About this city
Davenport is the largest and most vibrant metropolis of the Quad Cities region, beautifully terraced along the expansive northern banks of the upper Mississippi River. Founded in 1836, the city developed a highly robust manufacturing profile, driven by its strategic proximity to the historic Rock Island Arsenal and heavy riverboat trade. Davenport seamlessly balances its industrial past with a highly progressive urban identity, boasting a brilliantly revitalized neon-lit riverfront arts district, world-class modern art museums, and a legendary devotion to live blues music and summer festivals.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
View stunning glass architecture and contemporary art at the Figge Art Museum, stroll the soaring historic paths of the skybridge for panoramic river views, and historical mansions at the Village of East Davenport.
