Mini golf is a great family-friendly activity to get the kids out of the house during the warmer months. Check out these 3 awesome locations in the Quad Cities!Family-friendly 18 hole mini golf course!
HOURS: Mon - Thu 4pm -...
Downtown LeClaire, IA - home of Antique Archaeology (TV Show American Pickers), several boutiques in Cody Road Historic District, live music at local breweries
Quad Cities Area Guide to Libraries + Summer Reading Programs - check with your local library...
Riding the Channel Cat Water Taxi is one of our family’s favorite summer activities! Whether you’re a Quad Citizen or a visitor to the area, the Channel Cat is one of the best ways to experience the Mississippi River...
Want to create a special memory with your energetic kiddos this summer? Adventure is just around the corner. Here are five of my family's favorite Quad City nature spots.
1. Nahant Marsh
Nahant Marsh in southwest Davenport is a gorgeous place...
Growing up, I had no idea how lucky we were to be so close to such a great landmark! But now, as an adult the Maquoketa Caves are a place that I love to take my children to explore...
My family loves doing staycations in the winter. A staycation is a fun way to feel like you are on ‘vacation’ without leaving your own city.
The hotels we are sharing below all have indoor pools – please call to...
The Fun Station
The Fun Station (formerly known as the 'The Play Station') is located in Eldridge, IA. It's an absolute favorite when it comes to indoor fun in the QCA! My kids and I arrived right when they opened...
The midwest is full of indoor waterparks — amazing indoor waterparks! And once cabin fever starts to settle in, waterparks are a great option to have some fun and to burn that energy. We have several that are within...
We are surrounded by natural beauty in eastern Iowa and western Illinois and the IA/IL State Parks offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy that beauty. They are fun to explore with kids of all ages. From picnics and easy...
If you are looking for something fun and unique to do this winter -- you and your friends (or significant other!) can rent an igloo at Tycoga Winery! Such a fun way to feel like you are outside -...
(Quad Cities): It's that time of year! The kids are getting ready to trick-or-treat and we have the trick or treat times for many of the cities and towns in and around the Quad Cities.
*Please note that we do...
Starved Rock State Park (about 1 1/2 hours from the Quad Cities) is definitely worth the drive! Starved Rock State Park is a wilderness area on the Illinois River and is known for its steep sandstone canyons formed by...
In + Around The Quad Cities
Haunted Houses in the QCA to Visit this Fall
It's that time of year! Time for fall and Halloween... and all things spooky! There are several haunted houses in the QCA -- keep...
