Quincy Quarries Family Adventure Day

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Dates:	Sun from 5/9/09 -
Hours:	10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Nature & Outdoors

Bring a picnic, the family and your friends. Activities include: 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.”

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=11446&pgx=lpavhD%2Fteb.febbqghb.jjj%2F%2F%3Acggu&backlink=%2Fevents%2Fnature%2Fp11446.php'>www.outdoors.org/Quincy after 8:00am to find out if the event is cancelled.

WEBSITE

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friendsofthebluehills.blogspot.com/2009/04/may-3-family-fun-at-quincy-quarries.html

LOCATION

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Ricciuti Drive, West Quincy, MA, 02169 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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Dogs on leash are welcome. In case of questionable weather on Sunday morning go to www.outdoors.org/Quincy. after 8:00 to find out if the event is cancelled.