Title: Things to Do in Quad Cities in 2026 | Expedia.com [Quad Cities Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Quad-Cities.dx603001)[Hotels in Quad Cities](https://expedia.com/Quad-Cities-Hotels.d603001.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Quad Cities](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Quad-Cities.d603001.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Quad Cities](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Quad-Cities.d603001.Car-Rental-Guide)[Quad Cities Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Quad-Cities.d603001.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Quad Cities ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Quad Cities Types of activities Where to stay [Quad Cities Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Quad-Cities.dx603001) ![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) ### Quad Cities Attractions If you're ready to discover the best of Quad Cities, join a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=603001&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a friendly guide show you the most popular sights. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_603001) ## Recommended things to do in Quad Cities | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Public Trolley BYOB Tour Quad Cities, Iowa](/things-to-do/public-trolley-byob-tour-quad-cities-iowa.a49378013.activity-details): $29 | | Top 5 things to do | [Public Trolley BYOB Tour Quad Cities, Iowa](/things-to-do/public-trolley-byob-tour-quad-cities-iowa.a49378013.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Quad Cities - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Quad Cities Sightseeing on a lean budget in Quad Cities? Spend time, not money, on awesome experiences. **Kaplan University Davenport Campus** \- If you're into modern design and architecture, add this attraction to your list of must-sees. **Village of East Davenport** \- Roam around this historic site and discover a couple of secrets from long ago. **Genesis Medical Center West** \- If you'd love to explore a few of the more important or interesting places in the community, this is a great place to start. **Vander Veer Botanical Park** \- Grab your rug, pick up a snack and find a shady area to relish Mother Nature. ### Things to Do in Quad Cities with Kids Quad Cities boasts loads of close by fun things to do for you and the kids. Our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=603001&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep the crew happy for days. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Quad Cities? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Quad Cities ![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 4.5/5(130 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/John-Deere-Pavilion-Moline.d6155896.Vacation-Attraction) #### The TBK Bank Sports Complex 4.5/5(6 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/The-TBK-Bank-Sports-Complex-Bettendorf.d553248635943691859.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rhythm City Casino 4/5(95 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Rhythm-City-Casino-Downtown-Davenport.d6144709.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Vibrant-Arena-At-The-MARK-Moline.d802682088193355776.Vacation-Attraction) #### Augustana College 4.5/5(102 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Augustana College, during your travels in Rock Island. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.com/Augustana-College-Rock-Island.d553248635940447600.Vacation-Attraction) #### RiverCenter 4/5(87 reviews) After visiting RiverCenter, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Davenport. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/RiverCenter-Downtown-Davenport.d6193428.Vacation-Attraction) #### Isle Casino Bettendorf 4/5(69 reviews) Why not try your luck with a visit to Isle Casino Bettendorf during your visit to Bettendorf? Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Isle-Casino-Bettendorf-Bettendorf.d6212342.Vacation-Attraction) #### Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center Learn about the events happening at Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center during your trip to Bettendorf. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Quad-Cities-Waterfront-Convention-Center-Bettendorf.d6220968.Vacation-Attraction) #### St. Ambrose University 4.5/5(52 reviews) Explore the campus of St. Ambrose University, during your trip to Davenport. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music. [](https://expedia.com/St-Ambrose-University-Davenport.d6106048.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods 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 Figge Art Museum and Davenport Skybridge. [](https://expedia.com/Davenport-Downtown-Davenport.dx553248635976478179) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Quad-Cities.dx603001.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from 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 ![Very nice pumpkin patch. You can feed animals and lots of photo opportunities](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55688/39501135-72dc-4833-b2d4-a70c3e77d9b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### East Moline ![It's like a mall for truckers! This place was huge! Everything a trucker could want plus a dentist, chiropractor, and movie theater. Lots of free parking as well. #iowa #localsecrets #truckstop](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/56024/f48b3889-8923-41db-b6f3-6fe63ca5d50c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Walcott ![Panoramic landscaper of Centennial Bridge over the Mississippi River and the curved bike trails and footpaths, the view from LeClaire Park and Bandshell in Davenport, Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181527/ddd43e12-e142-4017-b84c-6dd57755bcfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Le Claire ![Cool and artsy interiors :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434555/fb19145f-39b8-4052-8a06-e432915a729a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Milan ## Frequently asked questions ### What can you do in Quad Cities for free? > - Rhythm City Casino > - Isle Marina > - St. Ambrose University > - Isle Casino Bettendorf ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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