Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Quincy
Idyllic Quincy (population 1728) is one of the northern mountains' three mountain com-
munities, which teeter on the edge of becoming an incorporated town (the other two are
Burney, in Shasta County, and Weaverville). It's no metropolis, but it does have a large
grocery store and even a Subway franchise. In 2013
Budget Travel
named it one of the
'Coolest Small Towns in America,' and we have to agree. Nestled in a high valley in the
northern Sierra, southeast of both Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lake Almanor via
Hwy 89, it is a lovely little place, endowed with just enough edge by the student popula-
tion of the local Feather River College. Nearby Feather River, Plumas National Forest,
Tahoe National Forest and their oodles of open space make Quincy an excellent base from
which to explore.
Once in town Hwy 70/89 splits into two one-way streets, with traffic on Main St head-
ing east, and traffic on Lawrence St heading west. Jackson St runs parallel to Main St, one
block south, and is another main artery. Just about everything you need is on, near or
between these three streets, making up Quincy's low-key commercial district.
Sights & Activities
Pick up free walking and driving tour pamphlets from the visitors center to guide you
through the gorgeous surrounding
American Valley
. The
Feather River Scenic Byway
(Hwy 70) leads into the Sierra. In summer the icy waters of county namesake
Feather
River
(
plumas
is Spanish for feathers) are excellent for swimming, kayaking, fishing and
floating in old inner tubes. The area is also a wonderland of winter activities, especially at
Bucks Lake.
Plumas County Museum
MUSEUM
( 530-283-6320;
www.plumasmuseum.org
; 500 Jackson St, at Coburn St; adult/child $2/1;
9am-4:30pm Tue-Sat, 10am-3pm Sun; )
In the block behind the courthouse, this multifloor county museum has flowering gardens,
as well as hundreds of historical photos and relics from the county's pioneer and Maidu
days, its early mining and timber industries, and construction of the Western Pacific Rail-
road. For the price, it's definitely worth the stop.
