A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO The Quad Cities – Experience A Destination Like No Other!
EDITORIAL MANAGER Kayla Morath CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Danielle Hilgenberg Lauren Hoffman Katrina Keuning Lea Nelson Jonathan Turner EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE
O n behalf of Visit Quad Cities, welcome to the QC! Our regional destination is ready to serve you and help you create those special memories that will last a lifetime. And 2026 will truly be memorable as we celebrate America’s 250th. Our Quad Citizens are proud to share why the place we call “our home” is an extraordinary region to experience. In this guide, you’ll hear from a few locals who will give you a feel through their unique stories. Think of it as a little inspiration for you to get to know us better.
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We are world-class and hassle-free. A little quirky and unconventional? Absolutely. But that’s what makes us a compelling community to visit, live, and so much more. We are the only place where the Mighty Mississippi flows east to west along its 2,341-mile stretch. Our region hosted the first NFL football game, invented chiropractic care, sparked the idea for the modern-day computer, created soft-serve ice cream and the bread slicer, and yes, we even have our own style of pizza. Global home to John Deere, the Rock Island Arsenal, a dynamic and immersive arts & culture community, scenic riverfronts, 100+ miles of trails, year-round events which deliver fun for all, an amazing culinary, craft, wine, and spirits scene, and diverse attractions that will capture your wonder, the Quad Cities offers you boundless opportunities to explore and connect with a destination built by its people and the warmth and energy they bring. We want you here and are grateful you chose us. Your time here adds to our region’s quality of life, and Quad Citizens take pride in the family of communities in our region that create meaningful experiences for our guests and residents. You are helping us achieve our vision to become an internationally recognized must- experience riverfront destination. For this, we proudly welcome you to the Creative Capital of the Midwest. Thank you and please let us know how our team may be able to serve you while you’re here. Warmly,
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Dave Herrell President and CEO Visit Quad Cities
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