Where over 175 years of history meets new traditions. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty along the Mississippi River at Schwiebert Park, take a bike ride on the Great River Trail and explore the Quad City Botanical Center. Enjoy an eclectic mix of restaurants, sip craft cocktails and pick up some farm fresh produce. Experience a rich local art scene, take in a yoga class or laugh the night away. Please make yourself at home. We do.
By Tracy Jacks Great care and pride for ingredients sets this labor of love apart. They say opening your own business can be a labor of love. For Scott Krulik and his wife Pennapa, their business is the living emb...
15 March, 2018 Food
By Sean Leary Self-care is the core of this downtown relaxation products shop. A new shop has “splashed” on to the scene in downtown Rock Island. Splash in the Shoppes on 2nd located at 1700 2nd Avenue, Suite 1, l...
15 March, 2018 Business
By Sean Leary Founding members always envisioned the gardens growing in Rock Island. Great things are always blooming at the Quad City Botanical Center.Over the past 20 years, the facility at 2525 4th Ave., Rock I...
15 March, 2018 CultureWe host signature events through out the year. These cultural mainstays bring thousands of visitors to downtown and provide fun for the whole family.
Rock Island was the first city of the Quad Cities to create loft housing 16 years ago.
Don’t just take our word that downtown is a great place to live. Thousands of people call it home.
There’s an opportunity to shop local and experience our culture on every block.
Not only is it a great place to live, but Rock Island is a great place to work or start a business.
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