Science museums: The Family Museum in Bettendorf is ideal for kids and parents alike, and it features an interactive, 28-foot model of part of the Mississippi River and a workshop for visitors to create their own unique inventions. Grab your kids and climb up into the cab of one of these behemoths - none of you will soon forget it!Ħ. John Deere Pavilion: Admire the ingenuity of century-old farm implements, and then marvel at the enormity of modern-day tractors and combines. Serious anglers should also be sure to test the waters in the newly formed Lost Grove Lake, which is a three-mile-long, no-wake fisherman's paradise, stocked with everything from bluegills to muskies.ħ. Fishing: Naturally, the Rock River and Mississippi River are excellent options for dropping a line. Herbert Hoover's birth house is also near by.Ĩ. In LeClair, Iowa, there's a museum devoted to riverboat pilots and one focusing on Buffalo Bill Cody.

With an intimate feel, it is perfect for families with small children. Exotic animals and American history: The Niabi Zoo, in Coal City, Ill., is home to more than 400 animal species. Gambling: Three casinos - Jumer's Casino and Hotel, Isle Casino Hotel and Conference Center, River City Casino - and Trackside Quad Cities Downs await you and your hard-earned (but hopefully expendable) income.ĩ. Here are the Top 10 reasons why a Midwestern staycation in the Quad Cities might just be your best option for some summer family fun.ġ0. The Quad Cities boast a fascinating history and surprising diversity of family friendly activities, along with a collection of golf courses that could be argued to be some of the most accessible, affordable and enjoyable in the nation.

It is here where the Rock River flows into the Mississippi River, and where visitors feel like they can actually feel through the bottoms of their shoes the strong, steady beat of America's Heartland. The 'Quad Cities' is the name applied collectively to Moline and Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa.

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