Why go
- Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States.
- Known for Mississippi River.
History
The Quad Cities is a region of five cities in the U.S. states of Iowa and Illinois: Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline in northwestern Illinois. These cities are the center of the Quad Cities metropolitan area, a region within the Mississippi River Valley, which as of 2025, had a population estimate of 380,452 and a Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population of 468,307, making it the 148th-largest MSA and 91st-largest CSA in the nation.
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop Opening hours: Sa, Su 06:00-20:00; Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 2008 Deer Drive · scooterscoffee.com
Regional, Restaurant · BTC payment via Menufy. · 1409 5th Avenue · funkydesi.menufy.com
Ice Cream · Small batch gourmet ice cream all made in store Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-21:00 · 1104 Mound Street, Davenport, 52802 · heresthescoopia.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 8255 Northwest Boulevard, Davenport, 52806 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 5701 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, 52807-3512 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:30; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 320 Northpark Mall, (IA), Davenport, 52806 · chick-fil-a.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00 · 300 Jason Way Court, Davenport, 52806 · locations.crackerbarrel.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · 2420 18th Street, Bettendorf, 52722 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 2711 18th Avenue, Rock Island, 61201 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Italian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 721 41st Avenue Drive, Moline, 61265 · locations.fazolis.com
Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2741 East 53rd Street, Davenport, 52807 · portillos.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 4650 16th Street, Moline, 61265 · locations.tacobell.com
Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 3721 State Street, Bettendorf, 52722 · teriyakimadness.com
Cafe · Cafe inside the DoubleTree by Hilton · 111 East 2nd Street · hilton.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5270 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, 52807 · locations.chipotle.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 1019 Mound Street, Davenport, 52803-3964 · order.online
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Fine Dining restaurant · 1015 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, 52722 · beefandbourbonchophouse.com
Hawaiian, Fast Food · Hawaiian fast food · 5256 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, 52807 · hawaiianbros.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 3629 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, 61265 · unclepetesgyros.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4420 16th Street, Moline, 61265
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant · 5345 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, 52807
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 902 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, 52806 · china2008davenport.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 2660 East 53rd Street, Davenport, 52807 · flavorsofindiaus.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 102 East 3rd Street, 52801
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
Mongolian, Restaurant · Mongolian restaurant · 901 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, 52807
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 1008 Harrison Street, Davenport, 52803
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 3232 Middle Road, Bettendorf, 52722 · starbucks.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2535 18th Street, Bettendorf, 52722-3214 · dairyqueen.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 3410 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, 52807 · locations.panerabread.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3400 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, 52806 · culvers.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 895 West 4th Street, Milan, 61264 · locations.kfc.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 8200 Northwest Boulevard, Davenport, 52806 · locations.dennys.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 150 19th Avenue, Moline, 61265 · locations.papajohns.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 330 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, 52806 · olivegarden.com
151 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Quad City International Airport (MLI) 5.7 mi to the centre
2200 69th Ave, Moline, IL 61265 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A319, A320) · 4 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, ERJ-145, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Air France AF (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN) 6.5 mi to the centre
9230 N Harrison St, Davenport, IA 52806 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.5 mi from the centre · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
John Deere Commons Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.6 mi from the centre · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
Isle Casino Hotel Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.3 mi from the centre · Channel Cat Water Taxi
Riverbend Commons Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.7 mi from the centre · Channel Cat Water Taxi
Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park - John Deere Commons
Ferry route · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park Ferry Terminal – John Deere Commons Ferry Terminal
Ferry route · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
Isle Casino Hotel - Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park
Ferry route · Metro Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District
John Deere Commons - Riverbend Commons
Ferry route · Channel Cat Water Taxi
Riverbend Commons - Isle Casino Hotel
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park Ferry Terminal, 1.5 mi); routes include Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park - John Deere Commons, Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park Ferry Terminal – John Deere Commons Ferry Terminal, Isle Casino Hotel - Village of East Davenport, Lindsay Park.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Metro · Rock Island, Illinois · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Davenport, Iowa · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach