Timeline
12:00
Grab a seat at Duck City Bistro for lunch. The menu changes frequently, so you can enjoy fresh ingredients and a big-city bistro atmosphere right in the heart of the Quad Cities.
12:45
Walk over to LeClaire Park to stroll along the river. Keep an eye on the water to spot bald eagles fishing in the wintertime or watch the pleasure boats and barges work the channel.
13:15
Head to Quarters 1 to see the former residence of the highest-ranking officer at Rock Island Arsenal. It is the second-largest federal residence in the United States, behind only the White House.
Local tip
Check the route to get between these spots, as they are spread out along the riverfront.
Check before you go
- Duck City Bistro is open Mon-Sat from 5PM onwards, so this plan works best for a late lunch or early dinner. If visiting earlier, try Village Corner Deli or Grilled Cheese Bar which open earlier.
- LeClaire Park is a public space accessible during daylight hours.
- Quarters 1 is a historic site; check current visiting hours before you go.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Davenport (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).