Unique Architecture

- Modeled after the Villa ben Ahben in Morocco

Mediterranean Style on the Mississippi

Weddings and Events

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The Perfect Backdrop for Your Perfect Day

Quincy Tourist Information Center

- The only tourist center in the tri-states that's open on weekends!

Your guide to the Quincy area

Great River Road Interpretive Center

A network of 70 museums & historic sites along the Mississippi River

Learn about the great Mississippi River

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The Villa Kathrine offers scheduled tours and can be reserved for special events. View our calendar for more information.

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The Villa Kathrine

is a four-acre park located on Gardner Expressway in Quincy, Illinois. It houses Quincy’s Tourist Information Center and is located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The Villa is a Moorish-style structure built in 1900 by the wealthy and eccentric George Metz. Our castle on the Mississippi has a storied history and offers many services, amenities and merchandise to guests. From paranormal activity to architectural engineering, scroll through our carousel below to see what 120 years has to offer!