- The largest of the Quad Cities, Davenport boasts a vibrant downtown situated along the banks of the Mississippi River. Numerous high-rise buildings give this downtown region its shape, with nearby restaurants, museums and entertainment occupying the area. Downtown residents enjoy the nearby Modern Woodmen Park, named the top minor league baseball park in the U.S. and Freight House Farmers’ Market.
- Originally an independent community, the Village of East Davenport is perhaps the most tranquil little community within Davenport, with numerous small specialty shops and restaurants lining the mid-19th century streets. Adjacent Lindsay Park offers residents the freedom to enjoy the day outdoors.
- Just to the northwest of downtown, the historic Hamburg District possesses the most historic buildings of any Davenport neighborhood. Only a few blocks north of the river, homes in the Hamburg district sit directly on the bluff overlooking the river.
- The McClellan Heights neighborhood is Davenport’s largest on the east end of town. Comprised of 354 buildings, with winding roads, picturesque hills and ravines McClellan Heights boasts many historic homes dating back to the 1900s which overlook or sit near the Mississippi River.
- The Vander Veer Park Historic District neighborhood consists of the homes immediately surrounding Davenport’s elegant Vander Veer Botanical Park. Located in central Davenport, residents enjoy the park’s numerous gardens, greenhouses and conservatory.
- Places to check out:
- Adler Theatre
- Common Chord’s Redstone Room
- Credit Island
- Downtown Davenport
- East Village of Davenport
- Figge Art Museum
- Freight House Farmers’ Market
- German American Heritage Center
- Modern Woodmen Park – home of the Quad Cities River Bandits baseball team
- Putnam Museum & Science Center
- Rhythm City Casino
- Vander Veer Botanical Park
A family of communities that embrace you
QC, That’s Where a family of cities forms a united community with diverse cultures. Each city and neighborhood boast its own unique atmosphere. Whatever your vibe is, there’s a city and lifestyle just right for you; from quaint downtowns to urban sprawls and busy nightlife, to suburban neighborhoods idyllic for raising families or a peaceful rural setting where you can kick back and relax. Wherever you land, there’s a community for you to embrace and a community that embraces you.
Here is just a sampling of the many cities and neighborhoods that you can find across the Quad Cities.
Davenport, Iowa
Bettendorf, Iowa
- To the east of Davenport sits Bettendorf, a rapidly growing city with a developing downtown, calm neighborhoods and plentiful recreational options.
- Downtown residents enjoy the riverfront Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, along with many restaurants and walking trails.
- The thriving city boasts newly built neighborhoods in the city’s eastern and northern areas with nearby parks and business districts.
- The northern section of the city, anchored by TBK Bank Sports Complex, has been developing rapidly with new restaurants and shopping areas.
- Places to check out:
Moline, Illinois
- The largest city on the Illinois side, Moline has strong ties to John Deere and serves as the global headquarters for Deere & Company.
- John Deere Pavilion is a downtown hot spot, where visitors can explore the John Deere museum before heading to Vibrant Arena at The Mark to catch a minor league sports event or to Lagomarcino’s to eat an old-fashioned sandwich and milkshake inside one of the area’s oldest restaurant and candy shops.
- Moline has diverse communities, highlighted by the historic Floreciente Neighborhood located on the city’s northwest corner. The heavily Hispanic neighborhood touts a rich cultural scene centered around Mercado on Fifth, a weekly market that features food trucks, street vendors, music and a strong sense of community.
- Overlooking the Mississippi River is Overlook Historic Neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, where John Deere and his family, along with many of the city’s early leaders, lived. The neighborhood features multiple historic homes that are open for touring, including the Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House.
- On the city’s southern edge, residents enjoy a riverfront view of the Rock River and close proximity to the Quad Cities International Airport and SouthPark Mall.
- Nature lovers have access to numerous parks where they can explore the Mississippi River and the bluffs overlooking it. Ben Butterworth Parkway offers a gorgeous river walk all the way to the downtown area. Sylvan Island features walking and biking trails, along with prime fishing opportunities.
- Places to check out:
East Moline, Illinois
- East Moline is located just to the east of Moline along the Mississippi River. Near downtown, neighborhoods enjoy close proximity to trails along the river, restaurants and the recently created Bend, East Moline’s latest riverfront development featuring an all-new hotel, events center, XPO Center, concert venue and more.
- Campbell’s Island, the site of the Battle of Rock Island Rapids during The War of 1812, is an island neighborhood in East Moline that offers visitors a pristine river view.
- Places to check out:
Rock Island, Illinois
- Situated directly across the river from Davenport is Rock Island, endearingly known as Rock Town to those who call it home.
- In downtown Rock Island, there’s beautiful Schwiebert Riverfront Park, which includes a splash pad, boat docks and a prime riverfront venue for fireworks. The downtown features restaurants, bars and shops.
- Just a few streets south is the Broadway Historic District, known for its 550 historic, 19th-century Victorian homes which have ties to the city’s early days.
- In the College Hill neighborhood, residents enjoy the resources of Augustana College and access to QC-style pizza at Harris Pizza and Poor Boys.
- The city’s Douglas Park neighborhood shares its namesake with historic Douglas Park, the stomping grounds of the original NFL’s Rock Island Independents, and the site of the first-ever NFL game.
- Rock Island residents have a choice for adventure just outside their front door, with Blackhawk State Historic Site, Longview Park, Sunset Park and many more offering nature lovers the freedom to step away from the city to enjoy some time with nature.
- If you are seeking 1920s, 30s, 40s or 50s charm then look no further as Rock Island has many neighborhoods from the Watch Hill to the Burgart’s Addition and the Weisman’s Subdivision. Curved roads, lots of shade trees and rolling hillsides feature beautiful architectural structured Tudor revival, arts & crafts, mid-century modern and generous square footage homes.
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