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Davenport, Iowa

  • Colonel Davenport

    Tour guides recall the army fort construction that brought George Davenport to Rock Island on the Mississippi (now home to the Rock Island Arsenal) in 1816. Davenport developed a prosperous fur trade ...
    Colonel Davenport

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Schuetzen Park Historic Site

This site holds many special memories for generations of local German-Americans and other area residents. In 1870, the Davenport Schützengesellschaft (later called the Schützen Verein) created this "Schützenpark"

Davenport, IA Historic Sites


River Music Experience

Immerse yourself in the roots of music with over 5,000 square feet of interactive audio-visual exhibits, multiple theaters, educational displays, and live music performances. In downtown Davenport on banks of the Mississippi River.

Davenport, IA Exhibits


Vander Veer Botanical Park

Historic botanical park with conservatory and growing house, outdoor gardens, fountains, and sculpture. Nationally recognized rose garden and Hosta Glade, and the largest public rose garden in the Quad Cities. Admission fee for conservatory only.

Davenport, IA Botanical Gardens

Things to do near Davenport, IA

Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel

High-stakes action with more than 1000 slots and 30 table games. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner....

Riverside Gardens

The 13-acre garden includes 25 flower beds, wetland and prairie areas, natural trail, gazebo, arbor. Historical plants along ...

Mathias Ham House Historic Site

View Italianate limestone mansion, built in 1856 and authentically restored and furnished. Also visit 1833 double log house w...

Bickelhaupt Arboretum

View 14 acres of labeled trees, shrubs and perennials. One of the top 10 public conifer collections in the U.S. The Visitors ...