Quad Cities

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Davenport featuring a city
Putnam Museum showing a park and signage
Vander Veer Botanical Park showing a garden
Davenport featuring a city
Vander Veer Botanical Park showing a park, wild flowers and interior views
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 city and a river or creek

Downtown Davenport

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Davenport, you might make a stop by sights like Davenport Skybridge and Rhythm City Casino.

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 CA $137 per night from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24
CA $137
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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! (1,043 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay here. I will come back again."

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 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 CA $137 per night from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25
CA $137
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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 Nov. 18, 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 CA $71 per night from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28
CA $71
CA $80 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
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 Nov. 17, 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 Oct. 25, 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
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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 Oct. 27, 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 Sep. 30, 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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