Quincy: History, Wine and Activity

Quincy combines historic architecture and local history with activity on the pump track and wine offerings from Jones of Washington. When looking for a hotel, you can first consider whether historic sites, the pump track or wine should shape your stay.

History and Architecture

The Reiman-Simmons House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Quincy acquired the house in 2000; it is used as a museum under the supervision of the nonprofit Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum. If you are planning a visit, check current visiting arrangements in advance.

The Reiman House was built by Samuel Reiman Sr. shortly after he purchased the property in 1904, and features design elements of the Queen Anne and Classical Revival styles. It offers two specific points of reference for understanding local history: its connection to the date the property was purchased and its combination of both styles.

The Pioneer Church was the first church building in Quincy in 1904 and has been fully restored.

The New Heritage Barn houses the permanent exhibit “Hope and Hard Work: The Story of Our Farms & Food,” which explores the history of agriculture and food. The Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum offers hands-on Time-Travellers field trips for schools. These offerings are quite different in format: a permanent exhibit and an activity-based program for schools.

Activity on the Pump Track

The Quincy Pump Track has two or three circuits of varying difficulty. A shorter, easier loop is intended for younger or less experienced riders; a longer one is for experienced riders. The site includes just over 75,500 square feet of park space and just over 0.3 miles of linear asphalt track. The area figure describes the park, while the length figure describes the asphalt track. This makes it possible to consider the loops, difficulty level and overall size separately.

Wine and Visit Planning

At Jones of Washington, staff guide visitors through tastings of the winery’s wines; arrangements may change. If a tasting is part of your plans, check the current arrangements in advance.

At the Quincy Public Market, the Jones of Washington tasting room sells Jones wine by the bottle and by the glass. It is open Monday through Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Private events may lead to earlier closures, so it is advisable to check the opening hours before setting out. Guided tastings and sales by the bottle or glass are different aspects of the wine offering.

Geological Context

The formation of the soils is also part of the Quincy Basin’s landscape context: repeated floods and the impoundment of Lake Lewis deposited sand and silt, contributing to the fertile topsoil. The connection between water, sediment and soil adds a geological perspective to the historical and active themes.

Discover more destinations: Ephrata, Moses Lake, Electric City.

View the broader travel overview: Grant County.