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Adler Theater
136 E. 3rd Street Davenport, IA. 52801
563-326-8500
This historic art deco masterpiece built in the early 1930s and restored in the 1980s. It has a 2,400 seating capacity, and hosts a variety of entertainment, including Broadway musicals, the Quad City Symphony, alternative music, rock, country, stand-up comedy and ballet.
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Vander Veer Botanical Center and Park
14 W. Central Park Avenue, Davenport, Iowa
(563) 326-7818
The Park
Since its establishment in 1885, gardens and floral displays have been a tradition at this beautiful 33-acre park. Inviting visitors to stroll from the Conservatory to the Stone Fountain, the park grounds are home to an extensive collection of gardens and trees, including many planted during the early 1890's; maps are available at the Park Store.
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German American Heritage Center
German American Heritage Center
712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, Iowa.
(563) 322-8844
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Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre
717 W. 12th & Division Streets, Davenport, IA
(563) 324-1933
www.putnam.org
The Putnam and the awe-inspiring IMAX Theatre provide a unique multi-sensory experience called "Entertainment for Your Mind."
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John Deere & Company World Headquarters
One John Deere Place Moline, IL 61265
(800) 765-9588
The Deere & Company World Headquarters is located on 1,400 acres of beautifully kept land and is home to a variety of wildlife including white tail deer, ducks, geese and swans.
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River Music Experience
129 N. Main Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801
877-326-1333
Rock-n-roll. Jazz. Gospel. Country. Blues. These are authentic American musical genres born and bred in the U.S.A., and they're all on display at the River Music Experience.
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Figge Art Museum
Come visit the glistening new Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport, Iowa. This community-centered facility is a gathering place for residents and visitors alike to experience and enjoy the visual arts. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, this 100,000 square foot museum, designed by British architect David Chipperfield, includes: nine permanent collection galleries, traveling exhibition galleries, art studios for children and adults, Learn to Look Gallery and Family Activity Center, 140 seat auditorium, library and research stacks, museum store, and a full service restaurant.
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| 70th Anniversary of the Great River Road - Saturday, September 27, 2008The Mississippi Parkway Commission meets to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Great River Road.
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| Davenport/Bettendorf, Iowa Interactive Map
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Welcome to Davenport & Bettendorf!
100,000 residents strong, Davenport is the hub of of a 400,000 strong Quad Cities, along with neighboring Bettendorf and the Illinois cities of Moline, East Moline and Rock Island. It is Iowa's third-largest city. The seat of Scott County, the community of 100,000 was founded in 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and named after his friend Colonel George Davenport following the signing of a peace treaty by Sac chief Keokuk and Gen. Winfield Scott, ending the Black Hawk War.
Several well-known annual music festivals take place in Davenport. Notable festivals are the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, The Mississippi Valley Fair, and the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, dedicated to Davenport native Bix Beiderbecke. An internationally known seven-mile (11 km) foot race called the Bix 7 is run during the festival.
Davenport won the "2007 City Livability Award" for RiverVision, a bi-state collaboration between Davenport and Rock Island to transform the Mississippi River’s edge into one of the most compelling waterfronts in the nation. It is also home to the amazing Figge Art Museum.
With unparalleled opportunities for dining, entertainment -- don't miss the Isle of Capri and Rhythm City Casinos, as well as Penguin's Comedy Club -- recreation and more, not to mention some breathtaking views of the mighty Mississippi River, the area of Davenport & Bettendorf is an ideal stop along Iowa's Great River Road.
Area Attractions and Locations
Find the best resources for local tourism attractions, entertainment venues, recreation opportunities, dining options, lodging choices and travel services in the six convenient clickable categories below. Create an itinerary and add your favorites to your next trip to the Iowa Great River Road. (Click here for an interactive map)
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