent restaurants, shopping and a walkable downtown.
- Ogunquit, Maine — Beach, Marginal Way and Perkins Cove.
South of Boston
Plymouth · Cape Cod · Newport
South of Boston
- Plymouth — Waterfront, history, Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Mayflower II.
- Cape Cod — Beaches, seaside villages, shopping, seafood and coastal scenery.
- Newport, Rhode Island — Historic mansions, Cliff Walk, harbor and downtown.
- Providence, Rhode Island — Restaurants, arts, shopping and historic neighborhoods.
West & Inland
Concord & Lexington · Wachusett · The Berkshires
West & Inland
- Concord & Lexington — Revolutionary history, historic town centers and nearby Walden Pond.
- Old Sturbridge Village — One of New England’s best-known living-history destinations.
- Wachusett Mountain Area — Hiking, scenic views, fall foliage and skiing depending on the season.
- The Berkshires — Scenic western Massachusetts known for mountain landscapes, charming towns, summer arts and music, and especially beautiful fall foliage. Tanglewood is a major summer destination for outdoor concerts and performances.
A Little Farther, But Worth It
Martha’s Vineyard · Kennebunkport
A Little Farther, But Worth It
- Martha’s Vineyard — A full-day island excursion with coastal towns, beaches, shops and restaurants.
- Kennebunkport, Maine — Classic Maine coastal village with shops, restaurants and scenic waterfront areas.