Quad Cities

Travel Guide

Davenport which includes a city
Putnam Museum showing a garden and signage
Vander Veer Botanical Park showing a park
Davenport featuring a city
Vander Veer Botanical Park featuring wildflowers, a garden 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

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Downtown Davenport

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

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 P3,469 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P3,469
P3,885 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very good place with my pets"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,235 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
P6,235
P7,045 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
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! (1,166 reviews)
"Perfectly fine. Was kinda worried about the water damage to the ceiling in several places. But the rooms were good and the service perfect."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons
Isle Casino Hotel - Bettendorf

Isle Casino Hotel - Bettendorf

3 out of 5
1777 Isle Pkwy, Bettendorf, IA
The price is P5,177 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P5,177
P6,644 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bettendorf. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It was one of our nicest visits. We have been coming to the Isle for decades. We missed the buffet so much. The added restaurant for breakfast was a great addition. So happy to stay put and have all we need in the areas of breakfast lunch and dinner!"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Isle Casino Hotel - Bettendorf
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Near TBK Bank Sports Complex: Quad Cities Townhome

Near TBK Bank Sports Complex: Quad Cities Townhome

3 out of 5
Bettendorf
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bettendorf. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Friendship Park and McLamarrah Park are located ...
Near TBK Bank Sports Complex: Quad Cities Townhome
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 Jan 1, 2025

Welcoming Condo in Davenport: Central Location!
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
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