Quad Cities

Travel Guide

Davenport featuring a city
Putnam Museum which includes a garden and signage
Vander Veer Botanical Park featuring a garden
Davenport featuring a city
Vander Veer Botanical Park featuring interior views, a park 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 Centre for the Arts. Enjoy family-friendly fun at the Family Museum of Arts and Science or Splash Landing Aquatic Centre 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 Centre 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 kilometres) 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
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 S$83 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$83
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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"My check in time was 3 pm...given keycard went to room and was dirty ( meaning someone just moved out and house keeping hasn't cleaned it) the housekeeper was clean ing another room and said try a room he had just cleaned. Poor guy was the ONLY housekeeper there and looked worked to the bone. You ..."

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Davenport & Conference Center
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 S$149 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$149
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Moline. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,164 reviews)
"Clean and good location."

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davenport East
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davenport East
2.5 out of 5
3202 E. Kimberly Rd, I-74 and Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA
The price is S$67 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
S$67
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Good clean pool area got a good laugh too"

Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davenport East
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Pet-friendly Davenport Home - Near Casino & Golf
Pet-friendly Davenport Home - Near Casino & Golf
3 out of 5
Davenport
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Davenport. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Vander Veer Botanical Park and NorthPark ...
Pet-friendly Davenport Home - Near Casino & Golf
Welcoming Condo in Davenport: Central Location!
Welcoming Condo in Davenport: Central Location!
3 out of 5
Davenport
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Davenport. Enjoy free parking, balconies, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions NorthPark Mall and Family ...
"Host communicated very well and was pleased with the ice cream we found when we arrived!"

Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2025

Welcoming Condo in Davenport: Central Location!
2 Mi to TBK Bank Sports Complex: Townhome w/ Patio
2 Mi to TBK Bank Sports Complex: Townhome w/ Patio
3 out of 5
Bettendorf
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bettendorf. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Friendship Park and McLamarrah ...
2 Mi to TBK Bank Sports Complex: Townhome w/ Patio
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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