Spirit
Knob Winery
2213 E 640th Pl, Ursa
217-964-2678
Located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River, Spirit Knob Winery
is the first bonded winery in Adams County. The winery was established
in 2002 and is family owned and operated. Group tours and tastings
are available by appointment.
Drive 23 miles east on Hwy 61.
Uptown Farmer’s Market
Washington Square
5th & Maine, Quincy
217-223-6525
Fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts are all homegrown or homemade,
Mid-May through Mid-October, Tuesdays & Saturdays, 7am- 12noon.
Preserving Agriculture History Museum
Quincy
217.223.5099
By Appointment
This museum showcases the agriculture machinery that would be
found in a typical 80-120 acre farm in the Midwest during the
1930’s. It also includes many of the things that would be
found in a typical 1930’s farmhouse.
Missouri - Creek Studio
410 South Jackson St. and Rt 24
Clayton, IL 62324
217.894.7758 www.missouricreekstudio.com
Established in 1975 this full service taxidermy and wildlife art studio is only 28 miles east of Quincy on Rt 24. Their showroom displays native wildlife and creative mounts from around the world. The studio also features original aquatic carvings and wildlife bronzes by artist Douglas Campbell. Open by appointment.
Illinois Veteran’s Home and Deer Park
1707 North 12th Street, Quincy
217.222.8641
Museum Hours: Mon-Fri 1-4pm,
Weekends 9am-4pm / Free
The Illinois Veteran’s Home of Quincy is one of our nation’s
largest and oldest veterans home. It not only generates its own
electrical power, but also owns and maintains it own water, sewer,
gas, telephone and data network systems as well. The Veteran’s
Home also houses the All Wars Museum, which has exhibits spanning
from the American Revolution to Desert Storm. Visit the deer and
buffalo parks within the grounds.
Indian Mounds Park and Pool
1400 S 5th Street
Quincy, IL
Pool: 217.228.9219
Park District: 217-223-7703
Indian Mounds Park is one of the few public places in the state
where visitors can view Native American mounds. Eight burial mounds
are preserved in the park. Visitors can view burial mounds, a
statue of a Native American girl, and travel through a walking
time line. The park is also home to newly remodeled swimming pool.
The pool, which opened in July of 2003, features waterslides,
geysers, diving boards, sand volleyball, and sloped pool entrance.
Pool Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 12-6pm
Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun: 12-9pm
