Things to Do in Rock Island, IL

  • Our list of the best things to do in Rock Island, Illinois, features the top 87 nearby activities — including 35 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Rock Island, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Rock Island, IL , followed by 65 popular activities in nearby cities, including Davenport, Moline, Muscatine, Bettendorf, Le Claire, Walcott and Clinton
  • Our list of the best things to do in Rock Island, Illinois, features the top 87 nearby activities — including 35 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Rock Island, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Rock Island, IL , followed by 65 popular activities in nearby cities, including Davenport, Moline, Muscatine, Bettendorf, Le Claire, Walcott and Clinton
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0.6 Miles
82% 11 votes
History Museums 700 22nd Street, Rock Island, IL MoreLess Info
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.
3.1 Miles
82% 17 votes
History Museums 1510 46th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 MoreLess Info
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.
0.0 Miles
91% 11 votes
Historic Homes Hilman Avenue, Rock Island, IL MoreLess Info
Built in 1833, the Colonel Davenport House is a historical structure. Visitors can take an educational guided tour of the house, originally considered a mansion at the time of its construction.
0.4 Miles
73% 11 votes
Music Venue 2108 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 MoreLess Info
A combination coffee shop, live music venue, and bar, Rozz-Tox has a hip, countercultural feel. It screens a variety of foreign, cult, and art house films, and hosts a wide variety of touring bands.
0.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Other Services 220 19th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 MoreLess Info
The Establishment Theatre is a renovated, multi-use theatre that is available for rent for a variety of occasions. Visitors can also enjoy fun and entertaining events like ComedySportz, Guys in Ties, and more.
0.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 1700 2nd Ave, Ste 2, Rock Island, IL 61201 MoreLess Info
Zola Gallery is an Ecological Art Gallery that offers a number of creative products and services for its customers to enjoy. Art workshops, community projects, and exhibitions in the gallery are among the events offered.
0.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Districts 1038 21st Street, Rock Island, IL 61204 MoreLess Info
The Broadway National Historic District is a neighborhood that is made up of 550 homes and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district has houses styled after Queen Anne, Italianate, and Colonial Revival architecture.
0.3 Miles
67% 6 votes
Theaters 1828 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 MoreLess Info
Located in the historic Armstrong Theater, a dramatic venue originally opened in 1921, the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse is now a dinner theater, presenting a variety of Broadway and other productions.
0.2 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks Rock Island, IL MoreLess Info
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.
0.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Comedy Clubs 1818 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 MoreLess Info
A restaurant and dinner theater, Circa 21 Speakeasy is located in the historic Fort Armstrong Theater building. The venue has a general roaring 20s theme, and presents a variety of different shows.
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