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From our world famous
festivals to our numerous family activities to our engaging
theatre and arts venues,
the Quad Cities
has something for everyone. The population of the metro area
is more than 350,000 people strong, now ranking second only
to Chicago in the 2-state area of Iowa and Illinois.
Whether it's a concert
with the Quad City
Symphony Orchestra, our
Quad City Mallards
pro hockey team or the
Steamwheelers AF2
arena football team, there is something sure to
catch your interest. The
Mark of the Quad Cities in Moline and
the Adler Theatre
in Davenport offer a variety of concerts, with artists like
the Dave Matthews Band, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, the
Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Kelly Clarkson, just to name a
few. Many festivals are held throughout the year, the most
famous of which is the Bix
7 Race and Jazz Festival held in late July.
For nightlife, look
no further than the
District of Rock Island. Within walking distance,
you'll find artist galleries and studios, restaurants, brew
pubs, coffee shops, nightclubs, botanical center, dinner
theatre and unique shops.
If you like to
shop, we're the city for you. From quaint districts to giant
shopping complexes, Midwestern treasures aren't hard to
find. The Quad Cities is the home of
Isabel Bloom. In Davenport, NorthPark Mall features stores including Abercrombie and
Fitch, Gap, Eddie Bauer and Express, and chain stores such
as Dillards, Younkers and Von Maur.
One thing you won't
find in the Quad Cities, however, is a high cost of living.
You'll be pleasantly
surprised at the cost of apartments in the area.
The Quad Cities is just a few
hours away from major metropolitan areas such as Des Moines,
Chicago, St Louis, and Minneapolis. Major airline services
are available at the
Quad-City Airport in Moline, Illinois. The Quad
Cities is right on interstate 80, one of the nation's major
interstates as well as being served by interstates 280, 88
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