Quincy Quarries Family Adventure Day
| Hours: | 10am - 3pm |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Nature & Outdoors |
You will have a chance to join a historical tour, see rock climbing demonstrations, and try rock climbing. (Rock climbing has been practiced at the Quincy Quarries since the 1920's and some of those who learned here have gone on to summit Mt. Everest.) Bring a picnic, the family and your friends.
Dogs on leash are welcome. In case of questionable weather on Sunday morning go to < href='https://eight.bostoncentral.com/fwd.php?main=events&sub=nature&sub2=11425&pgx=lpavhD%2Fteb.febbqghb.jjj%2F%2F%3Acggu&backlink=%2Fevents%2Fnature%2Fp11425.php'>www.outdoors.org/Quincy after 8:00am to find out if the event is cancelled.
Activity Hightlights:
- Exploring one of the first railroads and large scale granite quarries in the US where technological advancements aided the quarrying and movement of the stone.
- Rock climbing demonstrations and opportunities to try rock climbing
- Walking tours with views of the Boston skyline
- Local recreation information and presentations
- Learning how to help protect this important “critical treasure”.
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.bostonclimbers.org/docs/CriticalTreasureQQflyer.pdf
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Ricciuti Drive, West, Quincy, MA, 02170 map
Phone: 617-391-6586
By Car: Free parking. Route 93 (Southwest Expressway) to Furnace Brook Parkway (Exit 8) follow signs to Willard Street and cross under Route 93. Take the first right onto Ricciuti Drive at Mr. Tux. Quarries are 1/4 mile on the right. More information at http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/quincyquarries.htm
MBTA: Red Line to Quincy Center, take MBTA bus #215 to Copeland and Willard Streets, turn left on Willard, cross under the Expressway and take the first right onto Ricciuti Drive. Quarries are 1/4 mile on the right.
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