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 with local American Indians and in 1833 constructed the Federal-style mansion that is the centerpiece of the present-day museum site. New fur trade exhibit.
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 SitesImmerse 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 ExhibitsHistoric 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 GardensHistoric Mississippi River neighborhood with shopping, art, cafes, special street and park events.
Davenport, IA ShoppesState wildlife area offers 1,387 acres of forest and tallgrass prairie along the Mississippi River. Designated watchable wild...
Changing exhibitions of national, regional and local art....
See many forms of woodcarving: clocks, figurines, chains, decoys, toys. See carved pieces of a full-size carousel; view an Am...
Also known as the pope's church, this fine example of true medieval Gothic architecture was designated a basilica in 1956. Ho...