Quincy Area Mother Nature Girls Getaway

Get started with a farm to table breakfast or lunch at Thyme Square Cafe in downtown Quincy. Stroll across the street to historic Washington Park and the Saturday Farmers Market held each May through October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Take in the trails with horseback riding at Porcher’s Rock Creek Stable and end the afternoon with a visit to Mill Creek Farms or Terripin Farms for wildflower gardens, beautiful seasonal sunflower and corn mazes and fresh produce. Head back to Quincy’s Maine Street Mile with dining at The Maine Course for market-driven plates and craft cocktails. Rest for the night just a few blocks from dinner at the full-service, newly remodeled Atrium on Third hotel.

Begin the day with Quincy's best asset: Our Architecture!! Explore Quincy's self-guided architecture and Mid Mod architectural driving tours from your car or park in the East End Historic District and walk the tree-lined streets to take in every style of architecture from A-Z. For a taste of Quincy, guided Flavor Tours are held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday in the summer, and they'll take you through the downtown with five chefs preparing signature dishes and drinks. After lunch, start thinking about sips along the Mississippi Valley Wine Trail at Spirit Knob Winery in Ursa. Outdoor patios or indoor lounges both offer breathtaking views of the Mississippi River Valley. Take the Great River Road National Scenic Byway north 30 miles to Nauvoo. Light your bonfire and take in nature from your secluded treehouse in the woods at the Ten Acre Treehouses.