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Daytime

Riverfront Stroll and Museum Morning

Start your day at the quietest hour, grab a bite, and walk the riverfront before the crowds arrive.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Putnam Museum

    Explore the Putnam Museum while it is fresh and uncrowded. The Hall of Mammals and the Black Earth/Big River exhibit are best seen early.

  2. 11:00

    Riverview Terrace Park

    Walk nine minutes southeast to Riverview Terrace Park. It is a historic district that offers a quiet, shaded break near the river.

  3. 11:30

    Sippi's American Grill & Craft Beer

    Head thirteen minutes southeast to Sippi's American Grill & Craft Beer. It is open from 11AM, making it perfect for a late lunch or a solid meal after your walk.

  4. 12:15

    Veteran's Memorial Park

    End your outing at Veteran's Memorial Park. It is one of four riverfront parks in downtown, located just south of your previous stops, offering a final view of the Mississippi.

Local tip

The Putnam Museum opens at 10:00 on weekdays. Arriving right at opening ensures you have the halls to yourself before the midday rush.

Check before you go

  • Putnam Museum: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00.
  • Sippi's American Grill & Craft Beer: Mon-Sat 11AM-close.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Davenport (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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