Population (2010) 1,647 Introduction Port Byron is perhaps best known as the town that competes against Le Claire, Iowa in the annual TugFest, but it is also a popular place to grab a bite to eat or a drink at one of the establishments along Main Street.
Population (2010) 959 Introduction The Mississippi River makes a sharp turn to the west at Rapids City, a direction it follows for the next 40 miles. The town gets its name from the rapids that ran from here to Rock Island until the Army Corps of Engineers constructed the
Population (2010) 26,885 Introduction The first time I drove through Clinton, I noted “some towns look like they struggled from the very beginning; Clinton is one of those towns.” Appearances can be deceiving, though, as I learned. Driving through, you don’t get a sense of the city’s well-to-do past.
Population (2010) 39,018 Introduction Like its neighbors, Rock Island has a compact downtown with plenty of food and drink options and no shortage of activities to keep you busy for a few days. Visitor Information Direct your questions to Visit Quad Cities (563.322.3911). NOTE: See the Quad
Population (2010) 1,863 Introduction Hampton is a quaint, small rivertown with good river views and a couple of good reasons to stick around for a little while. Visitor Information If you arrive in the area on eastbound Interstate 80, there is an Illinois Welcome Center just
Population (2010) 21,302 Introduction East Moline is something of a forgotten city in the Quad Cities. It took a big hit in the 1980s when the region's factories closed and has struggled to find a way to bounce back. New riverfront developments will offer some help. It doesn't have
