Potosi

Population (2010) 688 Introduction The sign welcoming you to Potosi says “World’s Longest Main Street.” Maybe I’m over-thinking this, but I haven’t been able to figure out what this claim actually means. Robert Ripley (Ripley’s Believe It or Not) once said that Potosi “was the smallest town with the

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Galena

Population (2010) 3,429 Introduction The oldest city in northern Illinois, Galena was more populous than Chicago at one time and has the infrastructure for a city three times its current population. It has a compact center of well-preserved 19th-century commercial buildings tucked into a narrow river valley; terraces race

By |2024-05-26T11:17:59-05:00October 11th, 2009|Illinois|3 Comments

McGregor

Population (2010) 871 Introduction McGregor is a special 21st century river town, one in which the past feels connected to the present. Don’t rush yourself here. Take time to stroll Main Street, chat with locals, eat a meal, hike at Pikes Peak State Park, and grab some z’s at

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Dubuque

Population (2010) 57,637 Introduction Dubuque is an exciting place to visit these days, as the historic core fills back in with residents and small businesses. There's a lot of energy in this old city, enough to entice visitors back time and again. Visitor Information The

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LeClaire

Population (2010) 3,765 Introduction Le Claire is a storied river town, a classic Mississippi River port that boomed in the mid-19th century before suffering through a bust period as river commerce declined. Le Claire is located at an area along the Mississippi known as the Point, the spot where

By |2024-05-25T15:20:00-05:00September 19th, 2009|Iowa|1 Comment

Moline

Population (2010) 43,483 Introduction Moline is a fun city to visit, with a lively city center, good food, and no shortage of things to keep you busy. Visitor Information Direct your questions to Visit Quad Cities (563.322.3911). NOTE: See the Quad Cities overview for regional information, including more

By |2024-05-26T11:51:35-05:00May 3rd, 2009|Illinois|Comments Off on Moline
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