Mary Lou & Mike
Mary Lou & Mike
Things to Do
Near the Homewood and Staybridge Suites
Within a 5 minute walk, there are many restaurants (Buffalo Wild Wings, Flips Pancakes, 5 Guys burgers, Bad Boy'z Pizza, Los Agaves, Pancheros), several bars (The Ridge, Candy's), a coffee shop, and even Cold Stone Creamery.
Within a 10 minute walk is Cinemark Davenport movie theater, Granite City (brewery and restaurant), Biaggi's (great Italian), Texas Road House, Red Robin Burgers & Brews.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
Dinner playhouse in a historic 1921 venue. Up close and personal with a little over 330 seats.
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL is playing that weekend! Broadway show done in the roaring 20's.
$68 includes dinner and the show.
June 13, 15 and 18 at 5:45-9:30pm.
You will need reservations. Maybe we can get a group to go Sunday evening.
John Deere Pavilion
Also called John Deere Commons. JD equipment with interactive displays on innovation and technology. Some big toys here to climb up on, old and new! Free. Open Monday 1-5, Tuesday-Saturday 9-5, closed Sunday. The John Deere Store is next door.
Village of East Davenport
Lots of shops, restaurants and bars. Park and you can walk to all of them. Lagomarcino's has homemade ice cream and chocolates. Wide River Winery.
Channel Cat Water Taxi
This ferry is a great way to enjoy the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa. It stops at John Deere Commons / Pavilion, the Village of East Davenport, the Isle of Casino & Hotel, and Ben Butterworth Parkway, which has a beautiful 10,000 step walking path beside the river.
Celebration River Cruises
Lunch and dinner cruises on the Mississippi River.
Backwater Gamblers Ski Site
See a water ski performance on Sundays and Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Show is 1 hour plus intermission.
Maquoketa Caves State Park, dinner and drive-in movie
With more caves than any state park, Maquoketa Caves is one of Iowa’s most unique outdoor attractions. Hike the six-mile trail system linking the caves and scenic overlooks. 50 minute drive.
Bluff Lake Catfish Farm Restaurant has all you can eat shrimp and chicken on Sundays 11-8pm $18.99
https://www.blufflakecatfishfarm.com/
Drive-In Theatre is on the way home
Adler Theatre
Concerts and shows. Theatre seats 2,400 people.
The Rust Belt
Concerts and shows in a former automobile manufacturing plant from the early 1900's. Standing capacity of 2,500. There are also a few tables. Some folks take in bag chairs.
Vibrant Arena at The MARK
Concerts and shows. Seats 12,000.
Rock Island Arsenal Museum
Free! Open Tuesday – Saturday 10AM – 4PM. May need to do approvals before you come - there is a process.
McManus Park
Great place to take the kids. 8 minute drive from Homewood or Staybridge Suites.
KIWANIS PARK
Features a picnic shelter, playground, baseball field and courts for tennis and pickleball.
4223 Greenbrier Drive, Bettendorf Iowa.
5 minute drive from Homewood or Staybridge Suites.
Use Maps.
No website for this park.
The Landing Aquatic Center
This is almost done being built. Opens May 2025!
TBK Bank Entertainment Center
Bowling, Laser tag, escape rooms, arcade games, gym, sand volleyball. Plus bar and restaurant.
Quad City Music Guild
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is playing at Prospect Park in Moline June 12-15. You will need reservations. Show times are 7:30pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 2pm on Sunday.
Le Claire, Iowa
This is a great little town that sits right on the Mississippi River. Lots of shops and restaurants. Hosts a Brewery, Winery and a Distillery!