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QUAD CITIES
DAVENPORT & BETTENDORF, IOWA
MOLINE/EAST MOLINE & ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
Sample
Itineraries
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
1601 River Drive, Suite 110
Moline, IL 61265
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Welcome to the Quad Cities
The Quad Cities is the largest metropolitan area on the upper Mississippi River between
Minneapolis and St. Louis. With a population of more than 400,000, the Quad Cities rests on
the banks of the Mighty Mississippi and is made up of the riverfront cities of Moline/East
Moline and Rock Island in Illinois, and Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa
Located in the heart of the Midwest, the Quad Cities is within a day’s drive of several
major metropolitan area such as Chicago, St. Louis, Des Moines and Minneapolis. In addition, the
Quad Cities is a stop along I-80, I-88, I-74 and several major state highways.
Providing Every Planner with Quality Service!
The staff at the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau is delighted that you are
considering our community for your next group. We are ready to assist you with your needs and to
provide you with the promotional tools that will help make your tour even more successful. We
will make you and your guests feel right at home!
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our hotels, community or
attractions. You can call toll free at 800-747-7800 and we will be happy to work with you on
customize itineraries and group pricing. If you prefer to work online, you can also visit our
website at www.visitquadcities.com. Click on the “Group Tour Planner” section on our site and
view our online itineraries, attractions, hotels and more. For staff contact names, click on the
“Staff Contacts” section of the site for email addresses and phone numbers.
Quad Cities
Experience the beauty of the historic Mississippi riverfront cities of Davenport & Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island & Moline/East Moline in Illinois. It’s the Midwest at its best! So much to see and do, it takes 2 states and 5 cities to hold it all!
Group Tour Options:
Local & Regional Themed Itineraries
Personal FAM Options for Tour Planners
Professional Agricultural Tours Available
Step on Guides
Welcome to the Quad Cities Bags
Welcome Receptions at Visitor Centers
Motorcoach Services & Fun Facts Available
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
PH: 800-747-7800 Ext. 100
FAX: 309-764-9443
Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
Moline, Illinois 61265
www.visitquadcities.com
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Largest Metropolitan Area on the Upper
Mississippi River.
3 hours from downtown Chicago, IL
& Des Moines, IA.
4 hours from St. Louis, MO & Milwaukee, WI.
6 hours from Minneapolis, MN
& Iowa/Nebraska and Illinois/Indiana borders.
Themed Sample Itineraries for Seniors, Families, & Students:
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“It’s Greek To Me!” Dining Experience at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Current Past Times
Misses on the Mississippi
Mississippi River Themed Tours:
Melting Pot
Heartland Holidays
• Paddleboat Pleasures
Show me the ‘Green’ (Iowa Regional Tour)
• Rolling on the River
Rail, Road & River
Museums & Horticulture:
Retail Therapy in the Quad Cities
• John Deere Pavilion and Historic Mansions & Gardens
International Professional Agricultural Tours
• Figge Art Museum
Ag Tours Illinois
• Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre
Plus Many More Group Tour Itineraries
• Family Museum
Cultural Festivals:
• German American Heritage Center
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Heritage Day
• Quad City Botanical Center
• Heritage Days at Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
• VanderVeer Botanical Park
• Greek Cultural Festival
• John Deere Historic Site
• Celtic Highland Games
• Rock Island Arsenal
• Viva Quad Cities
• Wallace’s Educational Horticulture Experience
• Erin Feis– Irish Cultural Festival
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19th Century Christmas at Butterworth Center
Festivals & Special Events:
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January: Bald Eagle Days
February: RV, Camping & Travel Show
March: Garden & Flower Show
April: Lock and Dam Pelican Watch
May: Beaux Arts Fair; Quad Cities Criterium
June: Gumbo Ya-Ya—Zydeco Music & New Orleans Style Food
July: Mississippi Valley Blues Festival; Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz
Festival; John Deere Classic (PGA)
August: Ya Maka My Weekend; Tug Fest; River Roots Live
September: Riverfront Pops Concert; Brew Ha Ha
October: Apple Festival; Fall Foliage Cruises
November: Festival of Trees & Parade; Holiday Pops Concert
December: Christmas in the Village; Christmas Walks
Production Tours
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John Deere Factory
Isabel Bloom Production
Boetje’s Mustard Factory
Chocolate Manor
The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
is an accredited CVB by DMAP (an accreditation
program through DMAI).
Crop Circles
Sample Itinerary
Experience Agriculture in America’s Heartland
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Pick and choose your times for each day
DAY ONE:
Grand DeTour Historic Site & Sandy Pine Elk Farm
(I-88 & Hwy 40)
• AM. Arrival at the John Deere Historic Site (Admission) in Grand Detour, Illinois
John Deere Historic Site is where you will tour the home that John Deere built,
the archaeological dig and exhibit that shows where the original blacksmith shop
used to be, experience the blacksmith creating ironwork designs right in front of
you, and visit the gift shop.
• Travel to the Quad Cities, where upon arrival you can check into your hotel
• Dinner at Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant, a tribute to the American Farmer,
where you will feast on a traditional, home style, made-from-scratch
cooking
• Enjoy the evening on own (options include visiting any of our three
casino’s, enjoying a scenic walk along our riverfronts, or a quiet evening
at your hotel)
Isle Casino and Hotel– Located in Bettendorf, IA
Rhythm City Casino– Located in Davenport, IA
Jumer’s Casino and Hotel– Located in Rock Island, IL
☺ Overnight in Quad Cities
DAY TWO: Touring the Quad Cities
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Morning tour of a John Deere Factory (as available)
• Then choose one or more from the following:
Deere Wiman & Butterworth Mansions (Admission) two majestic
mansions built in the late 1800s by Charles Deere, son of
John Deere. The three-story Victorian Deere-Wiman home
built in 1872 for himself and his wife. In 1892, Charles
Deere built the Butterworth Home as a wedding gift for his
daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and William Butterworth.
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John Deere World Headquarters (Free) Exhibit Area
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Lunch on the John Deere Commons (Free) where you will find, within walking
distance, several restaurants to choose from (for group or individual
dining), as well as, shopping.
Guided tour of the John Deere Pavilion
Back to the hotel to freshen up
Dinner at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse (Admission) originally a vaudeville and
silent movie house, among one of the most popular and unique of its day.
DAY THREE: Quad Cities & Surrounding Areas
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Breakfast at the hotel
Choose from the following options (Lunch at area location):
Multiple Manufacturer Farm Equipment Tour Options
Till & No Till Farm
Corn, Soy, & Grain Farm
Dairy Farm
Swine Farm
Research & University Educational Facilities
Lock & Dam system of the Mississippi River
Mississippi River barge loading facility
Seasonal Agriculture Events (State & County Fairs, Farm
Progress Show, Old Threshers’ Reunion…)
Bison Farm
Pine Creek Gris Mill
Monsanto
Dinner at one of the Quad Cities finest restaurants.
Evening on own
DAY FOUR: Quad Cities & Departing for Home
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Breakfast at the hotel
Enjoy a relaxing cruise and lunch aboard our Celebration River Cruise
(Admission)
Afternoon, Depart for home
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Include these other Regional Options:
North East Iowa – Dubuque, 1 hour from Quad Cities (Hwy 61N)
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium: (Admission) An interactive river museum celebrates the
past, present, and future of American’s most important waterway. Fiver optic technology, a state-of-theart immersion theater, and continuous living history demonstrations bring this exciting river campus to
life.
East Central Iowa – Amana Colonies, 1½ hours from Quad Cities
(I-80W)
Amana Heritage Society Museums: (Admission) The Amana Colonies is a group of seven quaint German
villages nestled in the hills of Eastern Iowa. Their story is told by historic buildings that include a barn,
schoolhouse, homestead store, church, washhouse/wood shed, and a communal kitchen preserved as it
appeared in 1032.
Central Iowa – Des Moines Area, 2½ -3 hours from Quad Cities
(I-80W)
Living History Farms (Urbandale) (Admission): A 550-acre open-air-museum. Travel at your own pace
through five historical time periods spanning 300 years. On-site interpreters, activities, demonstrations.
Central Illinois – Bloomington/Normal Area, 2 hours from the
Quad Cities (I-74; I-55; & I-39)
Funk Prairie Home and Gem/Mineral Museum: (Free) The family of Lafayette Funk – Illinois State Senator
and “cattle king” – established Funk’s Grove in 1846, one of McLean County’s first settlements and is
recognized as pioneers of hybrid seeds and maple syrup manufacturing. Tours of the museum and
historic home run year round. (Maple syrup processing is available for viewing in February & March
only.)
David Davis Mansion: (Admission) Guided tour of the Elegant Victorian mansion, completed in 1872 for
Judge David Davis and his wife, Sarah. Today, the splendor of their home, furnished with sumptuous
English carpeting, expensive French glass, rare Italian marble, and some of the finest remaining examples of 19th century amenities. The Mansion sits on full grounds including a stable area with vintage
equipment and Sarah’s well-known.
McLean County Museum of History: (Admission) A national accredited museum housed in a magnificent and
classic courthouse on the National Registry of Historic Places. Exhibits focusing on the history of politics, people, work and farming I this area are year round.
East Central Illinois – Rantoul Area, 3 hours from the Quad Cities
(I-57; Hwy 136)
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch: (Free) The North Pole has moved to Central Illinois! When visiting our reindeer in
the summer you will see the antlers covered in a soft velvet. Built from 100 year old barns, your group
will feel like they are stepping back in time. Enjoy a chuck wagon style meal in our banquet hall
complete with tin plates and bandana napkins.
West Central Illinois – Galesburg, 45 minutes from the Quad Cities
(I-74; Hwy 150)
Galesburg Railroad Museum: (Admission) Experience the history of how the first train arrived in Galesburg
on Dec. 7, 1854. How it became part of the C.B.&Q. Railroad and visit the museum's railroad memorabilia, which is housed in a 1923 Pullman Parlor car - The Meath. Across the street is a complex consisting of a Steam Locomotive, a Railway Post Office and Railway Express Agency Car, two inspection cars
and a caboose.
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For more Quad City Itineraries, Hotel Rates & Availability Options contact the Quad Cities
Convention & Visitors Bureau Group Sales Department
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Current Past-Times
Sample Itinerary for the
Quad Cities, Dyserville and Dubuque
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
DAY 1: QUAD CITIES
Afternoon
Arrive Quad Cites
6:30
Arrive Celebration Belle (Admission) for their Captain’s Dinner, Musical Entertainment,
and beautiful Mississippi River Sunset (Or try Celebration’s or Twilight River Cruise’s all
day cruise up to Dubuque.)
☺Overnight Quad Cities
DAY 2: QUAD CITIES
8am
Breakfast at Hotel
9am
Tour Deere Wiman & Butterworth Historical Mansions (One Admission for 2-majestic
mansions and their gardens built in the early 1900’s by Charles Deere, son of John Deere)
11am
Lunch & “Food of the Gods” Chocolate Tour & Taste-testing at the Quad City Botanical
Center (Admission).
1:30pm
Tour Isabel Bloom Production Studio (Free). Take a behind the scenes, interactive tour
and watch the artisans as they go through the 4-day process of how an Isabel Bloom is created.
3:30pm
Back to hotel to freshen up and grab your baseball mitts!
5pm
Modern Woodman Park (Admission). This tour includes a behind-the-scenes tour of our
award winning, picturesque, and moviesite Stadium. Home to our Quad City River Bandits
Professional Baseball Team (farm team to the St. Louis Cardinals). After the stadium tour,
enjoy either a traditional stadium picnic or club house dinner, as you take in a game of one
of our greatest past-times.
☺Overnight in the Quad Cities
DAY 3: DYERSVILLE & DUBUQUE
8am
Breakfast at Hotel
9am
Depart for Dyersville, IA
10:30am
Field of Dreams (Free) Visit the site of the famous movie and play a little catch!
11:30
Lunch in Dyersville
12:45pm
National Farm Toy Museum (Admission) An array of 30,000 farm toys, trucks, banks and
other toys of interest to both the serious collector and casual visitor, Farm scenes, “Toys to
Treasures” movie in the 45-seat theatre.
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1:30pm
Depart Dyersville
2:15pm
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium (Admission) Take an entertaining journey
on the Mighty Mississippi as you enjoy dynamic aquariums, historical exhibits and stroll
through the wetlands and boatyard. This interactive experience will get you "up close and personal" with live critters, as well as becoming barge pilots. With all of the excitement we will
make sure to allow time for the group to freshen up and rest before the evening entertainment.
3:45pm
Check into Hotel and freshen up
5pm
Progressive Victorian Dinner (Admission) Step back in time and indulge in 19th century
elegance. Experience a gourmet-five course Victorian Progressive Dinner while touring several of Dubuque’s historic sites. A trained guide will accompany your group as you progress
through the city, delighting you with stories about the families and events that made Dubuque
unique in the 19th century. Themed entertainment makes this an unforgettable “culinary delight."
Overnight in Dubuque
DAY 4: DUBUQUE
8am
Breakfast in Hotel
9am
Depart for home
Other Quad Cities Attractions:
Twilight River Cruises, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, John Deere Pavilion, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, Isle Casino
& Hotel, Rhythm City Casino, Putnam Museum/IMAX Theatre, Figge Art Museum, Village of East Davenport,
Palmer Mansion & Museum, Rock Island Arsenal Attractions, Chocolate/Confectionary/Culinary Tours, Festivals, Agritourism, Rescued Memories Make ‘N Take and Step-On Guides
Other Dyersville Attractions:
Dyer Botsford Historical House & Doll Museum, Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Four Farm Toy Stores, the
Plaza Antique Mall, and All American Homes
Other Dubuque Attractions:
Mathias Ham House, Old Jail, The Ryan House, Dubuque River Rides, Dubuque Museum of Arts, Dubuque
Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Diamond Jo Casino, Greyhound Park & Casino, Dickeyville Grotto, and Tour
Guides
For more Quad City Itineraries, Hotel Rates & Availability Options contact the Quad
Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Group Sales Department
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
The Grand Experience
Sample Itinerary
4 day/3 night
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
DAY 1: QUAD CITIES ARRIVAL DAY
Arrive Quad Cites & Check into Hotel
Pool & Pizza Party at the hotel! Everyone unwinds from a day of travel in the hotel pool,
while enjoying pizza from our favorite, local pizza place “Happy Joe’s.” Happy Joe’s specializes in Taco Pizza, as well as many other unique and traditional offerings.
Overnight Quad Cities
DAY 2: QUAD CITIES
Breakfast at Hotel
Take Guided tour of the John Deere Pavilion and Shop at the John Deere Store (Free) all
on the John Deere Commons
Depart for the Village of East Davenport
Lunch in the Village of East Davenport, at Lagomarcino’s, our fourth generation confectionary family featuring sandwich’s, soups, salads and specializing in old fashioned sodas
made with phosphates and their home-made hot fudge served warm with your favorite sundae. Then walk off your lunch by visiting the local shops, especially stopping at our beloved
Isabel Bloom Store or take a relaxing break across the street at Lindsay Park.
Isabel Bloom Production Tour (Free) Take a behind the scenes tour of the four-day process of how an actual Isabel Bloom figure is made. You will watch and speak with the artisans directly on this tour!
Back to hotel to freshen up and grab your baseball mitts!
Modern Woodman Park Tour & Baseball Game (Admission) You will take a guided
behind-the-scenes tour of our award winning, picturesque stadium that is featured in a few
movie sites. Home to the Quad City River Bandits, this is the farm team to the St. Louis
Cardinals. After the stadium tour, enjoy either a traditional stadium picnic or club house
dinner, as you take in a game of one of our greatest past-times.
Overnight in the Quad Cities
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DAY 3: Quad Cities Make & Take
Breakfast at Hotel
Depart for Country Corner Fun on the Farm! (Free and/or Admission depending on tour) Personalize your
tour with horseshoes, Bee Barn, Corn Maze, Prairie Study Plot, Shop home-made products, U-Pick Pumpkin
Patch or Paint your Pumpkin!
Depart for Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse (Admission) for your matinee children’s show. Plated Lunch and
Children’s Musical at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wallace’s Garden Center “Pot Your Plant” with the grandparents, where you will pick out your own flower
and learn the easy art of planting (Admission) Or…
Share an “Art Experience” at the Figge Art Museum (Admission). Choose from any of their one-hour studio
sessions where you could both learn how to write your own names in calligraphy; create personalized books
made with handmade papers, found objects & unusual fabrics; create your own colorful, imaginative mask; or
learn basic painting techniques perfected by ancient Asian master artists with a Sumi brush.
Back to hotel and freshen up
Night at the Museum – Arrive at the Putnam Museum/IMAX Theater (Catering & Admission) for an
experience you will never forget! Enjoy your personalized catered dinner, explore the museum among the
mummies & wild animals and experience an IMAX movie! Or…
Take a fun Dinner cruise on the Mississippi River aboard Celebration River Cruise (Admission). Choose from
their buffet of carved prime rib, baked chicken, pasta primavera, salads, rolls, etc. Then enjoy live musical
entertainment that everyone will enjoy. Sit up top with the Captain and ask him questions as he navigates the
river. Or shop for that special souvenir in their gift shop.
Overnight in the Quad Cities
DAY 4: Depart for home
Breakfast in Hotel
Depart for home
Other Quad Cities Attractions: Twilight River Cruise (All Day Cruises), Palmer Mansion & Museum, Black Hawk
Indian Museum & Indian Performance, Rock Island Arsenal Attractions, Festivals, Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, Gardens, Step-On Guides, Boetje’s Mustard Tour, Niabi Zoo and more!
For more Quad City Itineraries, Hotel Rates & Availability Options contact the
Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Group Sales Department
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Half Day Tours
Sample Itinerary
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
LeClaire, Iowa
Arrive at the Quad Cities Welcome Center in LeClaire. Free coffee, great restroom facilities, Iowa Peddler products, Art and Antiques. Allows your guests to wander the grounds,
for a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and find out more information about the region.
Lunch at Steventon’s – A fabulous restaurant located near the Welcome Center with an
outstanding view of the River.
Shopping in Downtown LeClaire – unique retail and specialty shops abound!
Great River Tours (Admission) narrated River Cruises Come with us, not for a “boat ride”,
but for a river experience. Join us on the Mighty Mississippi for a 35 to 40 minute narrated
sightseeing tour aboard the historic “Riversong”. Our trips are a personalized combination of
relaxation, history, and adventure. (Capacity 24)
Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead & Museum (Admission) One of the homesteads of the Cody
family, built of stone in 1847 by Buffalo Bill's father. View the restored home, stagecoach
and buffalo. View the Memorial and tribute to native son William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, as
well as a museum of the Mississippi River, steamboat and pioneer history. Wooden-hull
sternwheeler, a national historic landmark, is on display as well as a model of the "black
box" used on airplanes, which was invented by an Iowan.
Riverboat Pilot Home Tour On your own tour is located at a point where the Mississippi
River makes a sharp bend to the southwest. LeClaire's historic bond with the river and the
bold men who tamed the Upper Rapids is still visible in the homes and buildings they left
behind. On May 7, 1979, their homes were recognized as part of the nine block Cody Road
Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the homes are
located along Cody Road and Second Street with a few between Wisconsin and Dodge
Streets.
STAY AND PLAY
Play at any of our 3 Casinos:
Isle Casino & Hotel – Bettendorf, IA.
Jumer’s Hotel & Casino– Rock Island, IL.
Rhythm City Casino – Davenport, IA.
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MORE RIVER TOURS
Celebration River Cruises (Admission) Celebration Belle is the largest (800 capacity) non-gaming excursion vessel on the upper Mississippi River. They offer a wide variety of tours, which include but are not limited to: 100-Mile Day Cruise, 4-Hour Big Band Lunch Cruise, Captains Dinner Cruise, Sightseeing Cruise,
Cruise, Fall Foliage Cruise, Oktoberfest Cruise, Broadway Show & Classic Oldies Cruise.
Twilight River Cruises (Admission) Two day cruise to the Historic Dubuque, Iowa. Discover the beauty of
the upper Mississippi Valley Region. Learn about the Native Americans, fur traders, and lead miners that
called this region home. Enjoy onboard entertainment, education, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, as
well as the ambiance of one of the most richly appointed riverboats on the Mississippi River.
Great River Tours (Capacity up to 24) (Admission) Come with us, not for a “boat ride”, but for a
river experience. Join us on the Mighty Mississippi for a 35 to 40 minute narrated sightseeing
tour aboard the historic “Riversong”. Our trips are a personalized combination of relaxation, history,
and adventure.
Channel Cat Water Taxi (Capacity up to 40) (Admission) Passenger and Bicycle water taxi with
Port Stops at the Village of East Davenport, John Deere Commons, Ben Butterworth Parkway, and
Isle of Capri Landing. One price gets you on and off all day long. Enjoy the majestic Mississippi that
captivated Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Inspirational Options
Sample Itinerary Options
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
“It’s Greek To Me!” – (Admission) Tour the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, enjoy a traditional Greek meal of
choice, name badges in Greek, along with a take home menu & words and phrases in Greek & English. Learn how to
make “worry beads” or a “wedding favor” or after watching the young ones do traditional dances, you can learn a few
Greek dance steps too!
Palms & Psalms – (Admission) Did you know that there are over 100 references to gardens and plants in the Bible? Experience the "Plants of the Bible" tour at the Quad City Botanical Garden. Then head to the Figge Art Museum where
you will learn basic calligraphy fonts. Bring your favorite scripture and create a lasting memory in calligraphy. Then
you will explore artworks from around the world depicting Christian images & symbolism.
Levsen Organ Company – (Free) Get a behind the scenes tour of how a traditional pipe organ is created, maintained and
constructed. This intimate tour takes you into the “music room” where they test the tones of each individual pipe for
musical accuracy.
Handel’s Messiah – (Admission) Performed in Centennial Hall at Augustana College, each December.
Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse – (Admission) Offers a variety of plays & musical entertainment throughout the year. TwoAct plays include buffet. Sure to be great shows year around!
i wireless center – (Admission) Annual Shows: Gaither Homecoming, Creative Christmas, Holiday Pops Concert, Trans
Siberian Orchestra, etc. Past Shows: Daniel O’Donnell, etc.
Adler Theatre – (Admission) The Nutcracker, Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Various Christian Musicians, and Broadway plays, etc.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
The John Deere Experience
Sample Itinerary
2 day/3 night
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Day One
Allow 2.5hours Visit the John Deere Historic Site, Grand Detour IL. Fee
Visitors to the John Deere Historic Site can watch a blacksmith at work in a replica
of the blacksmith's shop where John Deere made that historic plow. The site also
features the home John Deere built, a gift shop, and an archaeological exhibit that
shows the site of John Deere's original blacksmith shop. After the tour, allow time
for your guests to walk the grounds, ask questions, and enjoy a catered lunch in the
Pavilion. Contact: Judy Webb, 815-652-4551
Allow 2 hours travel time to Donahue, IA with a 30 minute stop at the Mississippi
Welcome Center in LeClaire, IA for bathroom break before heading onto the farm.
(Route is 88 to 80 – possible to use 30 across but misses the Welcome Center and
doesn’t save time) Free Welcome Reception for your Group with drinks and a
snack!
Contact: Beth Payne 309-277-0937 ext. 121
Visit Cinnamon Ridge Farm, owned and operated by John Maxwell. John will pro
vide a tour of his farm, including a new hog confinement viewing area, dairy
operation, cattle, soybean, and dairy. (Fee)
Contact: Dan Gleason, 800-747-7800 ext 100 or Margo McInnis 800-747-7800
ext 106.
Check into hotel. Radisson John Deere Commons or Stoney Creek Inn are
located on the John Deere Commons.
Contact: Radisson John Deere Commons – 309-764-1000
Contact: Stoney Creek Inn – 309-743-0101
Alternate hotels and evening entertainment available; please contact Dan Gleason
at 800-747-7800 ext 100
Dinner options: Consider a private dining experience at the John Deere Pavilion for
your group! Contact: Kristen Veto, 309-765-1000
Dinner cruise on Celebration Belle or theatre options available.
Contact Dan Gleason at 800-747-7800 ext 100 for ideas.
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Day Two
Breakfast included at Radisson John Deere Commons or Stoney Creek Inn.
Expanded continental.
Depart hotel for short drive to East Moline, IL.
Tour the John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL. (Free) Get up
close to combine production lines, and enjoy the exhibits and informational tour
guides, while you ride comfortably on a tour cart, with audio headsets for
everyone.
Allow 20 minutes to drive to Moline, IL.
Contact: Guest Services at 800-765-9588
Lunch aboard the Celebration Belle Riverboat. Enjoy a two entrée lunch
buffet and live entertainment while you cruise the Mississippi River. Enjoy 2 en
closed decks for dining, and 2 observation decks for sightseeing. (Fee)
Contact: Susan Yarolem 309-762-1952 ext 204
Visit the Deere homes and gardens. The Deere-Wiman House and the Butterworth
Home are two majestic mansions built in the late 1800s by Charles Deere, son of
John Deere. He built the beautiful, three-story Victorian Deere-Wiman home in 1872 for
himself and his wife. Later, in 1892, Charles Deere built the Butterworth Home as a
wedding gift for his daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and William Butterworth. (Fee)
Contact: Gretchen Small at 309-765-7971
Free Time to go back to hotel and freshen up.
Depart hotel for Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse. Performances available on Wed (2), Fri,
Sat, Sun matinee. Contact: Ellen Clow at 309-786-2667 ext 205
Please contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau for alternate evening meal and
entertainment. Contact: Dan Gleason at 800-747-7800 ext 100
Return to hotel
Day Three
Breakfast included at the hotel.
Guided tour of the John Deere Pavilion & Store. Free. After your tour, receive a
special discount at the John Deere Store, with everything John Deere you can imagine!
Contact: Kristen Veto, 309-765-1000
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Lunch on own and time to explore Moline Centre. Moline Centre is approximately a
4 block area that surrounds the Pavilion and Collectors Center and offers more than
21 different eateries! The Bier Stube offers a banquet room for group meal and
German program, or contact T.G.I. Fridays, River House or Johnny’s Italian Steak
house for group lunch.
The Bier Stube Contact: 309-797-3049
TGI Friday’s Contact: 309-764-6400
River House Contact: 309-797-1234
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Contact: 309-736-0100
Depart for home.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
The Legacy of John Deere
Sample Itinerary
3 Hours
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Tour John Deere Pavilion (45 minutes) (Free)
The John Deere Pavilion is a unique, hands-on look at the past, present and future of agribusiness and houses the
world's largest agricultural exhibit. Adjacent to the John Deere Pavilion, the John Deere Store is a one-of-a-kind
specialty retail shop with a variety of unique John Deere merchandise.
Free time on the Commons (Additional 1 hour)
To visit the unique retail shops, quaint coffee shops, restaurants, and antique shops. Visit the destination directory
to find out more about the John Deere Commons
Depart John Deere Commons (5 minute drive to homes)
Deere Family Homes(45 minutes per home) (Admission) Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center Two majestic mansions built in the late 1800s by Charles Deere, son of John Deere. Tour Butterworth Center and Deere
Wiman both offering outstanding gardens open for viewing any time during daylight hours. Prized Venetian Art
Ceiling in the Butterworth Center. The 50-foot canvas ceiling painting was purchased by William and Katherine
Butterworth, granddaughter of John Deere, from P.W. French and Company of New York in 1917. The art was
never signed it came from Hotel Danieli, formerly a palazzo of the Dandolo family in Venice, Italy, and for 90 years
it was believed to depict the Dandolo family. Recently, new discoveries have revealed that the ceiling painting was
completed in the 1720s or 1730s by the Valerian brothers,
significant artists of the 18th century and was commissioned by the Bernando family, not the Dandolo family. Only a handful of their paintings remain.
Other Options: John Deere Factory Tours (Free) Subject to availability on a reservation basis. Contact Guest Services at Deere & Company 800-765-9588.
-Country Corner: Come to Country Corner for "Farm-Fresh-Fun." Build a family farm tradition. Country Corner offers a wide variety of farm experiences for our customers to enjoy. Festival weekends held May-Oct. 309-629-2359
www.country-corner.com
-Freight House Farmers Market: Year around farmers market that offers a wide variety of products.
www.freighthousefarmersmarket.com
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Misses on the Mississippi
Sample Itinerary
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
-Deere-Wiman/Butterworth Mansions and Gardens (Admission) The Deere-Wiman
House and the Butterworth Home are two majestic mansions built in the late 1800s by
Charles Deere, son of John Deere. He built the beautiful, three-story Victorian DeereWiman home in 1872 for himself and his wife. Later, in 1892, Charles Deere built the Butterworth Home as a wedding gift for his daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and William
Butterworth.
-Boetje’s Mustard Tour (Free) 2008 Gold Medal winner for the best course-grained
mustard, beating out Grey Poupon and other International Mustards. Available June –
October A local favorite distributed regionally.
-Isabel Bloom Studio Tour (Free) For more than fifty years, the handcrafted sculpture
of the Isabel Bloom artisans has been admired, collected and given to celebrate holidays,
birthdays and many other occasions.
-Figge Art Museum Tour (Admission) Find out how the Figge came to be! Sample
highlights of the building and its contents—including the collection and traveling exhibitions. Enjoy an entertaining look at some of the most important works in the Figge collections and enjoy an introduction to the current exhibitions.
-Quad City Botanical Center (Admission) Lunch and Themed Tour. Award-winning
Sun Garden blooms with exotic tropical flowers, 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools.
Outdoor gardens feature magnificent conifer collection, thousands of spring bulbs, colorful, rare perennials and annuals.
-Lavender Crest Winery (Admission) Colona IL This one-of-a-kind winery offers two
buildings one where the wine is produced and another which houses the tasting room,
gift shop, coffee shop & restaurant.
-Village of East Davenport (Free) Enjoy shopping at the unique boutiques, see the historic fire station, and taste delicious culinary treats at Lagomarcino’s.
-Tour LeClaire (Free) Start your tour at the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center for
shopping and information. Then head down the hill to multiple unique and boutique
shops and eateries. While downtown walk by some of the original River Pilot Homes and
stop by the Buffalo Bill Cody Museum (Admission).
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-Meal/Entertainment Options
-“It’s Greek To Me” is not open to the public and is only for groups. Your group will
take a tour of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, enjoy a traditional Greek meal (which
you choose), everyone gets their names badges in Greek, Menus, Words & Numbers all provided in English & Greek and if you'd like, they can provide their little dancers who perform
traditional Greek dances and give lessons if you choose! For a little extra you can also add a
Ouzo Tasting (their licorices liquor) or everyone can learn how to make wedding favors and/
or prayer beads.
-Celebration Belle Riverboat (Admission) Celebration Belle is the largest (800 capacity)
non-gaming excursion vessel on the upper Mississippi River. They offer a wide variety of
tours, which include but are not limited to: 100-Mile Day Cruise, 4-Hour Big Band Lunch
Cruise, Captains Dinner Cruise, Sightseeing Cruise, Cruise, Fall Foliage Cruise, Oktoberfest
Cruise, Broadway Show & Classic Oldies Cruise.
-Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse (Admission) Enjoy a dinner buffet and a professional
production of some of your favorite stage shows. From musicals and comedies Circa ‘21 is
sure to please any group coming into the Quad Cities.
-Machine Shed Come and enjoy a meal at a restaurant that is “dedicated to the American
Farmer.” The Machine Shed was voted the Travel Channels #1 Breakfast in America but has
some of the best fresh and local food through out the whole day!
-It’s a Mystery (Fee) Interactive comedy mysteries are fresh, creative, fun entertainment for
any event! Our original scripts, played out by talented actors, will challenge your brain and
tickle your funny bone! Join the investigation and wrestle with the clues, or sit back and
laugh as our hilarious characters sell their alibis.
-Penguins Comedy Club (Admission) Enjoy a night of live comedy at Penguins Comedy
Club in the Historic Freight House.
-Gaming Visit one of our Three Gaming Facilities
-Isle Casino and Hotel-Bettendorf, Iowa
-Rhythm City Casino-Davenport, Iowa
-Jumer’s Casino and Hotel-Rock Island, Illinois
-Great River Tours (Capacity up to 24) (Admission) Come with us, not for a “boat
ride”, but for a river experience. Join us on the Mighty Mississippi for a 35 to 40
minute narrated sightseeing tour aboard the historic “Riversong”. Our trips are a
personalized combination of relaxation, history, and adventure.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Quad Cities, Arts and Culture
Sample Itinerary
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
The Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre (Admission) is a one-stop opportunity to explore the history and environments of the Mississippi River Valley and faraway places too! Ask for their “Twiket” Information. Home to
over 160,000 artifacts and specimens, the Putnam offers permanent and changing exhibits, dynamic public programs, plus their exclusive Heritage Theater® and live interpretations. The IMAX Theatre is the only 3-D Theatre
in our region offering major IMAX productions.
Figge Art Museum. (Admission) Find out how the Figge came to be! Sample the highlights of the building and
its contents– including the collection and traveling exhibitions. Enjoy an entertaining look at some of the most
important works in the Figge collection and enjoy an introduction to the current exhibitions.
Ballet of the Quad Cities (Admission) Ballet Quad Cities, the only professional ballet company in all of Iowa and
Western Illinois, provides classical and contemporary dance for the entire community through performances, lecture-demonstrations, and educational outreach programs for people of all ages.
Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse (Admission) Broadway musicals, comedies, concerts, children’s productions and
dinner in the heart of the Rock Island Arts and Entertainment District.
Comedy Sportz (Admission) The interactive “clean” Improv experience - audience participation comedy club.
See improvisational comedy at its best, every weekend at ComedySportz in downtown Rock Island.
Col Ballroom (Admission) Historic ballroom with dancing, concerts and special events.
It’s a Mystery (Admission) A professional theatre company specializing in interactive, comedy who-dun-it mysteries with your dinner. This traveling troop will come to your dinner location with their fast-paced show, which are as
intriguing as they are hilarious. Examine clues, question the suspects, solve the crime!
Penguins Comedy Club (Admission) Penguins Comedy Club featuring nationally recognized comedians. Located in downtown Davenport, on the River Front.
Quad City Symphony (Admission) A nationally recognized ensemble, performing 12 subscription Classical Concerts.
Quad City Music Guild(Admission) Year-round community musical theater in climate-controlled comfort! Formed
in 1949, Quad-City Music Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing
high-quality community theater 'Broadway musicals' at Prospect Park Auditorium in Moline, IL.
Adler Theatre (Admission) Historic art deco masterpiece built in the early 1930s, newly renovated offers Broadway entertainment, Concerts, Quad City Symphony, Stand-Up Comedians, and Professional Ballets.
i wireless Center (Admission) 12,000 seat complex, The i wireless Center offers national and international concerts, family shows, conferences and sporting events.
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Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Quad Cities Melting Pot Tour
Sample Itinerary
3 day/2 night
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Day One
Arrive Quad Cities
-Boetje’s Mustard Tour (Free) 2008 Gold Medal winner for the best
course-grained mustard, beating out Grey Poupon and other International
Mustards. A local favorite distributed regionally.
-German American Heritage Center (Free) Center includes preserved
documents and artifacts related to the role of German immigrants during the
development of Iowa. Museum, library, archives, records repository and
genealogical/historical research center.
-Freshen up at hotel
-Experience German Heritage at the Bier Stube Restaurant where you will
taste traditional German fare, beer & wine and learn all about the country
and it’s language.
Day Two
Touring Quad Cities
-Breakfast in hotel
-Rock Island Arsenal Tour (Admission) Offers 3 spots of interest the Arsenal Museum featuring "People, Process and Products." Large collection of
U.S., foreign, military and civilian small arms. 2nd oldest army museum in
the United States.
-Colonel Davenport Home (Admission) Housed in the Colonel George
Davenport mansion are artifacts representative of the early to mid-1800s
which reflect the lifestyle of the Davenport family and the Mississippi River
Visitors Center which is located at Lock & Dam #15. Its primary mission is
interpreting the development and practice of the navigational Lock & Dam
15.
-Arrive Quad City Botanical Center (Admission) Lunch and Themed Tour
Award-winning Sun Garden blooms with exotic tropical flowers, 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools. Outdoor gardens feature magnificent conifer collection, thousands of spring bulbs, colorful, rare perennials and annuals.
-Isabel Bloom Studio Tour (Free) For more than fifty years, the handcrafted sculpture of the Isabel Bloom artisans has been admired, collected
and given to celebrate holidays, birthdays and many other occasions.
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-Village of East Davenport Enjoy shopping at the unique boutiques,
see the historic fire station, and taste delicious culinary treats at Lagomarcino’s.
-Back to hotel to freshen up
Choose from many of the local restaurants, Dinner Theatre, Dinner River
Cruise or enjoy an evening at one of our local casino’s.
Day Three
Touring Quad Cities
-Breakfast in hotel
-Tour of the John Deere Pavilion (Free) The John Deere Pavilion and its
unique, hands-on look at the past, present and future of agribusiness and
houses the world's largest agricultural exhibit. The Commons is an area of
beautifully restored historic district that not only offers entertainment and dining, but also wonderful paved walking and biking trails along the Mississippi
River.
-Lunch on the Commons on own or at Johnny Italian’s Steakhouse Board
Room.
-Lavender Crest Winery (Admission) Colona IL This one-of-a-kind winery
offers two buildings one where the wine is produced and another which
houses the tasting room, gift shop, coffee shop & restaurant.
-Depart for home
For more Quad City Itineraries, Hotel Rates & Availability Options
contact the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Group Sales Department
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Quad Cities, One of a Kind
Sample Itinerary
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Village of East Davenport (Allow 1-1½ hours as lunch stop) Enjoy shopping at the unique
boutiques, see the historic fire station, and taste delicious culinary treats at Lagomarcino’s.
Leave enough time for participants to enjoy lunch on their own in the Village.
Isabel Bloom Production Tour (Free) This 1 ½ hour tour will include the history of our beloved Isabel Bloom and how for more than fifty years, she handcrafted her sculptures until
her retirement. Her apprentice became the designer for Isabel Bloom. You will experience
a behind-the-scenes tour of the 4-day process of how an Isabel Bloom is created by the artisans who carry on her tradition.
Country Manor Chocolate Tour (1 hour) (Admission) Half of the group goes into the
kitchen to learn the secrets of making a confectionary, while the rest are taste testing the
wonderful delights. The group rotates so everyone experiences the process of hand making
chocolates.
Boetje’s Mustard Tour (1 hour) (Free-Seasonal) the 2008 Gold Medal winning mustard offers a
look at how this small family continues on the tradition of making the best course-grained mustard in
Rock Island, IL. Come taste the mustard that beat out Grey Poupon and other International mustards.
Figge Art Museum (Admission) Find out how the Figge came to be! Sample highlights of the building and its contents—including the collections and traveling exhibitions. Enjoy an entertaining look
at some of the most important works in the Figge collections and enjoy an introductions to the current exhibitions.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Rail, Road, and River
Sample Itinerary
June – October (Based on Friday – Tuesday travel)
(Amtrak Chicago to Galesburg; Motor coach Galesburg to Quad Cities;
All Day River Cruise Quad Cities to Dubuque)
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Day One: Chicago, Illinois
• Arrive Chicago to take in a little shopping on Michigan Avenue or arrive a day or two early into
Chicago, IL and enjoy all the sites and sounds Chicago has to offer Depart Amtrak Train
Station for Galesburg, IL. (Daily Runs from Chicago to Galesburg, call for schedule
availability)
• Arrive into the Galesburg, IL station
• Evening Dinner on train or in Galesburg, IL
• Overnight in Galesburg
Day Two: Site-See Galesburg, Illinois
• Tour the Carl Sandburg Historic Site. Author of more than forty books, Sandburg was born in
Galesburg, IL on January 6, 1878.
• Make tracks to the Galesburg Railroad Museum. Displays of railroad memorabilia and artifacts
and an ongoing model train display. See Engine 3006, an RPO/Railway Express Car and
Caboose.
• Enjoy a delightful lunch at one of the wonderful and unique restaurants located in the Seminary
Street Historic Commercial District and don’t miss walking through the very interesting
Antique Mall.
• Enjoy a tour of the Orpheum Theatre. Built in 1916, this theatre played host to vaudeville greats
Jack Benny and George Jessel.
• Visit Knox College’s “Old Main”. (Free) Built in 1857, “Old Main” is the only still existing, original
structure site of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates and been registered as a National
Historic Landmark since 1936.
• Take a look inside Central Congregational Church. The church was completed in 1898 and is
the present day successor of the Mother Church of the Gale Colony. It is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
• Dinner in Galesburg
• Depart for Quad Cities via motorcoach
• Overnight in Quad Cities
Day Three: Site-See Quad Cities
• Putnam Museum & IMAX Theater Sit back and enjoy the Academy Award®-winning IMAX most
powerful surround sound systems, with 3-D capabilities. After the show, explore the history
of the Mississippi River Valley, and the permanent & changing exhibits at the Putnam
Museum.
• Quad City Botanical Center & Luncheon Choose from one of their themed tours: Food of the
Gods – Chocolate Tour; Leaves ‘n Beans-Tea & Coffee Tour; Botanical Bliss-Aromatherapy
& Health Tour; Global Harvest Tour, Plants of the Bible Tour & The Language of Flowers
Tour.
• Lunch at the Botanical Garden
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• Figge Art Museum Find out how the Figge came to be! Sample highlights of the building
and its contents—including the collection and traveling exhibitions. Enjoy an entertaining
look at some of the most important works in the Figge collection and enjoy an introduction to
the current exhibitions.
• Dinner: Choose Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse or Dinner at a local restaurant and a Broadway
Show at the Adler Theatre or It’s A Mystery Dinner Theater-It’s Killer Entertainment.
Day Four: Site See Quad Cities
• Isabel Bloom Production Tour Our beloved Isabel Bloom created wonderful sculptures, which
are still created to this day. Your “behind the scenes studio tour” will include seeing and
speaking with the artisans as they work.
• Village of East Davenport – Shopping at the original Isabel Bloom store, various boutiques
and lunch at Lagomarcino’s Ice Cream Parlor & Confectionary. Enjoy their home made
sandwiches, soups & award winning hot fudge. Step back in time with a traditional
flavored soda, made with phosphates.
• Tour Deere Wiman & Butterworth Homes Two majestic mansions built in the late 1800s by
Charles Deere, son of John Deere. The three-story Victorian Deere-Wiman home was
built in 1872. In 1892, Charles Deere built the Butterworth Home as a wedding gift for his
daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and William Butterworth.
• John Deere Commons. Tour the John Deere Pavilion & the Collectors Center, as well shop
the local stores or take a walk on the bicycle path along the Mississippi River.
• Back to hotel to freshen up before dinner
• Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant Dedicated to the American Farmer it serves their meals
“Family Style” and prides themselves on their made-from-scratch recipes and still peels
their own potatoes! Leave time to visit their gift shop!
• Enjoy an evening at any of our 3 Casino boats: Isle Casino & Hotel, Rhythm City or Jumer’s
Casino & Hotel. Call for gaming packages.
Day Five: Quad Cities to Dubuque
• Board Celebration Belle’s – All Day River Cruise. Enjoy the largest NON-gaming riverboat
on the Upper Mississippi River. Your All Day Cruise includes: a full hot breakfast buffet,
full hot lunch buffet, afternoon snack and a full prime rib dinner buffet. There is also live
entertainment, games, skits and activities all thru out the day! There is a large gift shop
and jewelry outlet onboard or go above to the 2 observation decks where there are
tables, chairs and loungers to enjoy the beautiful scenery on the Mississippi River!
• Arrive into Dubuque, Iowa and overnight
Options: Tour Dubuque, Iowa, Monmouth, Illinois and/or Galena, Illinois
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Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Retail Therapy in the Quad Cities
Sample Itinerary
4 day/3 night
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Day One
Arrive Quad Cities
Boetje’s Mustard Tour (Free) 2008 Gold Medal winner for the best coursegrained mustard, beating out Grey Poupon and other International Mustards. A local favorite distributed regionally.
Quad City Botanical Center (Admission) Lunch and Themed Tour
Award-winning Sun Garden blooms with exotic tropical flowers, 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools. Outdoor gardens feature magnificent conifer collection, thousands of spring bulbs, colorful, rare perennials and annuals.
Isabel Bloom Studio Tour (Free) For more than fifty years, the handcrafted sculpture of the Isabel Bloom artisans has been admired, collected and given to
celebrate holidays, birthdays and many other occasions.
Take a fun Dinner cruise on the Mississippi River aboard Celebration River Cruise
(Admission). Choose from their buffet of carved prime rib, baked chicken,
pasta primavera, salads, rolls, etc. Then enjoy live musical entertainment
that everyone will enjoy. Sit up top with the Captain and ask him questions
as he navigates the river. Or shop for that special souvenir in their gift
shop.
Overnight at one of our many Group Friendly Hotels. Contact Dan Gleason at 800747-7800 ext. 100 for hotel options.
Day Two
Tour/Shop LeClaire, IA
Arrive at the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcome Center in LeClaire. Free coffee, great restroom facilities, Iowa Peddler
products, Art and Antiques. Allows your guests to wander the
grounds, for a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and find out
more information about the region.
Lunch at Steventon’s – A fabulous restaurant located near the Welcome
Center with an outstanding view of the River.
Shopping in downtown LeClaire – unique retail and specialty shops abound!
Great River Tours (Admission) narrated River Cruises. Come with us, not
for a “boat ride”, but for a river experience. Join us on the Mighty
Mississippi for a 35 to 40 minute narrated sightseeing tour aboard
the historic “Riversong”. Our trips are a personalized combination of
relaxation, history, and adventure. (Capacity 24)
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Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead & Museum One of the homesteads of the
Cody family, built of stone in 1847 by Buffalo Bill's father. View restored home, stagecoach and buffalo. Memorial and tribute to native
son William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, as well as a museum of the Mississippi River, steamboat and pioneer history. Wooden-hull sternwheeler, a national historic landmark, is on display as well as a model
of the "black box" used on airplanes, which was invented by an Iowan.
Riverboat Pilot Home Tour LeClaire, Iowa is located at a point where the
Mississippi River makes a sharp bend to the southwest. LeClaire's
historic bond with the river and the bold men who tamed the Upper
Rapids is still visible in the homes and buildings they left behind. On
May 7, 1979, their homes were recognized as part of the nine block
Cody Road Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the homes are located along Cody Road and
Second Street with a few between Wisconsin and Dodge Streets.
Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse (Admission) Enjoy a dinner buffet and a professional
production of some of your favorite stage shows. From musicals and comedies Circa ‘21 is sure to please any group coming into the Quad Cities.
Overnight in Quad Cities
Day Three
Shop & Tour Quad Cities
Breakfast in hotel
Quad Cities Gifts & Souvenirs Come and enjoy the many unique gifts and souvenirs at this one-of-a-kind gift shop. Pick out your favorite collectables to take
home to family members and friends.
Figge Art Museum Tour (Admission) Find out how the Figge came to be! Sample
highlights of the building and its contents—including the collection and traveling exhibitions. Enjoy an entertaining look at some of the most important
works in the Figge collections and enjoy an introduction to the current exhibitions.
Village of East Davenport Enjoy shopping at the unique boutiques, see the
historic fire station, and taste delicious culinary treats at Lagomcino’s.
Lunch at one of the unique restaurants in the Village of East Davenport
Bucktown Center for the Arts is the Quad Cities’ first art warehouse and is home to
17 working studios/galleries, with over 100 artists providing original artwork
for exhibition and sale. The new arts venue is home to both MidCoast Fine
Arts and Midwest Writing Center. Find out why Bucktown is making a scene
in downtown Davenport.
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Deere-Wiman/Butterworth Mansions and Gardens (Admission) The Deere-Wiman
House and the Butterworth Home are two majestic mansions built in the late
1800s by Charles Deere, son of John Deere. He built the beautiful, three-story
Victorian Deere-Wiman home in 1872 for himself and his wife. Later, in 1892,
Charles Deere built the Butterworth Home as a wedding gift for his daughter
and son-in-law, Katherine and William Butterworth.
John Deere Store The John Deere Store is a one-of-a-kind specialty retail shop offering a wide variety of merchandise and collectibles for enthusiasts of all
ages. Whether it is clothing, toys, gift items, or housewares you are looking
for, the John Deere Store is sure to have that special something for everyone
on your list.
Dinner at the Group Friendly RiverHouse Bar & Grill. The staff here is sure to make
your group feel at home here in the Quad Cities. Call Dan for reservations at
309-797-1234
Enjoy an evening at one of our three casinos.
Jumer’s Casino & Hotel: Rock Island, IL
Isle Casino $ Hotel: Bettendorf, IA
Rhythm City Casino: Davenport, IA
Contact Dan Gleason at the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau for more evening activities.
Overnight in Quad Cities
Day Four
Shop & Tour Quad Cities
West Kimberly Flee Market has over 75 local vendors selling their goods. Iowa’s 1st
indoor/outdoor year round market features antiques, collectibles, homemade
crafts, and fresh from local entrepreneurs. With 18,000 square feet of space,
the facility holds auctions twice a month. Temporary vendors come in regularly to sell fresh produce and baked goods. Monthly events range from
treasures and trash sales, craft show, car, shows, bike shows, and unique
events. Various markets woven together under one roof! Come visit the market, there is always something new.
Lavender Crest Winery (Admission) Colona IL This one-of-a-kind winery offers two
buildings one where the wine is produced and another which houses the tasting room, gift shop, coffee shop & restaurant.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
The Rock Island Arsenal
Sample Itinerary
Allow 2 hours
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
**Rock Island Arsenal Reservations & Admission Contact:
Jodean Murdock 309-782-2979
The 2-hour narrative island tour consists of:
Rock Island Arsenal Island Museum (Admission) RIA history featuring "People, Process
and Products." Large collection of U.S., foreign, military and civilian small arms. 2nd oldest
army museum in the United States.
Mississippi River Visitor Center (Free) The Mississippi River Visitor Center is located at
Lock & Dam #15. Its primary mission is interpreting the development and practice of the
navigational dams and locks. The center offers displays and staff to explain the locking
process.
Colonel Davenport House (Admission) Housed in the Colonel George Davenport mansion, (the home of the namesake of the city of Davenport) are artifacts representative of the
early to mid-1800s, which reflect the lifestyle of the Davenport family such as furniture,
draperies, dishes, floor coverings, decorations and ornamentations. An exhibit room pictorially depicts the restoration project of the previously ravaged home. Colorful guides describe the stories of fur trade and the Davenport Family.
Narrative tour of the Confederate and National Cemeteries are included with this 2hour tour.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Rolling on the River
Sample Itinerary
(Memorial Day Weekend-Mid-October
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Day One: Quad Cities
-Arrive Quad Cities
-Lunch and Chocolate Tour at the Quad City Botanical Gardens.
-John Deere Commons– tour the John Deere Pavilion and Store,
and the unique retail and antiquing located on the Commons
and in Moline Centre.
-Hotel Check in.
-Try one of the gaming boats for fun and food or participate in
a local festival or plan dinner and a show in one of our live
performance venues.
Day Two: LeClaire to Dubuque (2 Day cruise on the Twilight)
-Board the elegant Twilight Riverboat for an all day cruise to
Dubuque, IA. Discover the beauty of the upper Mississippi Valley
Region. Learn about the Native Americans, fur traders, and lead
miners that called this region home. Enjoy onboard entertainment,
lunch, dinner, and snacks, and the ambiance of one of the most richly
appointed riverboats on the Mississippi River.
-Arrive Dubuque IA. Your 2 day cruise fare includes all meals,
entertainment and overnight accommodations in Dubuque.
Day Three: Dubuque, IA and River Cruise
-After breakfast, jump on the continuous shuttle transportation
to one of the many activities available in the Dubuque Ice Harbor.
Take in the new National Mississippi River Museum,
The Diamond Joe Casino, or 4th Street Cable Car ride
and shopping area.
-Board the Twilight Riverboat for your down-river cruise.
Enjoy lunch, dinner, snacks and soft drinks as you learn more about
The rich Mississippi River history and lock and dam systems
enroute to the LeClaire, IA.
-Arrive in LeClaire IA. Transfer to hotel.
Overnight.
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Day Four: LeClaire, IA and Quad Cities
-Breakfast in hotel.
-Isabel Bloom Production Tour. Experience the behind the scenes
creation of an original Isabel Bloom by the artisans themselves. This
one and a half hour tour is like no other and offers specials to those
who tour.
-Depart Isabel Bloom Production Site for the Village of East
Davenport, where Isabel Bloom had her first studio and is now a gift
Shop with all the finest Isabel Bloom creations. Lunch at Lagomarcinos
A Turn of the Century Ice Cream Parlor & Confectionary. Quoted by
Roadfood, Jane & Michael Stern: "Just may be the best hot fudge in
this solar system or any other."
-Get Figge With It: Find out how the Figge Art Museum (admission)
came to be! Sample highlights of the building and it’s contents—
including the collections and traveling exhibitions. Enjoy an entertaining
look at some of the most important works in the Figge collection and en
joy an introduction to the current exhibitions.
-Return home.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
Saints & Sinners
Sample Itinerary
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Enjoy Gaming at any of our 2 Casino & Hotels:
Isle Casino & Hotel– Located in Bettendorf, IA (or Rhythm City Riverboat Casino in Downtown Davenport)
Jumer’s Casino & Hotel– Located in Rock Island, IL
Lavender Crest Winery (Admission)
"Lavender Crest Winery" was named for several reasons. The Lavender scent brings back fond childhood memories of Martha's grandmother and after visiting a beautiful lavender field south of here and noticing a trend in the use of lavender, the
owners felt it enhanced the experience they wanted to share at the winery. The winery consists of two buildings. One of the
buildings is the wine production building. The second building is the tasting room, gift shop, coffee shop, and a banquet center that will seat 250-300 guests. This is a one-of-a-kind winery in Colona/Quad Cities.
“It’s Greek To Me!” Dining Experience – (Admission) Tour the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, enjoy a traditional Greek meal of choice, name badges in Greek, along with a take home menu & words and phrases in Greek & English.
Learn how to make “worry beads” or a “wedding favor” or after watching the young ones do traditional dances, you can learn
a few Greek dance steps too!
Palms & Psalms Tours – (Admission) Experience the "Plants of the Bible" or “Food of the Gods” tour at the Quad City
Botanical Garden. Then head to the Figge Art Museum where you will learn basic calligraphy fonts and create a lasting
memory in calligraphy. Then you will explore artworks from around the world with the many permanent & traveling art exhibits.
Celebration River Cruise “Captains Dinner Cruise – (Admission) Board the Celebration Belle for your Captain’s Dinner
Cruise, which includes a carved prime rib dinner buffet, musical entertainment, and beautiful Mississippi River Sunset. Love
fall foliage? Book their lunch cruise for the ultimate fall foliage experience.
Call the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau for other itinerary options i.e.: Boetje’s Mustard Tour, Isabel Bloom
Production Tour, John Deere Pavilion & John Deere Store, Putnam Museum/IMAX Theatre, Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, Twilight River Cruise, Manor Chocolates, Lagomarcino’s Confectionary Diner, Rock Island Arsenal, Village of East Davenport
Shops, Shopping in Historic LeClaire, Adler Theatre: Broadway Shows; iwireless center: Daniel O’Donnell, Gaither Homecoming, Holiday Pops Concert, etc; Wallace’s Garden Center, Country Corner, etc.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
“Show me the Green”
Sample Iowa Regional Itinerary
5 day/4 night
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Day 1: Begins in Davenport, IA – Tour time 10 hours
The Quad Cities is located on Interstate 80 at the Iowa/Illinois border.
Start your day off with a Tour the John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL.
(Free) Get up close to combine production lines, and enjoy the exhibits and informational tour guides, while you ride comfortably on a tour cart, with audio headsets
for everyone.
Contact: John Deere Guest Services 800-765-9588
Lunch at one of the many restaurants in the John Deere Commons.
Lunch Options:
The Bier Stube Contact: 309-797-3049
TGI Friday’s Contact: 309-764-6400
River House Contact: 309-797-1234
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Contact: 309-736-0100
(For more options call Dan Gleason 309-277-0937 ext. 100)
Check in & afternoon of gaming at the Isle Casino & Hotel
Take a fun Dinner cruise on the Mississippi River aboard Celebration River Cruise
(Admission). Choose from their buffet of carved prime rib, baked chicken, pasta
primavera, salads, rolls, etc. Then enjoy live musical entertainment that everyone
will enjoy. Sit up top with the Captain and ask him questions as he navigates the
river. Or shop for that special souvenir in their gift shop.
Back to the Isle Casino and Hotel for gaming and an overnight at Iowa’s largest hotel
property!
Day 2: Davenport to Dubuque – Tour time 10 hours
Guided tour of the John Deere Pavilion & Store. (Free) The John Deere Pavilion is
a unique, hands-on look at the past, present and future of agribusiness and houses
the world's largest agricultural exhibit. Adjacent to the John Deere Pavilion, the
John Deere Store is a one-of-a-kind specialty retail shop with a variety of unique
John Deere merchandise. Contact: Kristen Veto, 309-765-1000
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Visit the Deere homes and gardens. The Deere-Wiman House and the
Butterworth Home are two majestic mansions built in the late 1800s by
Charles Deere, son of John Deere. He built the beautiful, three-story
Victorian Deere-Wiman home in 1872 for himself and his wife. Later, in
1892, Charles Deere built the Butterworth Home as a wedding gift for his
daughter and son.
Lunch in Davenport
Depart Davenport for Dubuque via Interstate 80 to Highway 61 north
Arrive in Dubuque / Check into hotel
Dubuque offers an array of hotels. Choose from the Best Western
Midway, Grand Harbor Resort, Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena or Hotel
Julien Dubuque
Take an entertaining and informative journey on the mighty Mississippi at the National
Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. Enjoy dynamic aquariums, historical exhibits,
even some green toads! You can also get up close and personal with some of the live critters or become the pilot of a barge down the mighty Mississippi!
The new$84 million Diamond Jo Casino opened in December 2008 and offers over 900 slots
machines, 17 table games and a live poker room, making the casino the place for sizzling
gaming action. Your group can enjoy dinner tonight at Mojo’s Sports Bar, The Kitchen Buffet
or the Woodfire Grille. Live entertainment is also available Wednesday-Saturday along with
a 30 lane bowling alley for your groups entertainment pleasures.
Day Three: Dubuque and Dyersville – Tour Time 10 hours
Known as the world’s shortest, steepest scenic railway, over 295 feet in length, your
group will enjoy the magnificent view of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, along with the
wonderful colors of the Mississippi River Valley the Fenelon Place Elevator
Depart Dubuque for Dyersville via Hwy 20 West. Take exit 294 to Dyersville
What is more green in Iowa than corn? And what is the most famous corn
in Iowa? The corn at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville! The
group will enjoy a tour with the owner of the Field along with a chance to
run the bases and dare to step into the magical corn field.
For lunch today, enjoy a step back in time as your group visits the famous
Dyersville restaurant “where food is still cooked the old fashion way”
Homemade pies with mile high meringue, freshly peeled potatoes daily
and hand carved pot roast will leave your groups stomachs filled!
After lunch we will step back into agricultural history to the toys that we
played with when we were younger. From the very first toy produced by
Fred Ertl to the toys being made today, the National Farm Toy Museum
is the number one farm toy experience in the world!
Return to Dubuque via Highway 20
After a day of fun travels and memory creating, it time to kick back and
relax at the Mystique Casino & Dubuque Greyhound Park. This facility
recently underwent a $10million renovation to include 1,000 slot
machines, table games and live poker. Don’t forget live Greyhound racing
May-October with simulcast wagering year round.
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Day Four: Dubuque to Waterloo - Tour Time: 11 hours
Depart Dubuque for Waterloo via Highway 20 (Lonie do you know what the exit is they
will take to get into Waterloo)
Tour the John Deere Tractor Assembly Plant. Watch the assembly of
the “Big Green” tractors with 95 to 450 horsepower engines, in one of the
most environmentally sound production facilities in North America. The
7000, 8000, and 9000 series tractors are made here. See how 18,000
parts come together to create these tractors and watch them roll off the
assembly line. First view a 15 minute video on the history of John Deere,
ride the trolley through the manufacturing plant, then shop at “Deere
Crossing Gift Shop” afterwards.
Lunch at any of the many group friendly restaurants in Waterloo. Most
have complimentary policy for the driver and the escort. (For the various
options call Lonnie Elmore 800-728-843)
Enter the Grout Museum District. First experience the Sullivan
Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum. This $11 million 30,000 square foot
addition to the Grout Museum of History & Science. opened November
15th. The Five Sullivan Brothers of Waterloo all perished when the U.S.S.
Juneau sank during a battle in World War II. The museum honors all
veterans from Civil war to present day. Exhibits include a tank, a fighter
plane, the interior of a Vietnam-era Huey helicopter, the front of a Korean
war-era jet fighter; WWII Pacific theater exhibit plus generations of
memories from civil war to present day. Interactive exhibits include
exploring the inside of a tank to donning military gear of soldiers from
various eras. A reconstructed bow of the USS Juneau will be viewable and
extend from the first floor to the museums second level. View a 30 minute
film, on the “Life and Times of the Sullivan Brothers.” Then tour the
Grout Museum of History & Science. The "Engine of the Heartland"
exhibit reviews the history of industry in our area. Waterloo was home to
at least 10 automobile manufacturing companies in the early 1900's,
automobiles which included the Dart and the Maytag. You have the
opportunity to view the evolution of Waterloo from a small county-seat
town into a Midwest industrial center. Machines of transportation and
power are featured, along with agri-production, food processing, farm
implement manufacturing, and printing. Interactive element and
compelling displays allow visitors to explore the events and texture of the
area and the people that make up the Engine of the Heartland.
Check-in at the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo which opened for business
June 2007. They have a 194 rooms, 38,000 square feet of gaming space
with 1,100 slots and table games, indoor pool, Farraddays’ Steakhouse,
Isle Buffet, the Tradewinds Marketplace which includes Any Wich Way
Sandwich Shop, Ice Cream & Coffee Shop, KFC Express, and Pizza Hut
Express.
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“See the Green Farmland” as you take a horse-drawn wagon ride out
along Black Hawk Creek through the woods and across green pastures to
a 100-year old barn filled with antiques including a wood burning stove
and a pot-bellied stove. Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal and sing-along with Ruthie on the upright piano.
Back to the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo to overnight. Gamble in the
casino and “Win Some Green.” Day Five: Waterloo to Home – Tour Time: 3 hours
See the Original Green John Deere Waterloo Boy and Two-Cylinder
Tractors. Visit an extensive, privately owned collection of the finest antique
& vintage tractors, steam engines, and gasoline engines in the Midwest.
This collection is one of the top five in the United States which includes
prairie tractors from the turn of the century, Autman – Taylor, Russell, and
the rare Rumely Oil Pull Tractors.
Take a behind the scenes tour of a third generation florist and
greenhouses. Since 1934, this Greenhouse has specialized in mums,
poinsettias, and orchid. They also wholesale to locations all over the U.S.
Purchase plants from the greenhouse or from their full service florist & gift
shop afterwards.
Depart for lunch at another group friendly restaurant. Most have a
complimentary policy for the driver and the escort. (For the various options
call Lonnie Elmore 800-728-843)
Leave Eastern Iowa with stories of green and some green in your pocket!
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Simply Quad Cities
Sample Itinerary
4day/3night
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Day One
Arrive Quad Cities
Dinner at Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant, a tribute to the American
Farmer, where you will feast on a traditional, home style, made-fromscratch cooking. Contact: Jeff 563-391-2427
Free night: Shuttles to area Casinos or a night to relax after traveling to the
Quad Cities and a filling dinner.
Day Two
Touring Quad Cities
-Breakfast in hotel
10:00
John Deere Harvester Works Tour was built in 1913 and as John
Deere harvesting equipment has changed through the years, so has the
factory. In 2007, Harvester Works completed a factory reconfiguration,
changing its layout to allow for a more productive operation. The factory is
now meeting higher quality standards and is producing equipment faster
and more efficiently than ever before. Contact: Jennifer 309-765-6256
12:15
Lunch at a Quad Cities favorite River House Bar & Grill. Enjoy a meal in a
historic downtown building in the John Deere Commons.
Contact Dan 309-797-1234
1:30
Tour of the John Deere Pavilion (Free) The John Deere Pavilion and its
unique, hands-on look at the past, present and future of agribusiness and
houses the world's largest agricultural exhibit. The Commons is an area of
beautifully restored historic district that not only offers entertainment and
dining, but also wonderful paved walking and biking trails along the
Mississippi River. Contact : Kristin 309-765-1005
2:30
Choose from the Deere Wiman or Butterworth Mansions (Admission) two
majestic mansions built in the late 1800s by Charles Deere, son of
John Deere. The three-story Victorian Deere-Wiman home built in 1872 for
himself and his wife. In 1892, Charles Deere built the Butterworth Home as
a wedding gift for his daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and William
Butterworth. Contact Gretchen: 309-743-2701
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3:30
Boetje’s Mustard Tour (Free) 2008 Gold Medal winner for the best course-grained
mustard, beating out Grey Poupon and other International Mustards. A local favorite
distributed regionally. Contact: Will 309-788-4352
4:30
Back to Hotel to freshen up.
5:30
Circa ‘21 Dinner Theatre and Playhouse enjoy an evening of terrific food and
wonderful entertainment at one the finest dinner theatres in the Midwest. You will even
get to enjoy the performance wait staff before the show! Contact: Ellen 309-786-2667
Overnight Quad Cities.
Day Three
Touring Quad Cities
Breakfast at hotel
8:30
Isabel Bloom Studio Tour (Free) For more than fifty years, the handcrafted sculpture of
the Isabel Bloom artisans has been admired, collected and given to celebrate holidays,
birthdays and many other occasions. Contact: Bill 563-333-2040
9:30
Chocolate Manor Chocolate Lovers Tour offers you an opportunity to indulge in award
winning hand crafted confections made by experience chocolatiers. Contact: Rose or
Bob 563-355-6600
10:30
Board Celebration Belle Choose from heir buffet of carved prime rib, baked chicken, pasta
primavera, salads, rolls, etc. Then enjoy live musical entertainment that everyone will enjoy. Sit
up top with the Captain and ask him questions as he navigates the river. Or shop for that special
souvenir in their gift shop. Contact: Susan 309-764-1952
3:00
Quad City Botanical Center (Admission) Award-winning Sun Garden blooms with exotic
tropical flowers, 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools. Outdoor gardens feature
magnificent conifer collection, thousands of spring bulbs, colorful, rare perennials and
annuals. Contact: Megan 309-794-0991
4:15
Village of East Davenport, and Lagomarcino’s, our fourth generation confectionary
family featuring sandwich’s, soups, salads and specializing in old fashioned sodas made
with phosphates and their home-made hot fudge served warm with your favorite sundae.
Then walk off your lunch by visiting the local shops, especially stopping at our beloved
Isabel Bloom Store or take a relaxing break across the street at Lindsay Park.
Contact: Tom 563-324-6137
5:45
Return to Hotel for a free night. Options to shuttle to Casinos for gaming or time to relax
after a wonderful day of touring the Beautiful and Historic Quad Cities.
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Day Four
Depart for home.
Breakfast at hotel before loading the motor coach to head for home and
enjoy sharing stories of the Quad Cities
Other Tour Options:
-Rock Island Arsenal Tour (Admission) Offers 3 spots of interest the Arsenal
Museum featuring "People, Process and Products." Large collection of
U.S., foreign, military and civilian small arms. 2nd oldest army museum in
the United States. Contact: JoDean 309-782-2979
-Colonel Davenport Home (Admission) Housed in the Colonel George
Davenport mansion are artifacts representative of the early to mid-1800s
which reflect the lifestyle of the Davenport family and the
Mississippi River Visitors Center which is located at Lock & Dam #15.
Its primary mission is interpreting the development and practice of the
navigational Lock & Dam 15.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800
FAX: 309-764-9443
“This Land Was Made for You & Me!”
Military history Itinerary in
Des Moines, IA; Quad Cities, IA/IL; Waterloo, IA
Regional Itinerary by: Des Moines CVB, Quad Cities CVB, & Waterloo CVB.
Day One: Arrive and Tour Quad Cities
Start your tour at the Rock Island Arsenal Museum. This unique museum is the 2nd oldest U.S.
Army museum in the country, and features a premiere firearms collection. It also showcases
the long history of the island and the products manufactured on site for the military.
(Free) 45 min
Next, take a driving tour with a step-on guide of the Rock Island Arsenal to see the National and
Confederate Cemeteries, tanks, artillery, and the many buildings built from native limestone
that house military and governmental offices. (Free) 1 hour
Contact Jodean Murdock about touring the museum and a guided tour of the island at
309-782-2979 or [email protected]
Then, stop at the Mississippi River Visitors Center and learn about the Mississippi River while you
watch barges lock through Lock & Dam 15 and see the world’s largest Roller Dam hold
back the mighty waters of the Mississippi. In the winter, the migrating bald eagles love to
feed at the open waters by the Lock & Dam. Use their spotting scopes to see these powerful
creatures up close. (Free) 1 hour
Contact the Mississippi River Visitors Center about their tour at 309-794-5338.
Now it’s time to relax and enjoy a meal, afternoon tea, or refreshments at the Arsenal Golf Club.
This historic clubhouse was built in 1906 and it has the feel of the southern plantation home
with open-air verandas and elegant dining rooms overlooking the golf course. You can also
schedule your group to play a round of golf on the island’s 18-hole course
Contact the Arsenal Golf Club staff at 309-793-1601 to arrange your event.
Time to find out that Colonel George Davenport was the first permanent white settler in the Quad
Cities and builds the first house in the area in 1833-1834 on the north end of Arsenal Island.
Take a guided tour of the furnished Colonel Davenport House to see what life was like for
the early pioneer settlers on the Mississippi, and how the fur trade flourished in this area.
($2/person)
Contact Sue Wolters at 563-388-9657 to schedule a guided tour.
Another Island home to tour is the Quarters One mansion. Built in the 1870’s, Quarters One was
once the general’s home on the island and was considered the 2nd largest government-owned
house-only the White House is larger. It boasts a spacious large central hall with a set of
twin parlors, beautiful dining room, library, screened veranda, and a large lawn perfect for
outdoor events.
It’s time to check into one of the many hotel properties in the Quad Cities area.
Contact Dan Gleason, QCCVB for hotel available at 800-747-7800 ext. 100.
Let’s choose some nightly entertainment:
Celebration Belle: Looking for a location that includes a beautiful sunset, relaxing
atmosphere, great music and dancing while drifting on the Mississippi River, plus a
fabulous dinner? Then the Celebrations Belle’s Captain Dinner and Dance will fit
that ticket! The Prime Rib is known to be the best on the Mississippi River. You
will enjoy the three entrée buffet dinner, which is prepared by the Chefs
fresh right onboard! Contact Susan at 800-297-0034 ext. 204
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Or you can choose to attend the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse: Enjoy a dinner buffet and a
professional production of some of your favorite stage shows. From musical and comedies, Circa ’21
is sure to please any group coming into the Quad Cities. Check out www.circa21.com for the current
show season. Contact Ellen Clow at 309-786-2667 for group rates and reservations.
OVERNIGHT
Day Two: Tour Quad Cities and Travel to Waterloo
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before finding out where all these Green Trackers came from. Check-out of your
hotel and load motor coach.
Tour the John Deere Pavilion. The John Deere Pavilion is a unique, hands-on look at the past, present and
future of agribusiness and houses the world’s largest agricultural exhibit. Adjacent to the John Deere
Pavilion, the John Deere Store is a one-of-a-kind specialty retail shop with a variety of unique John
Deere merchandise. (Free) 45 min Contact Kristin Vito at 309-765-1005
Depart for Iowa City, Iowa (1 hour drive time)
Tour the Old Capitol Museum. During the over 150 years that Old Capitol has served Iowa as a seat of
government and education, it has become a symbol of pride and excellence for The University of
Iowa, Iowa City and the state. When Old Capitol's cornerstone was laid on Independence Day in
1840, Iowa City became the first "permanent" capital of Iowa, where the last four Iowa territorial
legislatures met. In Old Capitol, Iowa made the transition to statehood. Here, the first governor was
inaugurated, the first six Iowa general assemblies met, and the state's constitution-still the
fundamental law of the state-was drafted.
Depart for Waterloo, Iowa (1 1/2 hour drive time)
Arrive in Waterloo and check-in to one of our many “group friendly “ hotels. Contact Lonnie Elmore with the
Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau for availability at 800-728-8431.
Experience the “original horse power” with a visit to Heritage Farm and Company for a horse drawn wagon
ride and a home cooked meal in a 100-year old barn. Horse power was used to plow the fields for
planning crops and harvesting each fall. These award winning beautiful Percheron horses are entered
in horse plowing contests all over the United States. After dinner, enjoy a sing-a-long with Ruthie on
the upright piano. For reservations call 319-988-3734.
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Day Three: Tour Waterloo and Travel to Des Moines
The first stop this morning is at the John Deere Tractor Assembly, the only location in North America that
manufactures the big green tractors. During WW I, John Deere played an instrumental role in the
production of war wagons, carts, and other equipment for the allied forces. During WWII, old
production lines were converted and new ones built as factories mobilized to produce ammunition,
wagons, airplane components, and tank transmissions. When you arrive at the tractor assembly, you
will view a film on the history of John Deere and afterwards board a trolley that will take you through
the complete manufacturing process. Afterwards, shop in the gift shop “Deere Crossing.”
Call 319-292-7668 to set up your tour.
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The Five Sullivan Brothers from Waterloo all enlisted in the Navy together after a good friend of theirs
was killed in action. The brothers were granted permission to all serve together on the same ship,
the U.S.S. Juneau. Unfortunately their ship went down in the Battle of Guadalcanal and these
brothers were lost at sea. A brand new museum has opened honoring these brothers, the Sullivan
Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum. The museum honors all veterans from Civil War to present
day conflicts with interactive exhibits, oral histories, and war time memorabilia. View a film on
the “Life and Times of the Five Sullivan Brothers.”
After lunch, take and historical bus tour of Downtown Waterloo. You will hear the town’s
story as it grew from a milling community to an industrial area in the Midwest. Included in the
tour are buildings dating from the 1890’s, a 2007 mural painted by local artist-musician Richard
Thomas, and Bosnian immigrant Paco Rosics’s spray paint reproduction of Michelangelo’s
Sistine chapel in his restaurant, Galleria de Paco. Stops include many historic buildings including
Veterans Memorial Hall. Call Christy Decker at 319-988-3734 to schedule your tour and lunch.
Depart for Marshalltown, Iowa (1 hour drive time).
After traveling down Highway 30, continue your destination to Marshalltown, Iowa, to visit the historic
Marshall County Museum. The museum displays some of the significant items of the
collections of the Historical Society of Marshall County. Here you’ll take a complimentary tour
to see many eras of military history from the Civil War through modern wars. A gift shop is also
available for unique gift ideas! Contact the Historical Society at 641-752-6664 to schedule a tour)
Depart for Des Moines, Iowa (1 1/2 hour drive time)
Now it’s time to travel to the capital city of Des Moines for a night on the town. Des Moines is known for
its rich history, cultural activity and exciting events that take place throughout the year.
The group is sure to be hungry by now, contact the Greater Des Moines CVB for dining options that fit
into your schedule and budget. If you are ready for some incredible local barbeque, an extensive
buffet, mouthwatering hamburgers or fantastic steak it is readily available!
As the evening settles in, enjoy one of the area hot spots which is open 24 hours day/7 days a week - the
Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino. Prairie Meadows features 1,900 slot machines, table
games including poker and blackjack. Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing spring
through early fall. So whether you want to spend a penny or place a bet at one of the many
high-dollar stakes tables, Prairie Meadows is your place to play!
Or you can put on your walking shoes and visit Jordan Creek Town Center. Jordan Creek Town Center
is a 200-acre retail, dining, entertainment and recreation development. The project includes a
two-level enclosed mall featuring 125 retailers. This mall is sure to be a shopper’s dream!
OVERNIGHT
Day Four: Tour Des Moines and Depart for Home
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking-out and boarding your motor coach for a full day of
excitement.
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The morning begins as you enter your way into the heart of Des Moines to the landmark of the city.
Enjoy a tour of the Iowa State Capitol Building that has 275-foot tall central dome covered
with 23-karat gold considered to be one the most beautiful in the United States. Also take a
tour of the capitol grounds totaling 165 acres. See the many monuments including the Peace
Officer’s Memorial, Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and Vietnam War
Memorial. Have a complimentary guided tour of the World War II Memorial Plaza.
(Call 515-281-5591 to make reservations for group tours)
On a bluff overlooking the Des Moines River Valley on the southern edge of the Capitol complex, see
our new Iowa Judicial Branch Building. This limestone-clad building is built in classical style
in harmony with the Iowa State Capitol. The dome and roof are clad in copper. Have a
complimentary tour and enjoy the rotunda and many murals.
Next, just one block from the renowned Iowa State Capital building, you will see the
State Historical Building. Iowa’s history lives on in the modern granite and glass structure.
Unique permanent and temporary exhibits explore the people, places and events, and issues of
Iowa’s past. Enjoy the exhibit, Honor the Colors: Iowa’s Civil War Battle Flags. In their own
words, men describe who they are, how they were equipped, and why they fought. See more
than 350 objects including weapons, uniforms, artillery, and original art. Also featured are
examples of battle flags conserved through the Iowa Battle Flag Preservation Project.
(Contact 515-281-5111 to schedule a group visit)
Take a break for lunch at Café Baratta’s in the State Historical Museum. The bistro style menu
combines Italian with fresh innovative recipes and FABULOUS desserts. Or, enjoy one of the
many restaurants within two blocks of the museum.
Then, feel the nostalgia that comes with walking through time in the shoes of the brave men and women
of World War I and II is something that cannot be forgotten when visiting the National Historic
Site of The Fort Des Moines. These nearly 5 acres of museum and education center
specifically preserves the heritage of service and sacrifice taken by African American men of
WW I and the women of WWII. The sites’ preservation of archival photographs, period art,
interactive film displays, and outdoor exhibits are a few of the attractions not to miss.
(M-F 10-4)
DEPART FOR HOME
For more information on this Itinerary and other Regional and Local Itineraries contact:
Dan Gleason
Quad Cities CVB
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Katie Stien
Des Moines CVB
Sales Manager
[email protected]
515-699-3432
Lonnie Elmore
Waterloo CVB
Director of Sales
[email protected]
800-728-8431
Tour LeClaire
Sample Itinerary
Moline, IL 61265
PH: 800-747-7800 FAX: 309-764-9443
Arrive at the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcome Center in LeClaire. Free coffee,
great restroom facilities, Iowa Peddler products, Art and Antiques. Allows your guests to wander
the grounds, for a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and find out more information about
the region.
Lunch at Steventon’s – A fabulous restaurant located near the Welcome Center with an outstanding
view of the River.
Shopping in downtown LeClaire – unique retail and specialty shops abound!
Great River Tours (Admission) narrated River Cruises. Come with us, not for a “boat ride”, but for a
river experience. Join us on the Mighty Mississippi for a 35 to 40 minute narrated sightseeing tour
aboard the historic “Riversong”. Our trips are a personalized combination of relaxation, history,
and adventure. (Capacity 24)
Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead & Museum One of the homesteads of the Cody family, built of stone in
1847 by Buffalo Bill's father. View restored home, stagecoach and buffalo. Memorial and tribute
to native son William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, as well as a museum of the Mississippi River, steamboat and pioneer history. Wooden-hull sternwheeler, a national historic landmark, is on display as
well as a model of the "black box" used on airplanes, which was invented by an Iowan.
Riverboat Pilot Home Tour LeClaire, Iowa is located at a point where the Mississippi River makes a
sharp bend to the southwest. LeClaire's historic bond with the river and the bold men who tamed
the Upper Rapids is still visible in the homes and buildings they left behind. On May 7, 1979,
their homes were recognized as part of the nine block Cody Road Historic District listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. Most of the homes are located along Cody Road and Second Street with a few between Wisconsin and Dodge Streets.
Group Tour Contact:
Dan Gleason
Group Sales Manager
[email protected]
800-747-7800 ext. 100
Boetje’s
Stone Ground Mustard
Since 1889
Factory Tour with Taste Testing!
Boetje's Mustard is a Quad Cities-and
national-favorite. Beginning in 1889, Fred Boetje
began making stoneground Dutch mustard in his
garage in Rock Island, Illinois.
Using the same recipe today of water, mustard seed, sugar,
salt and distilled vinegar, Boetje's tops all mustard sales in
the local retail market. It even outsells the big three-French's,
Kraft and Plochman-by 7 to 1.
In a survey by Illinois Magazine published in its July 2002
issue, Boetje's was voted to be the "Best Illinois food
product" in Northern Illinois.
Boetje’s Stone Ground Dutch Mustard won a gold medal
in the World Wide Mustard Competition at the
15th Napa Valley Mustard Festival in Napa Valley,
California.
Perfect for group tours! This
tour is sure to please any
group!
And just wait until you get to
taste it! Boetje’s is my
FAVORITE mustard!
Group Tour Information:
1-877-726-3853
2736 12th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
Chocolate Manor
Rose and Bob Mohr 412 16th Street Bettendorf, IA 52722 563‐355‐6600 Chocolate Lover’s Tour
Chocolate Manor offers your group tours an opportunity to indulge in award winning hand crafted confections made by experienced chocolatiers. We can accommodate a single bus group of travelers in our retail and kitchen area. Our tour consists of tasting various pure Belgium chocolate confections in the seasonally decorated retail area and a kitchen demonstration in which participants are taught to craft a tulip cup shaped chocolate bowl. A $5.00 fee covers the confectionery samples and kitchen demo (tour escort and driver are comp). A lecture on the history of chocolate and how to differentiate quality versus inferior chocolate is given during the sampling. The tour is then directed to the kitchen where they are taught how to craft colorful tulip cup shaped chocolate bowls which are typically used at luncheons or wedding receptions. “How to” printed instructions are supplied after the demo. The tour can be broken into a tasting and or a demo. A complete tour can be done in a hour and a half. Tell us your time constraints; we will work with you to keep you on schedule. We are conveniently located near the foot of the I‐74 Bridge. We are handicapped accessible and have reserved bus parking in the front. While we prefer advanced reservations we have successfully taken groups with only 20 minutes notice. If you are stuck with an hour or a failed stop, Chocolate Manor will save the day for you. We strive to have fun with tours. Our goal is to make their experience both entertaining and educational. For more information please call Rose and Bob Mohr at 563‐355‐6600. 33rd Spectacular Season
The Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, located in downtown Rock Island, Illinois, has been presenting audiences with the absolute finest in dining and professional stage entertainment for the past 32 seasons. For the venue’s thrilling 33rd season, which begins this November, Circa
‘21 is proud to announce the debut of no less than four productions making their very first appearances in the Quad Cities area, along
with the return of two of the theatre’s most popular and requested musicals. Every offering in the 2009-2010 season will be brought to life
by top-tier, professional performers and theatre artisans from across the United States, and each one is sure to be enjoyed by both frequent
Circa ‘21 guests, and those previously unfamiliar with this beloved Quad Cities venue.
Holly Jolly Christmas, a musical comedy running November 11 through December 31. Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all of their
friends as they celebrate the holidays in a delightful musical treat, the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. Featuring
Broadway-style singing and dancing, stunning costumes, and many of the traditional seasonal favorites you know and love, this
festive revue will warm your heart and dazzle your senses.
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, running January 13, 2010, through March 20. From Andrew Lloyd Webber,
composer of such stage classics as Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, and Phantom of the Opera, comes a colorful, inspiring musical with
exotic costumes and locales, and a tuneful, memorable score. Webber and lyricist Tim Rice have created a soft-rock fantasy from
the Biblical story of Joseph and his brethren, and have turned this ancient tale into a rollicking mixture of vaudevillian turns,
country and western, calypso, 50’s rock ‘n’ roll, and acid rock. It’s a must-see event for the entire family, and one of the most
popular shows that Circa ‘21 has produced in its 32-year history.
Church Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping running March 24 through May 22. Inspired by the books of Janet Martin and
Suzann Melson, authors of the best-seller Growing Up Lutheran, this debuting show finds its beloved characters dealing with the
world of 1969, preparing for changes – and preparing plenty of food – in the church’s familiar kitchen. As always, you’ll “laugh
until your side dish hurts” with the ladies’ hilarious antics, comedic song and dance numbers, and down-to-earth charm.
Whodunit... the Musical, running May 26 through July 10. In the show, a wealthy spinster and her Cockney maid rent out a
beautiful Connecticut home in the summer of 1931. When they arrive, they discover that all of the hired help has quit, except
for a very odd butler who tells them that “something strange” is going on. And before you can say “Whodunit?”, there’s a dead
body in the middle of the living room... and then another. This is a tuneful, hilarious romp that’s part mystery, part drawing
room farce, and all musical comedy.
Squabbles, running July 14 through August 28. This hilarious comedy pits a father-in-law against a mother-in-law in a succession of
comic fights, when a young man’s mother and his wife’s father are forced to share a house with their children – and soon discover that they can’t stand one another! A serious of hilarious confrontations occur while the children find a way for their folks
to make peace, and the each parent begins to realize that, really, the other isn’t so bad.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, running September 1 through November 6. A loving tribute to the singer, tracing through her
early struggles, breakthroughs, successes, and challenges, the show finds a disc jockey flashing through time from Cline’s dusty
roadhouse gigs to the Grand Ole Opry, Las Vegas, and Carnegie Hall. A five-piece band backs up the singer as she croons her
hits and shares anecdotes from her life, in this production that features over 20 of Cline’s smash hits, including “She’s Got
You,” “Walking After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and the immortal “Crazy.”
Circa ‘21 productions are performed on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:45 p.m. (with doors opening at 5:45 p.m. and a buffet dinner
served from 6 – 7 p.m.), Sundays at 5:45 p.m. (3:45 p.m. doors, 4 – 5 p.m. dinner), and Wednesday matinees at 1:30 p.m (11:30 a.m. doors,
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. plated lunch). Performances are also preceded by a 15-minute stage entertainment with The Bootleggers – one of only
two dinner theatre performing wait staffs in the entire country.
For more information on Special Group Rates Contact:
Ellen Clow, 309-786-2667 or [email protected]
It’s Greek To Me
Hosted by the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, East Moline, Illinois
Please join us and celebrate the wonderful food, music and culture of Greece!
MEAL PACKAGES:
Aphrodite (Desserts)
Includes an assortment of pre-plated Greek pastries and coffee
$8.00 per person
Apollo (Appetizers)
Includes an assortment of hot and cold Greek appetizers, coffee and ice tea
Pre-plated $10.00 per person
Buffet $15.00 per person
Athena (Lunch Options)
1. Greek Salad, Gyro bar, Greek dessert
2. Greek Salad, Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna), bread, Greek dessert
3. Greek Salad, Greek Style macaroni and meat sauce, bread, Greek dessert
Coffee and ice tea included
$15.00 per person
Zeus (Dinner Options)
1. Greek Salad, Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna), Greek green beans, bread, Greek dessert
2. Greek Salad, Souzoukakia (Greek style meatballs in tomato sauce with rice), Greek green beans,
bread, Greek dessert
3. Greek Salad, Greek style macaroni and meat sauce, bread, Greek dessert
coffee and ice tea included
$25.00 per person
Add-ons:
Ouzo tasting $2 per person
Ouzo with dessert $4 per person
One Greek Beer with dinner $3 per person
One glass of Greek wine with dinner $3 per person
Cash bar with Greek Wine, Greek Beer and liquors
4 pc dessert packaged to go $5.00 per person
Wine Tasting - price based on number of wines and size of group
Along with each meal package, choose any or all of the activities listed below!
• Step on greeting
• Tour of church with religious display and explanations
• Name tag with name in Greek
• Greek Cultural display
• Greek Music
• Take home Menu in English and Greek
• Take home list of useful words and phrases
• Take home treat with Thank you in Greek
• Complimentary meal for bus driver and escort
• Photo Board
May also be added at no additional charge:
• Greek dance performance
• Greek dance lessons
Additional Activities:
Worry Beads $2 per person
Wedding Favors $2 per person
Cooking demo: (Choose one)
Baklava (Dessert)
Spinach or Cheese Puff (Appetizer) $10 for group
Call for additional information
or special requests:
Diane Lamacki 309-757-9700
[email protected]
ROCK ISLAND
ARSENAL TOURS
Take a guided tour of the largest island in the Mississippi
River. Owned by the U.S. since 1804, step back in
time in the Quad Cities and experience
American history.
Begin your tour at the Rock Island Arsenal Museum. This unique museum is the 2nd
oldest U.S. Army museum in the country, and features a premiere firearms collection. It
also showcases the long history of the island and the products manufactured on site for the
military. (free)
Next, take a driving tour with a step on guide of the island to see the National and
Confederate Cemeteries, tanks, artillery, and the many buildings built from native limestone
that house military and governmental offices. (free)
H Contact Jodean Murdock about touring the museum and a guided tour of the island at
309-782-2979 or [email protected]
Then, stop at the Mississippi River Visitor Center and learn about the Mississippi River
while you watch barges lock through Lock & Dam 15 and see the world’s largest Roller
Dam hold back the mighty waters of the Mississippi. In the winter, the migrating bald
eagles love to feed at the open waters by the Lock & Dam. Use their spotting scopes to see
these powerful creatures up close. (free)
H Contact the Mississippi River Visitor Center about their tour at 309-794-5338.
Colonel George Davenport was the first permanent white settler in the Quad Cities and
built the first house in the area in 1833-1834 on the north end of Arsenal Island. Take a
guided tour of the furnished Colonel Davenport House to see what life was like for the
early pioneer settlers on the Mississippi, and how the fur trade flourished in this area.
H Contact Sue Wolters at 563-388-9657 to schedule a guided tour. ($2/person)
Another Island home to tour is the Quarters One mansion. Built in the 1870s, Quarters
One was once the general’s home on the island and was considered the 2nd largest
government-owned house—only the White House is larger. It boasts a spacious large
central hall with a set of twin parlors, beautiful dining room, library, screened veranda, and
a large lawn perfect for outdoor events.
Then relax and enjoy a meal, afternoon tea, or refreshments at the Arsenal Golf Club.
The historic clubhouse was built in 1906 and it has the feel of a southern plantation home
with open-air verandas and elegant dining rooms overlooking the golf course. You can also
schedule your group to play a round of golf on the island’s 18-hole course.
H Contact the Arsenal Golf Club staff at 309-793-1601 to arrange your event.
A current U.S. picture ID for persons 16 and older is needed in order to be permitted on the Island
because it is a working military facility. Foreign visitors must register at least one week ahead by
calling 309-782-2686 on Monday - Friday from 6 am to 2:30 pm CT.

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