Welcome to the Quad Cities
Food scene
Great food in a casual atmosphere located in downtown Davenport and within walking distance to many other favorites such as Cookies & Dreams.
Check out their menu online:
https://www.barrelhousepub.com/
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Barrel House
211 E 2nd StGreat food in a casual atmosphere located in downtown Davenport and within walking distance to many other favorites such as Cookies & Dreams.
Check out their menu online:
https://www.barrelhousepub.com/
Anyone who is from the Quad Cities knows Happy Joe's and has to get one of their taco pizzas when they return for a visit. Yes, there are lots of pizza places out there, but locals will tell you this is the place for taco pizza.
https://www.happyjoes.com/
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream - Rock Island
1412 30th StreetAnyone who is from the Quad Cities knows Happy Joe's and has to get one of their taco pizzas when they return for a visit. Yes, there are lots of pizza places out there, but locals will tell you this is the place for taco pizza.
https://www.happyjoes.com/
Established in Moline in 1933, Whitey's is another Quad City favorite. They have tons of flavors of ice cream to choose from along with cold treats like shakes and banana splits. Best of all, there's a Whitey's located just down the street from this Airbnb!
https://www.whiteysicecream.com/
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Whitey's Ice Cream
1230 W Locust StEstablished in Moline in 1933, Whitey's is another Quad City favorite. They have tons of flavors of ice cream to choose from along with cold treats like shakes and banana splits. Best of all, there's a Whitey's located just down the street from this Airbnb!
https://www.whiteysicecream.com/
Get the weekend started right with Mercado! There will be a variety of children's activities, delicious Mexican cuisine, and unique retail stands selling everything from jewelry to hand-sewn blouses and imported ceramics.
This event takes place on Friday nights, weather permitting, from late May to September from 5:00-10:00pm at 432 12th Street in Moline.
Visit their website mercadoonfifth.org or their Facebook page for the latest updates.
Mercado on Fifth
423 12th StGet the weekend started right with Mercado! There will be a variety of children's activities, delicious Mexican cuisine, and unique retail stands selling everything from jewelry to hand-sewn blouses and imported ceramics.
This event takes place on Friday nights, weather permitting, from late May to September from 5:00-10:00pm at 432 12th Street in Moline.
Visit their website mercadoonfifth.org or their Facebook page for the latest updates.
Entertainment
Over 21 only. Unique bar in downtown Davenport that features old school arcade games. No food service available, but the drinks are great and games are cheap! Plus, there are lots of restaurants within walking distance.
https://www.analogarcadebar.com/home
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Analog Arcade Bar
302 Brady StOver 21 only. Unique bar in downtown Davenport that features old school arcade games. No food service available, but the drinks are great and games are cheap! Plus, there are lots of restaurants within walking distance.
https://www.analogarcadebar.com/home
Old school arcade and pizza under the same roof - family friendly location. Similar to the Analog Arcade Bar in Davenport, the Moline location welcomes all ages until 9pm - after 9pm is over 21 only.
https://www.analogarcadebarmoline.com/faq-contact
Analog Moline & Lopiez Pizza
1405 5th AvenueOld school arcade and pizza under the same roof - family friendly location. Similar to the Analog Arcade Bar in Davenport, the Moline location welcomes all ages until 9pm - after 9pm is over 21 only.
https://www.analogarcadebarmoline.com/faq-contact
Don't let the name fool you! Snowstar is best known for skiing and tubing, but they also offer year round activities like disc golf and paintball.
https://skisnowstar.com/
Snowstar Winter Sports Park
9500 126th St WDon't let the name fool you! Snowstar is best known for skiing and tubing, but they also offer year round activities like disc golf and paintball.
https://skisnowstar.com/
Free water ski shows on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Backwater Gamblers was founded as a ski club in 1980 & perform entertaining stunts and shows on the Rock River.
https://www.backwatergamblers.com/
Backwater Gamblers Ski Site
5000 44th StFree water ski shows on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Backwater Gamblers was founded as a ski club in 1980 & perform entertaining stunts and shows on the Rock River.
https://www.backwatergamblers.com/
Called the freshest entertainment in the Quad Cities, The Speakeasy is located right next door to the Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. The Speakeasy offers musical events, karaoke, comedy shows, dueling pianos, burlesque and more. If you are looking for more traditional theater, check out Circa '21.
https://www.thecirca21speakeasy.com/
The Speakeasy
1818 3rd AvenueCalled the freshest entertainment in the Quad Cities, The Speakeasy is located right next door to the Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. The Speakeasy offers musical events, karaoke, comedy shows, dueling pianos, burlesque and more. If you are looking for more traditional theater, check out Circa '21.
https://www.thecirca21speakeasy.com/
Sightseeing
Wonderful views of the Mississippi and the Centennial Bridge. There is also a playground and a walking/jogging trail to use.
https://www.rigov.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/34
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
101 17th StWonderful views of the Mississippi and the Centennial Bridge. There is also a playground and a walking/jogging trail to use.
https://www.rigov.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/34
Almost 40 acres of riverfront property to enjoy. This park includes playgrounds, river access, restrooms and 4.5 miles of paved trails.
https://www.moline.il.us/1149/Ben-Butterworth-Memorial-Parkway
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Ben Butterworth Parkway
3000 River DriveAlmost 40 acres of riverfront property to enjoy. This park includes playgrounds, river access, restrooms and 4.5 miles of paved trails.
https://www.moline.il.us/1149/Ben-Butterworth-Memorial-Parkway
Located along the Mississippi riverfront, they have both indoor and outdoor vendors, making it a year round attraction for the weekends. Small businesses, local food, hand made crafts, whatever you are looking for, they have. Check out their Facebook page for special events throughout the year.
https://www.freighthousefarmersmarket.com/
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Freight House Farmers' Market
421 W River DrLocated along the Mississippi riverfront, they have both indoor and outdoor vendors, making it a year round attraction for the weekends. Small businesses, local food, hand made crafts, whatever you are looking for, they have. Check out their Facebook page for special events throughout the year.
https://www.freighthousefarmersmarket.com/
Ever heard of the TV Show American Pickers? Their home base Antique Archeology is less than 30 minutes away! Check out their website for hours.
https://www.antiquearchaeology.com/locations.php
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Antique Archeology
115 Davenport StEver heard of the TV Show American Pickers? Their home base Antique Archeology is less than 30 minutes away! Check out their website for hours.
https://www.antiquearchaeology.com/locations.php
Free to visit, they have both indoor and outdoor displays of John Deere equipment. Best part? You get to climb on the equipment which makes for some pretty awesome pictures.
https://www.deere.com/en/connect-with-john-deere/visit-john-deere/
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John Deere Pavilion
1400 River DrFree to visit, they have both indoor and outdoor displays of John Deere equipment. Best part? You get to climb on the equipment which makes for some pretty awesome pictures.
https://www.deere.com/en/connect-with-john-deere/visit-john-deere/
Hidden gem in Moline - used to be the home of Republic Steel. Quiet island reached by a pedestrian bridge that has hiking trails. If you are into paranormal events, check out Sylvan Island on HauntedIllinois.com.
https://www.moline.il.us/1167/Sylvan-Island
Sylvan Island
Hidden gem in Moline - used to be the home of Republic Steel. Quiet island reached by a pedestrian bridge that has hiking trails. If you are into paranormal events, check out Sylvan Island on HauntedIllinois.com.
https://www.moline.il.us/1167/Sylvan-Island
Located on the Augustana campus, this museum is one of the largest collections of rocks, minerals and fossils in the midwest. It is open to the public most days when school is in session. Check their website for updates on hours.
https://www.augustana.edu/locations/fryxell-geology-museum/visiting
Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum
820 38th StreetLocated on the Augustana campus, this museum is one of the largest collections of rocks, minerals and fossils in the midwest. It is open to the public most days when school is in session. Check their website for updates on hours.
https://www.augustana.edu/locations/fryxell-geology-museum/visiting
Stopping at four different places on both sides of the Mississippi, the Channel Cat is a different way to see the sites during the summer. Charge is $8 per adult and is good all day. Stops include John Deere Commons, Isle Casino and the Village of East Davenport. Check out their website for latest information.
https://www.gogreenmetro.com/231/Channel-Cat
Channel Cat Water Taxi
Channel Cat Water TaxiStopping at four different places on both sides of the Mississippi, the Channel Cat is a different way to see the sites during the summer. Charge is $8 per adult and is good all day. Stops include John Deere Commons, Isle Casino and the Village of East Davenport. Check out their website for latest information.
https://www.gogreenmetro.com/231/Channel-Cat