- 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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Built during the Vaudeville era of live performance, the Orpheum Theatre hosts both dramatic and musical performances. Visitors are also able to rent the theatre's facilities for their own events.
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128 S Chambers Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
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The Discovery Depot Children's Museum offers visitors the chance to learn through exhibits and special programs. The museum leases classroom space for special events and offers children the chance to learn about being a village banker or postal delivery person in its Ferris Village exhibit.
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The Prairie Prayers Civic Theatre hosts musical and other live theatrical performances for audiences to enjoy. The theatre company also holds auditions for those who wish to play a part in a production.
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Created to celebrate and preserve the heritage of railroading, Galesburg Railroad Museum features several educational displays and exhibits. Many of the memorabilia pieces were donated by former railroaders in hopes of contributing to the rich history of this industry.
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Once home to a famous poet, Carl Sandburg State Historic Site is a house filled with artifacts that can be viewed by the public. The association often hosts a musical series with a variety of performers at this historical site.
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Visitors can explore the birthplace of renown poet Carl Sandburg at the Sandburg Carl Birthplace. The historic site hosts a variety of special events like festivals, concerts, lectures, and meetings.
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110 Parkside Drive, West Branch, IA 52358
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Former United States President Herbert Hoover lived in West Branch, Iowa until he was nine years old. The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site preserves the two-room home in which he was born. This beautiful site is best explored in warm, dry weather.
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210 Parkside Drive, West Branch, IA 52358
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The West Branch, Iowa Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum preserves the legacy of former United States President Herbert Hoover. It is popular with history buffs and includes a huge gift shop.
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Galesburg's Skate Palace is an indoor roller skating and inline skating rink. The rink has a Christian theme, and often plays Christian music. The facility offers free skating for veterans, church families, and unemployed people.
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Iron Horse Social Club is located in Savanna, Illinois. It is basically a museum of rare antique motorcycles. It also features a Biker Bar where you can spend some refreshing time in the cowboy style.