The Quad Cities is a must-see, kick @$$, regional destination filled with rich, unique history and driven by People, Partnerships and Personality. We’re full of real fun and real experiences, and were proud to call this place home.

Bringing citizens outside to explore, strengthening neighborly bonds, and creating picturesque landscapes; the Mississippi River is the heart of the Quad Cities. 2,350 miles of a majority south-flowing current, the Quad Cities is the only area where the current flows east to west.

Start exploring and indulge in the many diverse experiences and adventures that await you on our bend of the Mississippi River, through tours, museums, special events, shopping districts, and other attractions that have become favorites among our visitors and Quad Citizens.

Whether you’re a visitor or a Quad Citizen looking to indulge in the best the Quad Cities has to offer, we have you covered. Use the helpful hints and information on this page to help you find your way, plan your trip, and enjoy our region.

The Quad Cities is a must-experience regional destination filled with a rich history that Quad Citizens are proud to share. We also have some interesting things about us which set us apart that you may not know.

The Quad Cities prides itself on a jam-packed event calendar, and if we can be honest for a minute - you won’t want to miss a second of the action. From live music festivals and concerts, art fairs, and holiday parades, to traveling exhibits, cultural events, and amazing races there is always a celebration and special event going on in the QC.

The Quad Cities is where world-class and hassle-free collide. It’s a bi-state family of communities in Iowa and Illinois on the Mississippi River. Home to John Deere and Ag innovation. We’re the birthplace of sliced bread, NFL football and it’s where we invented taco pizza, the computer, and chiropractic care.

The Quad Cities is a dynamic family of communities on the Mississippi River where the river bends to run directly east to west. This bi-state (IA/IL), multi-city region is the largest metropolitan area on the upper Mississippi River between St. Louis and Minneapolis.

Preserving the past, creating memories, and looking forward to the future are essential dynamics of life in the Quad Cities. From museums dedicated to art, science, military, trucking, and geology, to those honoring past eras and people, each of our museums delivers something completely different and each opens the doors to discovery and learning.

Set up a picnic, walk through a botanical center or conservatory, visit a marshland setting, learn about plants, and take in all the lovely colors and biodiversity of the Quad Cities.