Welcome to Moline & the Quad Cities!

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Welcome to Moline & the Quad Cities!

Food scene

Enjoy music and fabulous food on Friday nights in the summer at this outdoor festival in downtown Moline. The Mercado on 5th has been growing and adding vendors. Next year it will go indoors to expand hours and add even more great food options!
Mercado on Fifth
423 12th St
Enjoy music and fabulous food on Friday nights in the summer at this outdoor festival in downtown Moline. The Mercado on 5th has been growing and adding vendors. Next year it will go indoors to expand hours and add even more great food options!
Fire up the BBQ! Jerry's Market is known to locals and foodies as having one of the best meat selections in the QC! This little gem is located within two blocks of your location! Grab a couple of steaks and enjoy a home cooked BBQ meal for the evening.
Jerry's Market
1609 17th St
Fire up the BBQ! Jerry's Market is known to locals and foodies as having one of the best meat selections in the QC! This little gem is located within two blocks of your location! Grab a couple of steaks and enjoy a home cooked BBQ meal for the evening.
If you like Thai food, this is a must visit. Located on Moline's historic 5th Avenue, you can take out or eat in.
LemonGrass Cafe
1419 5th Ave
If you like Thai food, this is a must visit. Located on Moline's historic 5th Avenue, you can take out or eat in.
"Lago's" as the locals call it, has been in continuous operation at this location since 1909. Known for its chocolate and hot fudge, you can also get a great egg salad sandwich and root beer float for lunch at the counter!
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Lagomarcino's Confectionery
2132 E 11th St
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"Lago's" as the locals call it, has been in continuous operation at this location since 1909. Known for its chocolate and hot fudge, you can also get a great egg salad sandwich and root beer float for lunch at the counter!
Ok, so the building is a bit rough around the edges. Don't let that fool you, the food is authentic, fantastic and has the best Mexican restaurant margarita ever. Best news of all, you can have a few and walk just a block home without having to get in a car! Be careful crossing the street though.
El Mariachi Restaurante
1317 15th St
Ok, so the building is a bit rough around the edges. Don't let that fool you, the food is authentic, fantastic and has the best Mexican restaurant margarita ever. Best news of all, you can have a few and walk just a block home without having to get in a car! Be careful crossing the street though.
Best mocha in town, and live piano music on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Breakfast served all day, along with rotating lunch specials.
Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd
1525 3rd Avenue A
Best mocha in town, and live piano music on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Breakfast served all day, along with rotating lunch specials.
Great for dine in or take out, also open for lunch. Authentic Vietnamese restaurant with fabulous food and a friendly atmosphere. Great for families and groups too.
Le Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant
1606 5th Ave
Great for dine in or take out, also open for lunch. Authentic Vietnamese restaurant with fabulous food and a friendly atmosphere. Great for families and groups too.
Welcome to the hippest new downtown spot! The Syndicate Bar & Bistro is the most cosmopolitan thing to happen to the Quad Cities since...well the cosmopolitan! Fabulous French inspired bistro food, great cocktail menu and inspiring decor. You'll feel like you're downtown Chicago. Save room for the lemon tart dessert, you won't be sorry.
Fifth Avenue Syndicate
1630 5th Ave
Welcome to the hippest new downtown spot! The Syndicate Bar & Bistro is the most cosmopolitan thing to happen to the Quad Cities since...well the cosmopolitan! Fabulous French inspired bistro food, great cocktail menu and inspiring decor. You'll feel like you're downtown Chicago. Save room for the lemon tart dessert, you won't be sorry.
The extensive menu and variety of options has something for everyone, and great burgers. Also, there is music on the patio on Friday nights in the summer. Serves lunch and dinner with a smile!
River House Bar & Grill
1510 River Dr
The extensive menu and variety of options has something for everyone, and great burgers. Also, there is music on the patio on Friday nights in the summer. Serves lunch and dinner with a smile!
Upscale steakhouse with great salads. Extensive bar and if you're a solo traveler, a meal at the bar is a great way to scope out the scene while not being in the middle of it. Located next to the John Deere Pavilion and serves lunch and dinner. Groups might call ahead to reserve the larger table or the private room for larger groups.
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Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
1300 River Dr
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Upscale steakhouse with great salads. Extensive bar and if you're a solo traveler, a meal at the bar is a great way to scope out the scene while not being in the middle of it. Located next to the John Deere Pavilion and serves lunch and dinner. Groups might call ahead to reserve the larger table or the private room for larger groups.
Two words: Turtle shake. Ok....here are a few more words: vegan dairy-free chocolate mint ice cream (in a waffle cup). Actually no matter what you get it will be delicious. Open year round and is a MUST if you're not from the QC. If you are, no explanation is required.
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Whitey's Ice Cream
1230 W Locust St
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Two words: Turtle shake. Ok....here are a few more words: vegan dairy-free chocolate mint ice cream (in a waffle cup). Actually no matter what you get it will be delicious. Open year round and is a MUST if you're not from the QC. If you are, no explanation is required.
You really can't ever go wrong with pancakes, and Meli's has more than just pancakes! Great food in our historic downtown. Best bet for breakfast or brunch!
Meli's Pancake House
1320 5th Avenue
You really can't ever go wrong with pancakes, and Meli's has more than just pancakes! Great food in our historic downtown. Best bet for breakfast or brunch!
If you absolutely must have your half caff chai latte in the morning you’re in luck. QC fuel is two blocks away and has a convenient drive through!
QC Fuel
1806 15th Street Place
If you absolutely must have your half caff chai latte in the morning you’re in luck. QC fuel is two blocks away and has a convenient drive through!

For your pooch

Take a short walk down the hill and treat your dog to a social hour! This new downtown Moline Dog Park has a section for small dogs and one for large dogs so you pooch feels safe! Open during daylight hours.
Butterworth Dog Park
8th Avenue
Take a short walk down the hill and treat your dog to a social hour! This new downtown Moline Dog Park has a section for small dogs and one for large dogs so you pooch feels safe! Open during daylight hours.

Sightseeing

You might think that a tractor museum is just for kids. But then you wouldn't have been to the John Deere Pavilion! Definitely things for kids, but also lots of good and entertaining information for adults about history, farming practices and new technology. If you think you can drive a bulldozer, you'll have the chance on the video simulator!
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John Deere Pavilion
1400 River Dr
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You might think that a tractor museum is just for kids. But then you wouldn't have been to the John Deere Pavilion! Definitely things for kids, but also lots of good and entertaining information for adults about history, farming practices and new technology. If you think you can drive a bulldozer, you'll have the chance on the video simulator!
The Figge is a local favorite for art, activities and even yoga on the weekends. Check their website for current exhibits, films and special activities. Great gift shop and restaurant (open for lunch only).
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Figge Art Museum
225 W 2nd St
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The Figge is a local favorite for art, activities and even yoga on the weekends. Check their website for current exhibits, films and special activities. Great gift shop and restaurant (open for lunch only).
The Rock Island Arsenal is home to the First Army HeadQuarters. There, you can visit a historic cemetery, Colonel Davenport's historic home, and see and learn about how locks & dams on the Mississippi River work. U.S. Citizens can get a visitor permit for a year by visiting the visitor center. Search online for further information and instructions to visitors and for the area you'd like to visit.
Rock Island Arsenal
The Rock Island Arsenal is home to the First Army HeadQuarters. There, you can visit a historic cemetery, Colonel Davenport's historic home, and see and learn about how locks & dams on the Mississippi River work. U.S. Citizens can get a visitor permit for a year by visiting the visitor center. Search online for further information and instructions to visitors and for the area you'd like to visit.
The Quad Cities was inhabited by Native Americans long before settlers came to this area. The history of these people and their leaders (particularly Chief Black Hawk) is on display at the historic site, a short drive from your little home in Moline. Check the hours of operation and don't miss an opportunity to learn about this rich culture and history.
Black Hawk State Historic Site
1510 11th St
The Quad Cities was inhabited by Native Americans long before settlers came to this area. The history of these people and their leaders (particularly Chief Black Hawk) is on display at the historic site, a short drive from your little home in Moline. Check the hours of operation and don't miss an opportunity to learn about this rich culture and history.
Bass Street Landing is a public plaza that hosts summer concerts on Thursday evenings. Grab a lawn chair and come listen to live music ranging from rock to jazz. Take a walk on the nearby river path before or after the show!
Bass Street Landing Plaza
1601 River Dr
Bass Street Landing is a public plaza that hosts summer concerts on Thursday evenings. Grab a lawn chair and come listen to live music ranging from rock to jazz. Take a walk on the nearby river path before or after the show!

Shows & Events

Be sure to check out Visit Quad Cities website to see what's happening in the Quad Cities during your stay, there's sure to be a lot! https://visitquadcities.com/
Well if you're here for a show or event, you already know! The Tax Slayer is a 12,000 seat arena and has hosted live events from Paul McCartney to arena football and the Long Island Medium. Check the website and grab tickets while you're in town! Twelve minute walk down the hill if you don't want to deal with parking.
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TaxSlayer Center
1201 River Dr
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Well if you're here for a show or event, you already know! The Tax Slayer is a 12,000 seat arena and has hosted live events from Paul McCartney to arena football and the Long Island Medium. Check the website and grab tickets while you're in town! Twelve minute walk down the hill if you don't want to deal with parking.
Welcome to the Quad Cities' newest "scene"! The 4,000 seat Rust Belt has great shows, and has started to develop the rest of the property with restaurants (two), a salon, coffee shop and a maker's space specializing in architectural and industrial furniture.
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The Rust Belt
533 12th Ave
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Welcome to the Quad Cities' newest "scene"! The 4,000 seat Rust Belt has great shows, and has started to develop the rest of the property with restaurants (two), a salon, coffee shop and a maker's space specializing in architectural and industrial furniture.
We are extremely fortunate to have an excellent professional ballet company in the quad cities. Check the website for show times/events throughout the year. Of course you won’t want to miss The Nutcracker at holiday time!
Ballet Quad Cities
617 17th St
We are extremely fortunate to have an excellent professional ballet company in the quad cities. Check the website for show times/events throughout the year. Of course you won’t want to miss The Nutcracker at holiday time!

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VisitQC is a great resource for eats & activities-See below!

Check out Visit QC Website: https://visitquadcities.com/ for a list of fun things happening in the QC during your stay!