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Emeis Golf Course

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Emeis Golf Course hosts the Quad Cities Amateur and delivers 18 holes of par-72 challenge across gently rolling terrain shaded by hundreds…

4500 W Central Park Ave (Davenport)

Emeis Golf Course hosts the Quad Cities Amateur and delivers 18 holes of par-72 challenge across gently rolling terrain shaded by hundreds of well-placed trees. It was christened by an Arnold Palmer and Gary Player exhibition, so go test your swing where legends did for a midweek reset.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, August 30, 2026

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When the Quad Cities heat kicks up, Fejervary Family Aquatic Center delivers a zero-depth pool for easy wading, a small slide for kiddos,…

1900 Telegraph Rd (Davenport)

When the Quad Cities heat kicks up, Fejervary Family Aquatic Center delivers a zero-depth pool for easy wading, a small slide for kiddos, and a larger slide for bigger thrills. Perfect for a quick midweek cool-down that feels like a mini-vacation without leaving town.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Black Hawk State Historic Site is a 213-acre park with Rock River trails and a nature preserve, plus a deep dive into Sauk and Meskwaki…

Park Office & Maintenance Shop, 1510 46th Ave (Rock Island)

Black Hawk State Historic Site is a 213-acre park with Rock River trails and a nature preserve, plus a deep dive into Sauk and Meskwaki history at the John Hauberg Museum. Sneak in a quiet hike this week, then daydream about hosting something epic at the CCC-built Watch Tower Lodge.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, August 25, 2026

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