Title: Visit Quad Cities: Best of Quad Cities Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com

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# Quad Cities

## Travel Guide

![Davenport showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10445/a309eeb1-0718-450f-b9a1-e1b1e224a278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Davenport showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10445/a309eeb1-0718-450f-b9a1-e1b1e224a278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Putnam Museum which includes signage and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106038/50a4d632-7dc9-4848-9f7c-7b8076e51501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Vander Veer Botanical Park featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106042/2adbca1a-043f-48f5-92a7-c37acc257b47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Davenport showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10445/a67b59fc-5220-4f41-b66b-ac0f704a84f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Quad Cities

Where to stay

Things to do

#### 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.

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### Where to stay in Quad Cities

![Figge Art Museum showing art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106040/60f789b6-2d20-4dbd-8eda-1cd0bebcf13d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown Davenport

4/5(76 area reviews)

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

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- Quad Cities Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Quad Cities

![Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43400/43329/1f398809_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons

1415 River Dr Moline IL

$94 nightly

$106 total

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Total with taxes and fees

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,233 reviews)

The hotel was very busy with baseball, wrestling & volleyball tournaments. There were kids all over the lobby and the 2nd floor...however our room was very nice and quiet.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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![DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28200/28199/1a69283e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

111 E 2nd St Davenport IA

$89 nightly

$100 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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 ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Clean, easy parking

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

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Best Western Airport Inn

2550 52nd Avenue Moline IL

$56 nightly

$63 total

Apr 4 - Apr 5

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Moline. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

The pool was empty and they had not let me know and I had a little one that was looking forward to it!

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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! (48 reviews)

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 East Moline IL

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 Bettendorf IA

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### Popular places to visit

![John Deere Pavilion](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155896/798bddea-689a-4bae-9609-7cca324ffeae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### John Deere Pavilion

At this large exhibit space in Moline, see the green machines that have plowed, dug and cut their way across America for over 175 years.

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![Figge Art Museum which includes modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106040/7fee6a2e-0b6c-4dca-a4ce-d3c5df5a11f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Figge Art Museum

Admire over 4,000 works of art at this impressive art museum that serves the residents of eastern Iowa and western Illinois with its resources and collections.

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#### Putnam Museum

Participate in hundreds of immersive and educational exhibits at this history and natural science museum that serves the residents of Davenport, Iowa, and beyond.

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#### The TBK Bank Sports Complex

You can take time to visit The TBK Bank Sports Complex during your travels to Bettendorf. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area. 

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#### Rhythm City Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Rhythm City Casino during your time in Davenport? Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene. 

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#### Vibrant Arena at The MARK

Catch an event at Vibrant Arena at The MARK during your trip to Moline. Discover the live music and shops in this family-friendly area. 

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## Cities near Quad Cities

![Centennial Bridge Crosses the Mississippi River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2346/7c2a05d0-9e0c-4032-865c-54c564a9a50f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Moline

![Centennial Bridge across the Mississippi River at dusk between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164/34226ef5-74d3-4054-a7e8-3383fab5d959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Rock Island

![Bettendorf which includes a ferry, a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6909/1933d47d-cb25-4fb9-ae1b-5d017753c80f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Bettendorf

![Davenport featuring a city and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10445/f5f624e2-d6e6-4cfd-9260-2381dcc2df80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Davenport

- Cities near Quad Cities
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