Straddling the confluence of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers, the Quad Cities area comprises Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline, Illinois. As the only section of the Mississippi that flows from east to west, it is geographically unique. Its tightly knit riverside towns thrived due to thoughtful planning and effective leadership. Today, the Quad Cities rest amid the fertile farmland known as “America’s Breadbasket”—the nation’s most expansive and scenic agricultural region—and is home to agribusiness giants including John Deere.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
John Deere Pavilion & the John Deere Homes
See the Deere family homes and discover the inventions that changed American farming at the John Deere Pavilion.
Putnam Museum
Get a private, insider’s view of Davenport’s premier natural history and science museum, the Putnam.
Iowa Farm Visit
Visit Cinnamon Ridge, a family-run Midwestern farm, and discover what it takes to put food on America’s table.
Figge Art Museum
Celebrate the Midwest’s visual arts with a guided tour of the region’s premier museum.
Quad Cities by Bicycle
Discover the Mississippi River by bicycle during a guided tour along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway.
Rock Island Arsenal
Delve into the history and modern operations of key US Army installation at the Rock Island Arsenal.
