Great Places to Bring a First Date in Quincy, MA

Let's Head for the Hills, the Blue Hills that is

Nora Beane
Great Places to Bring a First Date in Quincy, MA
Neighborhood: Quincy
Quincy, MA 02169
Finding great places to bring a first date in Quincy, MA. means recognizing that all the exciting , fun and entertaining places to visit in Massachusetts aren't located in Boston. By turning a deaf ear to the call of the big city, you will be surprised at how many great places you will find to bring a first date in Quincy, MA . In fact Quincy, MA. is located on the edge of big city living and the more quiet suburban life style and so happily combines great places you can bring a first date drawn from both settings. From season to season and venue to venue, finding great places to bring a first date in Quincy, MA won't be a challenge.

Quincy Historic Site If you are looking for great places to bring a first date in Quincy and she or he happens to be a bit of a history buff, then you are in luck. Standing as a monument to one of Massachusetts' best known families is the Adams National Historical Site in Quincy, MA. This home has a history that extends back before the American Revolution.

For that date that may happen to revel in memorabilia from the past, visiting Adams National Historic Site will qualify as one of the best places to take a first date in Quincy, MA. Not only was this fine house the family homestead of four generations of the Adams family, it was also the home to not one but two American Presidents, John Adams, the second president and his son John Quincy Adams, our fifth president. .

At minimal expense you can spend an hour or more visiting the home with the help of a tour guide. For a first date the opportunity to go somewhere where a third party takes the burden of conversation off you and your date is a real plus and this feature makes the Adams National Historic Site a great place to bring a first date. in Quincy, MA. Depending on how much time you wish to spend together this historical excursion can be extended by stopping along the way for lunch or dinner before or after your visit.

Blue Hills Reservation In almost any season, among the list of great places to bring a first date in Quincy, MA. many would list the Blue Hills Reservation. The Reservation covers a total of some 6000 acres and stands high above adjacent areas and neighboring Boston.

Everything you need for an excellent outdoor adventure and a great first date is here in the Reservation. If you just want to bring a picnic lunch and hang out together, you will find plenty of picnic areas as public or private as your comfort level together suggests. Or you may choose to spend the day hiking through the Blue Hills or follow the less demanding nature trails that give you exercise and some good views without the exertion of scaling "Big Blue".

Great places to bring a first date in Quincy, MA. or any place else are only great places if they match up well with the state of your relationship and your date's and your personal tastes. The Blue Hills Reservation can be on that list of great places to bring a first date in Quincy but only if the person you bring has at least a marginal interest in spending the day outside.
But if he or she does you'll quickly discover the wonderful variety of specialty areas that the Blue Hills offers in addition to its great hiking options. During winter you may want to turn your first time out together into a ski adventure - try the Blue Hills. In spring or fall you may think horseback riding would hit the spot, try the Blue Hills. In summer bring along a blanket , a Frisbee and lucnh and enjoy Houghton's Pond, part of the th Blue Hills Reservation.

All year round you can enjoy what is happening at the Trailside Museum. Yes the Blue Hills even extends part of its territory for use by the Massachusetts Audubon Society and its Blue Hills Trailside Museum. In return the Audubon Society provides more that 150 miles of trails but also features a small indoor/outdoor museum which centers on displaying local wildlife for better understanding. Some of the wildlife there are being treated for injuries sustained elsewhere and are being protected from predators and there are always staff around to answer your wildlife questions.

There is so much to choose from at Blue Hills Reservation that your biggest problem may be trying to decide what to do first. But you will know that you already did the first thing right, you found a great place to bring a first date in Quincy, MA.

South Shore Plaza. Finding great places to bring a first date in Quincy, MA may simply mean, for you, finding a perfect place to meander and window shop, have an ice cram or stop for a cup of coffee and dessert. In the Quincy area that means bringing your first date to the South Shore Plaza in nearby Braintree. The Plaza is a lively spot with a festive feel all year round. A nice mixture of some stores that are pricey and others that are "not so" allows two people on a first date to enjoy the fantasy of pretend purchases while slowly getting to know one another.

If things are going well you may want to extend your date and catch a movie at the multiplex theater adjacent to the Plaza or you may simply find a place to sit for a spell and enjoy the Plaza parade of people. South Shore Plaza is not overly glitzy but it is a great place to bring a first date in the Quincy, MA area because its just plain fun.

Wollaston Beach It's hard to believe that in the same relatively small area you can choose to enjoy a presidential monument, horseback riding in a state reservation, access to an extended shopping experience and yes, the seashore, but that's Quincy, MA. Only a short distance from the South Shore Plaza and all the stores you could ever need, is Wollaston Beach, another one of the great places to bring a first date in Quincy, MA.

Wollaston Beach is for some a bit of a local treasure that sometimes is overlooked by folks willing to drive the sixty plus miles to visit a beach on Cape Cod. For sure Wollaston Beach is not Cape Cod but it is among the great places to bring a first date because of its realxed atmosphere and of course the ocean air and view. It's a great spot for you and your date to walk and get to know one another. If you don't get too caught up looking at at each other, Wollaston Beach does provide opportunity to enjoy a little amateur bird watching. It may not be the typical place to take a first date, but then again maybe you don't find this first date just typical.

Quincy cannot compare with Boston in the sheer number of great places to bring a first date. But without ever enduring the hastle of the "T" or trying to find downtown parking in the Boston, you can find quality places to bring a first date right in Quincy, MA.

Published by Nora Beane

I am a former high school history teacher and Director of Religious Education with a total of 27 years of active experience as teacher and administrator. I am now a semi retired freelance writer. I have two...   View profile

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