DISCOVER THE HERITAGE
Discover America’s Heartland through fun-filled agricultural tours that provide new experiences for your group tour guests. In the home of John Deere and ag innovation, start your tour in Grand Detour, Illinois, at the John Deere Historic Site. Visit the historic Deere-Wiman and Butterworth Center mansions for a guided tour, and the John Deere Pavilion for an up-close and personal look at the equipment behind the future. Don’t forget to check out the gift shop and enjoy the John Deere Store. Discover the roots, history and modern day functions of John Deere on the John Deere Trail – sign up for this free self-guided experience here: johndeeretrail.com
Step back in time through tour stops that tell stories about the Quad Cities’ past. Arrive for lunch at the John Hauberg Museum of Native American Life at Black Hawk State Historic Site. Your catered lunch includes a presentation by park officials on the park’s history and the Native Americans who lived there long ago. Spend an afternoon at Rock Island Arsenal, an active military base, for narrated tours full of history and patriotism.
SOAK IN LOCAL FLAVOR
Have lunch at The Machine Shed, an award-winning restaurant serving up delicious meals straight from the heartland. Or enjoy a state-of-the-art robotic dairy tour at Cinnamon Ridge Farms. Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse is on the menu for a wonderful dinner theater experience. And for a sweet reward, don’t miss making a stop at Whitey’s Ice Cream or Lagomarcino’s, a fourth-generation store of classic treats.
Experience the Quad Cities through arts and cultural itineraries that will entertain and add even more to your group’s experiences. Start your day with a visit to the Figge Art Museum, where Wood, Warhol, Chagall, and Picasso are a few of the famous artists to discover. Spend the afternoon at the Quad City Botanical Center in the lovely indoor tropical gardens and relaxing outdoor gardens.
CRUISE & PLAY
The Mississippi River is one of the world’s most popular attractions, and your adventure takes place aboard fun-filled riverboats. Two riverboats, the Celebration Belle and Riverboat Twilight, as well as the Channel Cat Water Taxi, offer unique cruising opportunities for all visitors. For small, adventurous groups, visit Lock & Dam 15 during one of their summer tours. Quad Cities Kayak River Adventures and Rebecca’s Rock River Rentals offer guided paddling excursions for groups of all skill levels.
Baseball enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Quad Cities’ beautiful riverfront ballpark, Modern Woodmen Park, voted No. 1 minor league Stadium by USA Today. For more evening entertainment options, try your luck at one of three area casinos: Rhythm City Casino Resort, Bally’s Quad Cities Casino & Hotel, or Isle Casino & Hotel. Many festivals and riverfront community celebrations also happen throughout the summer.
With so much to choose from, Visit Quad Cities will work closely with you to identify your specific needs, and can offer a variety of ways to enhance your tour with entertainment, one-of-a-kind experiences, production tours, festivals, events, and more.
Visit Quad Cities
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Celebration Belle riverboat
Photo courtesy of Visit Quad Cities
