Pleasant Valley, IA

Travel Guide

If you love birding, and are in the Bettendorf/LaClaire, IA area, stop by the lock and dam to view some awesome bird action! The white pelicans have lasted the winter, which I think is pretty odd. Usually we don't see them until late March at the earliest.
If you love birding, and are in the Bettendorf/LaClaire, IA area, stop by the lock and dam to view some awesome bird action! The white pelicans have lasted the winter, which I think is pretty odd. Usually we don't see them until late March at the earliest.
This is the follow up of the previous photo. It was a miss:(
This dam is located on the Mississippi River between LaClaire and Bettendorf, Iowa. It is a fantastic place to photograph wildlife. It is a very popular place in the winter months (especially January) when people come from all over the world to photograph bald eagles.
Nature photographers will really like this area. During this outing I was able to photograph this American White Pelican. I also got photos of Bald Eagles and Merganser Ducks.
DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

4 out of 5
111 E 2nd St Davenport IA
$69 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$77 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Davenport. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Check in was easy. The staff was pleasant. We left early so we didn’t eat breakfast. The parking garage had a skywalk to the hotel across the street. We felt it was safe. If we stay again we will request a room on the north side as the train whistle went off several times on the River view side of ...

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport
Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline

Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline

2.5 out of 5
101 18th St Moline IL
$88 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$101 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,103 reviews)
Clean rooms very friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

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
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$72 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Everything was excellent

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Davenport & Conference Center
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Mighty Mississippi River Retreat

Mighty Mississippi River Retreat

Scott County IA
Stay at this vacation home in Pleasant Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Great house for watching eagles on the river. Fantastic casual game room with lots to do. A lot of stairs, making it a challenge for elderly or small children. The house was well stocked. Very pet friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Mighty Mississippi River Retreat
3BR/2BA Beauty near TBK sports complex. Right off I74, close to everything!

3BR/2BA Beauty near TBK sports complex. Right off I74, close to everything!

Bettendorf IA
Stay at this vacation home in Bettendorf. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Family Museum and Isle Casino ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Well maintained, great location, and very responsive host. Lots of room for our family of 6- 2 adults and 4 kids

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

3BR/2BA Beauty near TBK sports complex. Right off I74, close to everything!
Gorgeous, clean, newer Condo , 5 bedrooms!! 1 mile from Bettplex.

Gorgeous, clean, newer Condo , 5 bedrooms!! 1 mile from Bettplex.

Bettendorf IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Bettendorf. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Hidden Hills Golf Course and The ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Spacious rental for a large group!Property was clean and inviting; even decorated for the holidays! Restaurant hub nearby with at least 20 food options (including a 24 hour donut shop). Thank you for a lovely stay.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Gorgeous, clean, newer Condo , 5 bedrooms!! 1 mile from Bettplex.
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Popular places to visit

Bald Eagle Refuge

You can take time to visit Bald Eagle Refuge during your travels to Pleasant Valley.

Bald Eagle Refuge

Tall Grass Prairie

After visiting Tall Grass Prairie, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pleasant Valley.

Tall Grass Prairie

Cities near Pleasant Valley

Bettendorf which includes a ferry, a river or creek and a bridge

Bettendorf

Very nice pumpkin patch. You can feed animals and lots of photo opportunities

East Moline