Fall in the midwest goes by quickly — but it sure is delightful while it lasts! One of our favorite things to do is to explore and enjoy the gorgeous colors and fall foliage. There are a lot of great places to do so near the Quad Cities and below you will find 8 of our favorites. This is not exhaustive — but simply places we love. Feel free to comment below if you have a favorite!
ILLINOIS SIDE
Black Hawk State Historic Site
4801 11th St, Rock Island, IL
Black Hawk State Historic Site website
Illiniwek Forest Preserve
836 State Avenue, Hampton, IL
Loud Thunder Forest Preserve
19406 Loud Thunder Road, Illinois City, IL
Loud Thunder Forest Preserve website
Mississippi Palisades State Park
16327A IL-84, Savanna, IL
Mississippi Palisades State Park website
IOWA SIDE
Wild Cat Den State Park
1884 Wildcat Den Rd, Muscatine, IA
Wild Cat Den State Park website
Scott County Park
18850 270th St, Eldridge, IA
Maquoketa Caves State Park
9688 Caves Rd, Maquoketa, IA
Maquoketa Caves State Park website
Eagle Point Park
2601 Shiras Ave, Dubuque, IA
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