Quad Cities Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Davenport showing a city
Putnam Museum which includes signage and a garden
Vander Veer Botanical Park which includes a park
Davenport which includes a city
Vander Veer Botanical Park which includes interior views, a garden and wild flowers
These five cities on the banks of the Mississippi offer smooth jazz and old-fashioned riverboats, attractive waterfronts, contemporary art and thrilling sports.

The Quad Cities are the collective name for five entwined cities and surrounding communities on the Mississippi River covering two states. Davenport and Bettendorf make up the Iowa half and Moline, East Moline and Rock Island are in Illinois. The five cities offer unique experiences but all feature fantastic views of the Mississippi. Discover the cities’ thriving art scenes, catch a baseball match at the local stadium and learn about the area’s fascinating Native American and Civil War heritage.

Davenport and Bettendorf are located in the Quad Cities’ northern half. Find a scenic urban landscape in Davenport, highlighted by the city’s pedestrianized Skybridge. This riverfront footbridge offers fantastic Mississippi River views and is brightly lit by a kaleidoscope of colored lights. See bald eagles fishing from here in the winter.

Davenport features a thriving artists’ community, supported by the Village of East Davenport, the Figge Art Museum and the Bucktown Center for the Arts. Enjoy family-friendly fun at the Family Museum of Arts and Science or Splash Landing Aquatic Center in nearby Bettendorf. See an exciting baseball match at Davenport’s Modern Woodmen Park.

Take an old-fashioned Mississippi River cruise on a paddlewheel boat or luxury riverboat along the Illinois and Iowa border. Cruise past the largest roller dam in the world, Rock Island Arsenal, and the historic home of Colonel Davenport. Many cruises offer lunch, fascinating narration and entertainment, such as a Mississippi-style big band.

Enjoy the warm tones of Mississippi jazz at the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival and Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, held in summer.

On the Illinois side, find the Black Hawk State Historic Site where Native American villages once stood on Rock Island. Today the island houses the world headquarters for well-known farm equipment company John Deere and the Moline iWireless Center sports and concert arena.

The Quad Cities are connected to several major American cities via the Quad Cities International Airport. Reach the Quad Cities with the Amtrak service to Galesburg, an Illinois city 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Moline. Public transport, major highways and pedestrian footbridges connect the five cities.

Where to stay in Quad Cities

Davenport which includes a river or creek and a city

Downtown Davenport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Davenport, Davenport Skybridge and Rhythm City Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Davenport
Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons
Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons
3.5 out of 5
1415 River Dr, Moline, IL
The price is NZ$188 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moline. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay here. I will come back again."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons
Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline
Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline
2.5 out of 5
101 18th St, Moline, IL
The price is NZ$177 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moline. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable hotel. Good breakfast. Easy walking distance to concert venue."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Davenport & Conference Center
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Davenport & Conference Center
3 out of 5
3330 E Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA
The price is NZ$99 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Davenport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice for the price"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Davenport & Conference Center
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Renwick Mansion Guest House
Renwick Mansion Guest House
Davenport
Stay at this vacation home in Davenport. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions B.J. and Mabel Palmer Mansion and Village of East Davenport ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Great add on
"We had a church group attending a conference in the area. Most of us were up at the Renwick, but the guest house was a great inexpensive option for three extra bedrooms. The house is quaint and well kept."

Reviewed on 25 Oct. 2024

Renwick Mansion Guest House
Enjoy Florida in Illinois; House on Island with Pool
Enjoy Florida in Illinois; House on Island with Pool
East Moline
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in East Moline. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Hero Street Memorial ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
Awesome stay in East Moline
"The island was very cool, the house was in great shape, and there were plenty of beds for me and the team that I brought!"

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Enjoy Florida in Illinois; House on Island with Pool
Hot Tub River Views
Hot Tub River Views
Hampton
Stay at this vacation home in Hampton. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Illiniwek Forest Preserve and Hero Street Memorial ...
10/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Quiet relaxing river view
"The house was exceptional. Clean, comfy & outfitted kitchen & baths. Made for a nice relaxing girlfriends' week. Quiet, safe neighborhood. Sunsets with river view was perfect. We'd rent this place again in a heartbeat."

Reviewed on 30 Sep. 2024

Hot Tub River Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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