Spend a weekend exploring the cultural attractions in the Quad Cities, sampling the region’s good food, fine museums, and excellent locally-brewed beer.
TO DO
The museums are cool, but I suggest branching out and experiencing something different.
Figge Art Museum (Davenport), Chocolate Manor (Davenport), Bucktown Center for the Arts (Davenport), River Music Experience (Davenport),
FOOD
Taste the diversity is food choices, from comfort food to ethnic.
Blue Cat Brew Pub (Rock Island), Exotic Thai (Davenport or Moline), El Mariachi (Moline), Jim’s Rib Haven (Rock Island). In the mood for fine dining? Le Figaro French Restaurant (Rock Island) or the Red Crow Grill (Bettendorf),
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
The best options involve music; pick up the River Cities’ Reader to find out who’s playing or to find out what’s happening in the local theater scene. Check out these places for local and regional bands.
Redstone Room (Davenport), Bent River Brewing Company (Moline), Comedy Sportz (Rock Island), Quad City Symphony (Quad Cities Overview).
STAY
This is a no-brainer. Choose one of the these two bed-and-breakfasts:
Beiderbecke Inn (Davenport) or Victorian Inn (Rock Island)
FESTIVAL
It’s about the music again. Get to the QC for one of these festivals:
Beiderbecke Jazz Festival in late July or River Roots Live/RibFest in late August (Quad Cities overview)
