If youre a lover of the fall season, then Quincy, IL is where you should be. This charming city captures all thats quaint and historic about autumn with its picturesque scenery and vibrant culture. Here are some of the best places to explore this season.
1. The annual Apple Festival (Washington Park on Maine St.) takes place every year in September. This event celebrates one of natures most iconic fruits, apples! With live music, artisan crafts booths, cider press demonstrations, antique tractors on display by local collectors groups from Stone Arch Bridge Festival Grounds near Houghton Mansion Museum area; it truly has something for everyone.
2. Experience art at ArtFest (Front Street & Broadway) as local artisans come together to showcase their artistic abilities through various mediums such as painting or sculpturemaking workshops during the festival weekend taking place annually in October 1213th toward downtown Madison district . You can shop unique gifts made locally while supporting these artists who call this friendly community home!
3. Get lost in history at LaGrange College Site Open House (LaGrange College Rd off Hwy 24). Learn about life before Civil war when LaGrange was bustling educational hub now preserving Illinois oldest brick building complete with an authentic college classroom experience guided tours led available during scheduled hours by appointment only contact Parks Department find out more details online today via website link below under social media handles section.
4. Celebrate Halloween at Ghost Tours downtown starting nightly from Washington Square for adult audiences only where ghastly tales of supernatural occurrences have left chills running down spines since 1999 still being conducted today if you dare? These ghost tours are filled with spooky stories based on true events throughout Quincys past including infamous historical figures like Abe Lincoln himself who reputedly haunted certain rooms inside Governor John Wood Mansion now turned museum housing historical artifacts dating back to 18th century only a few blocks away.
5. Enjoy nature at South Park near Vermont St. filled with colorful leaves changing colors this fall season perfect for romantic walks, bike rides or picnics transform into natural wonderland during weekslong Fall Foliage Show every October where rivaling hues and shades of reds, golds and oranges make up the beautiful landscape reflecting off lily ponds welcoming ducks, geese swans year after year making it an unforgettable experience!
Whether youre exploring history or enjoying natures beauty, Quincy offers something for everyone during the autumn season so plan your trip today!
Useful Details:
Apple Festival: September (Washington Park on Maine St.)
ArtFest: midOctober (Front Street & Broadway)
LaGrange College Site Open House: by appointment only contact Parks Department
Ghost Tours: nightly in October from Washington Square
South Park Fall Foliage Show: all through the month of October
Websites:
Quincy Tourism (@SeeQuincy) quincyil.gov/tourism/
Illinois Office of Tourism (@enjoyillinois) enjoyillinois.com/
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