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Welcome to The Quad Cities (IA & IL)

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Emily Hudson

So the Quad Cities makes up 4 towns along the Mississippi River. Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island. But this list will have a lil more than that. Follow along for some small town style and stuff. Full disclosure allot of dining 🍴🍽️

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Just a bunch of stuff from my brain at 3:30 a.m

So on the other side of the river in Rock Island is the botanical center. Every inch is covered in colored lights, even things you wouldn’t expect to be lit up are! With koi fish ponds, visits from Santa, crafts for the kids it’s again truly holida...

Quad City Botanical Center

The Village of East Davenport is like Harry Potter meets the year 2000. Every little nook and cranny is a locally owned shop where you actually meet the people who own the business and make the jewelry or clothing or wine. There are bars, restauran...

Village of East Davenport

This place…..ugh what can I say. Go in the summer while The Freight House Farmers Market is going on, live music, huge patio if you have to wait, but the bottomless mimosas loooooorrrddddd have mercy. Go just go.

The Diner

Ok so these clicks aren’t updated but look them up on Facebook, find where they are that day, GET THEIR EARLY, like 20 minutes before they open, order, get your food, go back to your hotel (oh stop and pick up a 6 pack of some IPA’s), get your glutt...

Floyd’s – Burgers and Sliders

So here’s one close to my heart,this is where I live and my absolute favorite place to eat. Family owned business and they are just the sweetest. Service is 5 ⭐️. Food is 5 ⭐️. I am gluten free and dairy free so it’s perfect for me. Portions are...

Cabos Cantina & Grill

So this is The Stoney Creek Inn in Moline, IL. It’s cozy, kind of a lumberjack feel. Very clean, very accommodating, and most importantly to me if you aren’t happy with something they refund your stay. Whirlpool rooms are great and very affordable...

Quad Cities, IL - Stoney Creek Hotels

Now for the Iowa side of things for hotels I highly recommend The holiday in on Elmore Ave in Davenport. What’s great about this hotel is that it’s attached to a restaurant/bar called the J Bar. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or just Cocktails. The roo...

Holiday Inn & Suites Davenport - IHG

Downtown Davenport is FULL of restaurants and shops. It may take some work to find the gems so I will showcase a few #1 is Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie. She appeared on Food Network, she’s hilarious on TikTok, and she and her team makes the best sweet ...

Oh So Sweet

Your #2 spot is to stop and visit Chef Rhea. Local business owner, in her restaurant everyday grinding it out for the love of food, her staff, and her guests. Again visit her socials and check out her ever changing menu and show her some love.

Cavort QC

#3 is Abernathy’s. This locally owned business is the most unique shop I’ve ever stepped foot in. There hasn’t been one time I haven’t bought something upon every visit, whether it’s a piece of jewelry or a cute tee. They have something for everyo...

Abernathy's

Lastly for one more shop I have to support one more small business. Elm Street Apothecary on Kimberly Road. If holistic is for you then Erica has it for you. Herbs, Teas, Leafs, and so much more. Please follow them on Facebook, and remember SHOP ...

**Exciting News from Elm Street... - Elm Street Apothecary

So this is Vanderveer Park in Davenport. If you could take these clicks and then imagine everything lit up in twinkle lights from head to toe during the holidays it is truly magical. There is ice skating of course as well. During the spring and su...

Vander Veer Botanical Park