The best things to do in Quad Cities

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Malibu Jack's

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Long week with the kids in the Quad Cities? Malibu Jack's delivers miniature golf, bowling, laser tag, arcade madness, a drop tower, and…

858 Middle Rd (Bettendorf) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Long week with the kids in the Quad Cities? Malibu Jack's delivers miniature golf, bowling, laser tag, arcade madness, a drop tower, and the Bounce Beach kid's zone all under one giant roof. Perfect for a spontaneous midweek energy burn or a birthday that doesn’t end in frosting on your ceiling.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Sneak in a quick nine or grind on the lighted range at Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center, a 9-hole course born from a City of Davenport and…

6364 Northwest Blvd (Davenport) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Sneak in a quick nine or grind on the lighted range at Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center, a 9-hole course born from a City of Davenport and First Tee Quad Cities partnership. Expect ponds, forward tees, a huge putting and chipping setup, plus a 3-hole short course and youth First Tee programs.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Casual public water park with a pool, diving boards, and various slides.

2255 Middle Rd (Bettendorf)

Casual public water park with a pool, diving boards, and various slides.

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Emeis Golf Course

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Well-kept golf course featuring bunkers, doglegs and blind shots.

4500 W Central Park Ave (Davenport)

Well-kept golf course featuring bunkers, doglegs and blind shots.

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Aquatic center with a zero-depth pool featuring a small slide and a larger slide.

1900 Telegraph Rd (Davenport)

Aquatic center with a zero-depth pool featuring a small slide and a larger slide.

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High-energy entertainment space featuring trampolines, basketball hoops and a foam pit.

4800 Elmore Avenue Ste 300 (Davenport)

High-energy entertainment space featuring trampolines, basketball hoops and a foam pit.

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Relaxed cinema featuring modern releases as well as a balcony and rooftop theater, plus a lounge and bar.

325 E 2nd St (Davenport)

Relaxed cinema featuring modern releases as well as a balcony and rooftop theater, plus a lounge and bar.

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Rolling tract & nature preserve that has been associated with the Sauk people for hundred of years.

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

Rolling tract & nature preserve that has been associated with the Sauk people for hundred of years.

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Iron Tee Golf

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Fun facility featuring climate-controlled driving ranges for golf and a game room.

6909 Iron Tee Wy (Bettendorf)

Fun facility featuring climate-controlled driving ranges for golf and a game room.

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Indoor golf range and bar featuring computerized simulators, beer and lessons.

4800 Elmore Avenue #100 (Davenport)

Indoor golf range and bar featuring computerized simulators, beer and lessons.

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Membership-only club featuring a golf course, driving range, and brunch.

4315 E 60th St (Davenport)

Membership-only club featuring a golf course, driving range, and brunch.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

3601 E 53rd St (Davenport)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Large venue featuring trampolines, climbing structures, and a maze, plus a cafe.

400 S 14th Ave (Eldridge)

Large venue featuring trampolines, climbing structures, and a maze, plus a cafe.

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Hilly, challenging course featuring greens and tee boxes.

4335 Indiana Ave (Bettendorf)

Hilly, challenging course featuring greens and tee boxes.

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Opened in 1974, this public 18-hole golf course with ponds and a meandering creek features a driving range.

2999 Middle Rd (Bettendorf)

Opened in 1974, this public 18-hole golf course with ponds and a meandering creek features a driving range.

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