Food Scene
Great coffee with awesome panoramic views of the Mississippi river.
6 locals recommend
Milltown Coffee
3800 River DrGreat coffee with awesome panoramic views of the Mississippi river.
Parks & Nature
Pretty decent trails and scenery. An old mill house on the creek.
8 locals recommend
Wild Cat Den State Park
1884 Wildcat Den RdPretty decent trails and scenery. An old mill house on the creek.
Paved walkway along the river - great for running, walking, biking. One of my favorite places to run.
6 locals recommend
Ben Butterworth Parkway
3000 River DrivePaved walkway along the river - great for running, walking, biking. One of my favorite places to run.
Awesome cave and trails to hike. You kind of forget you're in Iowa! Big enough to hike for about 5-6 hours. Free.
25 locals recommend
Maquoketa Caves State Park
9688 Caves RdAwesome cave and trails to hike. You kind of forget you're in Iowa! Big enough to hike for about 5-6 hours. Free.
Hiking and climbing near one of the widest parts of the Mississippi River. Great sunset views. Free.
Mississippi Palisades - National Natural Landmark
Hiking and climbing near one of the widest parts of the Mississippi River. Great sunset views. Free.
Very easy and some moderate hiking trails. I believe there are also equestrian trails. Free.
9 locals recommend
Scott County Park
18850 270th StVery easy and some moderate hiking trails. I believe there are also equestrian trails. Free.
Walking trails, fishing, Kayak/paddleboat rentals ($8/half hr or $10/hr.), disc golf.
6 locals recommend
West Lake Park
14910 110th AveWalking trails, fishing, Kayak/paddleboat rentals ($8/half hr or $10/hr.), disc golf.
Arts & Culture
Figge Art Museum
225 W 2nd StSmall art museum in downtown Davenport, near the river.
Free museum by John Deere - great for kids. Lots of tractors/combines that kids can climb on and get in the cab of. Free.
20 locals recommend
John Deere Pavilion
1400 River DrFree museum by John Deere - great for kids. Lots of tractors/combines that kids can climb on and get in the cab of. Free.
Shopping
Le Claire is a quaint river town with lots of specialty shops, antique stores, and good food/breweries. Home of the History Channel tv show, American Pickers - which has a gift shop for the show. Buffalo Bill museum is also in Le Claire.
I like Royal Tea and LeClaire Olive Oil Co.
25 locals recommend
Le Claire
Le Claire is a quaint river town with lots of specialty shops, antique stores, and good food/breweries. Home of the History Channel tv show, American Pickers - which has a gift shop for the show. Buffalo Bill museum is also in Le Claire.
I like Royal Tea and LeClaire Olive Oil Co.
Entertainment & Activities
Improv comedy show - family friendly shows at 7, adult shows at 9 (on Fridays/Saturdays).
The Establishment
220 19th StImprov comedy show - family friendly shows at 7, adult shows at 9 (on Fridays/Saturdays).
Sightseeing
See the Quad Cities from the water. Stops in downtown Moline, East Davenport and near the Isle casino in Bettendorf.
Channel Cat Water Taxi
14th StreetSee the Quad Cities from the water. Stops in downtown Moline, East Davenport and near the Isle casino in Bettendorf.
Essentials
ALDI
1702 Brady StJewel-Osco
107 Avenue of the CitiesWorld Food Market
669 Avenue of the CitiesEthnic foods - African, Hispanic, Asian, etc.