In 2025, Minutes from Boston, the City of Presidents and the Birthplace of the American Dream awaits you.

Quincy is the birthplace of second and sixth U.S. Presidents, John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams. Home to the Adams National Park, the United First Parish Church and Adams Crypt, Marina Bay, the largest marina in the Northeast with incredible dining views of the Boston skyline.

In 2025, Quincy celebrates the 400th anniversary of its settlement. 400 years of the people and ideas that have shaped America. 400 years of history, diversity, and culture. 400 years of community. Join us as we honor this extraordinary place with a year full of celebrations and events.

About Quincy 400

In 2025, we proudly celebrate the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Quincy, a vibrant City with a rich history and an enduring spirit. Along 27 miles of Massachusetts coastline, Quincy has been a pivotal part of American history, playing host to influential figures and events that have shaped our nation.

Our History

Settled in 1625, Quincy has been a witness to 400 years of change, growth, and innovation. From its origins as a small settlement to its development into a vibrant City, Quincy has always been a place of legacy and pride. As the birthplace of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, our City holds a special place in the narrative of American democracy and governance.

Quincy, “The City of Presidents”

Nestled in between the 22 hills of the Blue Hills Reservation and 27 miles of coastline along Boston Harbor and the Harbor Islands, the area we know of today as the City of Quincy has always been a center of human activity and innovation For thousands of years Native Americans, including the Massachusett people, thrived on the abundant resources they harvested from the harbors and cultivated in rich coastal soils.  These same resources from soil and sea would draw European settlers to the community with family names likes Adams, Quincy and Hancock.

As the birthplace of John Adams, John Quincy Adams and John Hancock, Quincy has long been recognized for the pivotal role her native sons and daughters played in the fight for American independence and the building of a new nation.  Yet, Quincy’s revolutionary past is just one part of its rich and diverse historic and cultural heritage.

For hundreds of years, this seaside community just south of Boston has been both a source and a destination for trailblazers and innovators whose lives and work would build, shape and transform American life, from granite and shipbuilding to donuts and roadside dining. Quincy400 celebrates this history and culture through initiatives, bringing the community together that honors the past while looking forward to a stronger and brighter future.

Our Mission Statement
“Our mission is to provide the world’s best boating and yachting experience by consistently exceeding the greatest expectations of our customers, our team members, and our stakeholders.”

Our Story – Over 40 Years of Boating Excellence
MarineMax’s story began over 40 years ago when founder Bill McGill moved to Florida to turn his passion for boating into what would become the world’s largest boat retailer. Today, his son, William Brett McGill, serves as MarineMax’s Chief Executive Officer and President, carrying forward the family legacy of connecting people to the water.

In 1998, Bill McGill and a team of top American boat retailers united to form MarineMax, introducing a new approach to the boating industry. Today, as a publicly traded company on the NYSE (HZO), MarineMax is a name trusted worldwide for its dedication to quality, customer satisfaction, and creating lifelong memories on the water.

A Complete Boating Experience
MarineMax offers more than boats. Our integrated business model brings customers a complete boating experience, including: Dealerships and Marinas Worldwide, Superyacht and Yacht, Concierge Services, Premium Boat Manufacturing, and Global Yacht Charters.

A Trusted Partner for All Boaters
MarineMax is more than a retailer. We’re a community of boating experts and enthusiasts dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your journey. Our services include: Financing and Insurance Solutions, Service and Maintenance, Exclusive Events, Educational Program, and Getaways!® Trips, and Boating Technology Solutions.

Explore Our Selection of Boats and Yachts
MarineMax offers a diverse lineup of premium boats designed for every type of boating adventure. Whether you’re interested in family leisure, thrilling watersports, fishing, or luxury yachting, we have the perfect options to fit your lifestyle. Explore Our Brands and find the right boat for your next journey.

Off I-93 near the Quincy Bay

Enjoy a sense of community when you stay at our Howard Johnson by Wyndham Quincy/Boston hotel. We are located minutes from the USS Salem, Adams National Historical Park, and commuter rail that offers service to downtown Boston. Quincy College and Eastern Nazarene College are nearby and, if you are flying into our area, enjoy easy access to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

Brand new dual branded hotel in Quincy, MA. Our extended stay hotel near South Boston is only 7 miles from Downtown Boston. Located across from the North Quincy Station, our Boston Quincy hotel offers easy access to the Boston T subway where guests can explore Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Boston Common and BCEC.

For business travelers looking for hotels near Stop & Shop Headquarters, State Street Bank, Biomidex, Arbella Insurance, Granite Telecommunications, or Blue Cross Blue Shield, look no further. Weekenders enjoy a hotel near Adams National Historic Park, US Naval Museum, Wollaston Beach, Boston Harbor Islands, Blue Hills, Marina Bay and South Shore Plaza mall. Our hotel near Boston Medical Center is conveniently located near Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton and Quincy Medical Center.

Uniquely integrated under the same roof with the Holiday Inn Express, our dual branded Quincy hotel offers enhanced amenities including a free breakfast buffet, onsite lobby bar and lounge, 24 hour market and business center, fitness facility, and onsite parking . This all new Boston hotel features 88 studio suites with fully equipped kitchens featuring upscale stylish decor, free WiFi, TVs with premium channels, noise reducing headboards and large well lit working/living spaces. Kitchens include a refrigerator, microwave, cooktop stove, toaster, Keurig Coffeemaker, and dishwasher.