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City Of Quincy

P.O. Box 338
509-787-3523

About Us:

The City of Quincy has a population of 5,455 and is located in a rural community with a total population of approximately 10,000. Quincy is surrounded by numerous recreational facilities, both natural and man made, which bring to the area a wide variety of people.

Among the natural attractions, Quincy is located just seven miles from the Columbia River and Crescent Bar Resort. Water sports, camping and golf are among the various activities available. To the south of Quincy approximately 6 miles are the Quincy Lakes which provide an area for fishing, hiking, horseback riding and camping. South approximately 22 miles along the Old Vantage Highway is a favorite spot for rock climbers along the cliffs. And approximately 30 miles south of Quincy are the Beverly Dunes, a favorite attraction for ORV's. The Ginko Petrified Forest in Vantage is only a 25 minute drive from Quincy. Other natural attractions include Sunlakes State Park to the northeast with Moses Lake and the Pot Holes to the southeast.

The surrounding Cities provide for an increase in tourism around the area. Wenatchee is located along the Columbia River and has various riverside parks and softball complexes available. In the summer Cashmere, 5 miles west of Wenatchee, and Leavenworth, 15 miles west, provide for white water rafting along the Wenatchee River between the two cities. During the winter, Mission Ridge Ski Resort provides for downhill skiing, snow boarding and other winter activities.

Man made attractions include the Quincy Aquatic Center, Moses Lake Aquatic Center, Quincy Golf Course, Grant County Museum, Central Washington Museum, Fairs, Rodeos and outdoor concerts. Outdoor concerts include McCosh Park in Moses Lake, which provides free concerts, and the Gorge at George, which brings in the largest influx of people into the Quincy area.