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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 Flames pro hockey team or the Steamwheelers
AF2 arena football team, there is something sure to
catch your interest. The iWireless Center in Moline and the Adler Theatre
in Davenport offer a variety of concerts, with artists like
the Dave Matthews Band, Seether, Kenny Chesney, the
Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Sheryl Crow, 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, Quad City 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 (perfect gifts for your mom and grandma). In
Davenport, NorthPark Mall features stores including
Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, 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 International 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 and 74. |
