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) 4,448 Introduction Camanche (pronounced ca-manch even though the street in nearby Clinton with the same spelling is pronounced ca-man-che) is a typical bedroom community. Manufacturing jobs are long gone; proximity to jobs in Clinton and Quad Cities means many people live in Camanche and commute elsewhere.
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
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
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
