Where over 175 years of history meets new traditions. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty along the Mississippi River at Schweibert 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.
Rock Island has long been known as a melting pot of different cultures, but thanks to a new downtown restaurant, it’s also a melting pot of flavor. It’s not every restaurant you can walk into and order a plate of....
15 July, 2017 Food
By Sean Leary One of the most diverse and intriguing showcases for area entertainment since its debut. With everything from burlesque to comedy to theater to drag shows to live music to lip sync battles to dueling...
15 July, 2017 Culture
By Brian Krans Purists may shake their heads, claiming a true martini is made only with vodka or gin. But we feel the iconic martini glass— whether held by Julia Child or James Bond—deserved more of an artist’s pe...
15 July, 2017 BusinessWe 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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