- TripBuzz found 62 things to do with kids in or near Rock Island, Illinois, including 48 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Davenport, Moline, Muscatine and Bettendorf.
- From The Karpeles Manuscript Museum to Hauberg Musuem, the Rock Island area offers 39 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Historic Sites and Other Entertainment.
- Popularly known for being a 'fun' and 'exciting' city, the city of Rock Island, Illinois is located on the Mississippi River. The city offer an extensive amount of nightlife venues including music venues, nightclubs and comedy clubs, making it a popular entertainment hub to the surrounding areas. Visitors can also enjoy daytime attractions such as water recreation along the river, a historic district and local eateries.
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The building had a rich past which was weathered down in time, but renovations have turned this place into a manuscript museum to exhibit some of the many precious papyruses and artifacts they posses.
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A Blackhawk historic site, the Hauberg Indian Museum is located in Rock Island, Illinois. The museum is named for area philanthropist, Dr. John Hauberg, whose collection of Sauk and Meskwaki artifacts are displayed at the site.
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Offering river access for watercraft of various sizes, Sunset Park features views of the water and shore of the Mississippi River. There is a lookout tower, as well, for sightseers to take in the views from a higher vantage.
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Located in a historic 1914 building, the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is a historical site filled with artifacts and exhibits from the local area. These include historical documents, memorabilia from past presidents, and a rotating exhibit schedule.
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Covering 946 acres, the Rock Island Arsenal is the largest arsenal owned by the government of the United States. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Bldg. 60, North Avenue just east of Gillespie, Rock Island, IL
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Rock Island Arsenal Museum exhibits a collection of hundreds of firearms, from smaller ones to some dating back to 1832. Also, all around the year, special events take place, such as the Domestic Violence Awareness meetings.
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With plants from al the regions of the world and staff guided tours, the Quad City Botanical Center is aimed for both adults and children. It has different festivals all around the year, including Pumpkin Extravaganza and Chocolate Festivals.
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5000 44th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
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This holiday destination hosts an amazing group of musicians who perform beautifully. The shows are free and the Gamblers involve themselves in a fun-filled show. It's a wonderfully happy destination for everyone.
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With over 60,000 visitors annually, the Mississippi River Visitors Center exhibits river navigation items and not only. Many visitors come here for eagle watching, since this is a favorite feeding spot for the birds during the winter.
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1510 46th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
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The 208-acre Black Hawk State Historic Site is a wooded tract of land that borders the Rock River. Prehistoric Native American Indians and nineteenth-century settlers originally used the site.