Moline / Quad Cities Attractions & Activities

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Address: 2501 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265-1671

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For a true-life river adventure, try the Celebration Belle, with non-gambling riverboat cruises that are great for the whole family. This luxury ship cruises the Mississippi year round, offering passengers the chance to travel the river the way people did a century ago, and allowing them to see the area from a unique...

Address: 1800 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52801

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The site of Davenport's original zoo, Fejervary Park is located on the former estate of the Fejervary family. A popular place to spend the afternoon in Davenport, the park offers several picnic shelters and a public swimming pool. The Fejervary Children's Zoo is dedicated to plants and animals unique to the...

Address: 1777 Grant St, Bettendorf, IA 52722

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Offering 24-hour dockside gambling, the Isle of Capri (formerly the Lady Luck Casino) brings the tropical panache of the Caribbean to the Quad City area. This two level, 30,000 square feet casino offers a wide range of distractions, from stud poker and blackjack to craps and slot machines. The complex also features...

Address: 1400 River Dr, John Deere Commons, Moline, IL 61265-1304

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Located on John Deere Commons in downtown Moline, this beautiful glass-enclosed building holds the world's largest agriculture exhibit. Inside, you'll see a unique collection of vintage and modern farm machinery, from historic Waterloo Boy to today's enormous combines. Across from the Pavilion is the John Deere Store,...

Address: 18th St, Rock Island, IL IL 61201

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Located just north of Rock Island's Art and Entertainment District, the Casino Rock Island offers visitors on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities an opportunity to partake in a little "riverboat gambling" of their own. The casino offers everything a gamesman could want, from Caribbean stud poker and craps to roulette...

Address: S Main St at Beiderbeck Dr, Davenport, IA 52801

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There's always something going on in LeClaire Park, a beautiful green space that spans from the Rhythm City Casino to John O'Donnell Park. In the spring, it's not uncommon to see fishermen lining the railings at this riverside park, hoping to catch a big catfish for supper. Other times of the year, LeClaire Park...

Address: Rodman Ave, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61204

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One of the more interesting side-trips available while in the Quad Cities. The center, maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers, overlooks Lock and Dam 15. View a working lock system and, in the summer months, take guided trips onto the lock (tours are given at 11am and 2pm daily). The center has several...

Address: 130 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52801

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The former President's Casino, this aptly named Davenport casino features a variety of entertainment for the whole family, from gaming and live entertainment to shopping and fine dining. Rhythm City is associated with the historic Blackhawk Hotel, whose rooms offer unparalleled views of the Mississippi River and the...

Address: 270th St at 183rd Ave, Long Grove, IA 52756

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The site of the Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, this enormous county park (1200-plus acres) has something for the entire family. For those who like to get back to nature, the park offers more than adequate picnic and camping facilities, as well as several nature trails and an equestrian center. The park also includes a...

Address: 215 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52803

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This historic botanic park dates from the 1880s and is as popular today as it was when it first opened. The conservatory and green house are open to the public, each containing a wide variety of colorful annuals and perennials. The rose garden in Vander Veer Park is the largest in the Quad Cities' area, boasting...