Celebration Belle
Riverboat Twilight
Great River Road
The Mississippi River: Heart of the QC BY MELISSA CHURCH Some call it the Mighty Mississippi but we call it home. The Mississippi River bridges Iowa and Illinois, creating each state’s unique shapes, but also bringing each side closer together. In the Quad Cities, the Mississippi River is an integral part of our community. Bringing citizens outside to explore, strengthening neighborly bonds, and creating picturesque landscapes; the Mississippi River is the heart of the Quad Cities. 2,350 miles of a majority south-flowing current, the Quad Cities is the only area where the current flows east to west. That’s no problem for the nearly 12,000 ships that use the river to transport goods, agriculture, and people, across it. A great way to get on the river is a river cruise. The Celebration Belle features dining and sightseeing cruises alongside their narrated tours and themed events. The Riverboat Twilight takes you on a journey north for sightseeing and overnight stays. The Channel Cat Water Taxi connects our cities, ferrying guests between ports on both sides of the Mississippi. Sailing alongside local riverboats are Viking River Cruises and American Cruise Lines . These ships bring visitors from all over the world to our region. Another way to ride the river is Floatzilla . Grab your kayak and float with hundreds of others as they all experience the bond the river brings to the Quad Cities.
Channel Cat Water Taxi
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