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.
Blue Cat Brew Pub still has the energy and excitement of a new restaurant after 24 strong years in downtown Rock Island. This is no more apparent than with yet another first-prize award during the Culinary Classic...
15 June, 2018 Uncategorized
Peer pressure can be positive, too, so a number of Rock Island community partners are banding together to encourage everyone to read over summer by launching the Rock Town Reads “Show Us Your Book” soc...
15 June, 2018 Culture
One full year into his service as Alderman of the Fifth Ward, we caught up with the busy 29-year old who represents downtown and its historic near neighborhood areas. Now one year into your term as alderman, is it...
15 June, 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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