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Quad Cities IL Tourism and Sightseeing
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Where is Quad Cities Illinois?
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Quad Cities Illinois
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Quad Cities Illinois Tourism At a GlanceBest Time to Visit Quad Cities Illinois
The Quad Cities offers 4 seasons with spring, summer and fall being the busiest with a wealth of festivals and special events, river cruises, biking and hiking trails and a wealth of attractions. However, winter offers its own opportunities with snow covered park trails and cross country skiing. You will also find downhill skiing, snowboarding, and inner tube sledding hills at Ski Snowstar. In addition, this is a great time to get out of the cold and visit our museums, theatres, art galleries, botanical gardens, and even take in an IMAX movie.
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Average Quad Cities Weather
There is a very prominent change of seasons in the Quad Cities. Winter temperatures can range from the 50 to below zero. Spring visitors enjoy temps between 60 and 70. During the summer months temperatures range anywhere from 80 to 95 and Fall brings with it temps from 60 to 70. Each season offers its own beauty along the riverfront here in the Quad Cities. From snow covered river bluffs, and the fresh green and colorful flowers of spring, to the exciting heat of summer and the colorful pallet of Fall, all of these seasons add to the charm of the Quad Cities and its cities along the Mississippi River. Transportation
The Quad Cities is made up of the Mississippi riverfront cities of Davenport, Bettendorf in Iowa and Moline/East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois. The area is served by Interstates 80, 88, 74 and the Quad City International Airport (QCIA) located in Moline, Illinois. This airport offers direct flights from major cities throughout the U.S. www.qcairport.com. There is also a very strong metro bus system that operates throughout the Quad Cities. In-Season Costs
Quad Cities offers everything from full-service hotels to economy lodging and historic bed and breakfast inns. The region offers over 5,000 hotel/motel rooms, 48 hotels/motels, and 9 B&Bs. Prices for lodging can range anywhere from $50 a night to $130 per night depending on your interests and budget.
Dining in the Quad Cities is varied and delicious. Expect to pay $8 to $10 per person in casual dining establishments and up to $20 per person for fine dining establishments. You will find the traditional chain restaurants here, but there is a very large selection of family-owned, and ethnic restaurants to tempt your taste buds. Illinois Tourism - Quad Cities Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
With a population of over 400,000 the Quad Cities offers a broad range of activities and festivals for friends, families, and couples. From outdoor recreation, a zoo, and indoor/outdoor fun centers, to arts & cultural offerings, historical sites, nightlife, live music venues, micro-breweries, and shopping there is so much to see and do that it takes our four cities and two states to hold it all.
Major Attractions in and around town:
- John Deere Pavilion
- John Deere Family Mansions (Deere Wiman & Butterworth Center)
- Celebration Belle Riverboat
- Channel Cat Water Taxis
- Jumer’s Casino, Rhythm City Casino, Isle Casino (3 Casinos)
- Figge Art Museum
- Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre
- Family Museum
- John Hauberg Indian Museum
- Bucktown Center for the Arts
- Great River Bike Trail
- Rock Island Arsenal Island
- Tournament Players Club Deere Run Golf Course (20 Golf courses total in the area)
- Broadway, Independent Theatre, Musicals, National Concert Tours
- Festivals – Gumbo Ya Ya, QC Airshow, John Deere Classic PGA TOUR Event, Mississippi Valley Blues Fest, Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Fest, Tug Fest, River Roots Live Music Fest, Ya Maka My Weekend, Festival of Trees, Bald Eagle Days
Major Attractions within an hour:
- LeClaire, Iowa (Historic riverfront town w/shopping, restaurants/museums)
- Mississippi River Museum
- John Deere Historic Site
- Bishop Hill
- Loud Thunder Forest Preserve
- Maquoketa Caves
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Things to do in Quad Cities IL, Sightseeing and Quad Cities IL Tourism
Quad Cities IL Tourism - Planning a Quad Cities IL Vacation
Below is a list of Quad Cities IL tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan a Quad Cities IL Vacation! Find detailed information on the Quad Cities IL tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific Quad Cities IL travel category on the left hand menu.
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You can find Illinois tourist attractions and activities in all of Illinois's regions: Champaign, Chicago, Effingham, Joliet, Kankakee, Naperville, Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Springfield and Other.
Fun activities in Quad Cities IL include Celebration River Cruises, Kerasotes Galesburg ShowPlace 8 and Great Escape Moline 14.
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Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
Discover a fun-filled destination on the Mississippi River
Category: Moline Visitor Bureau near Quad Cities, Illinois
Description of this Quad Cities area Visitor Information entry: So much to see and do it takes four cities and two states to hold it all! Discover the Quad Cities on the mighty Mississippi River. Made up of the riverfront cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline and Rock Island in Illinois. The Quad Cities is just a 2 1/2 hour drive from Chicago, Illinois and DesMoines, Iowa. Enjoy world-class festivals, museums, galleries, casinos, riverboat excursions, John Deere actractions, biking trails, fantastic restaurants, shopping and great outdoor recreation. Find out about all there is to see and do in the Quad Cities at www.visitquadcities.com. You can view our online visitors guide and even order one to be delivered free of charge.
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Jumer's Casino & Hotel, Indoor Pool, Non Smoking Rooms, Restaurant
225,000 square feet entertainment complex
Category: Rock Island Hotel near Quad Cities, Illinois
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Description of this Quad Cities area Accommodation: Jumer’s Casino
The focus of the Art Moderne style Casino is a 42,500 square foot gaming floor that includes over 1,100 slot machines, 24 table games as well as poker and high stakes slot area. With a flair for the late Art Deco style of the late 1920s and early 1930s, the casino design blends sleek materials, exciting light effects and dramatic architectural details. A feature “Oculus Bar” provides the central focus of this area offering an upscale club feel with nightly live music. Located directly off of the casino’s gaming area are four unique restaurants offering a full buffet, upscale steak and seafood restaurant, causal diner and deli.
Hotel
Directly connected to the casino is a 205 room hotel which includes 11 luxury suites. This 5 story hotel provides dramatic views of the adjacent lake. The hotel design is based on the design concepts of the Modern Era seen in the work of Morris Lapidus. The modern exterior of ribbon windows and horizontal banding is accentuated by neon lighting and a signature J built into the façade. The hotel rooms offer guests plush accents and modern amenities.
Event Center
The facility also incorporates a 700 seat multipurpose
events center for concerts, trade shows,
corporate meetings and banquet functions. Our
experienced staff will assist with every aspect of your
event, providing customized menus, group room
blocks, state-of-the-art meeting technology, attentive
service and the right combination of facilities. The
hotel’s modern amenities, upscale accommodations
and exceptional service will create an unforgettable
conference, meeting or event experience.
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