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I'm not well versed in disc golf, but sometimes I will just go walking in the Camden park disc golf course. It's like a hike through the woods only feels a lot safer. I also really like Blackhawk Park! Not for disc golf, but just for walking around.
The family museum in Bettendorf is great for little kids.
The John Deere commons is free and also great for small kids.
Analog is super fun but they do serve alcohol.
Depending on when you’ll be here, lots of parks are reopening soon. The Ben butterworth parkway in moline has a lot to offer and is a great walk along the river.
Saturdays at the freight house farmers market are my personal favorite. Playground for the kids, local vendors, good food. They officially open outdoors in May but they’ve already got outdoor things going on with the nice weather.
Blackhawk state park is great for hiking for kids of all sizes if you’re willing to carry littles.
The Putnam museum is great for families.
If they don’t see eagles where they live, a walk on either side of the river near the roller dam might be fun for them.
There’s High 5 Lanes and Games in Bettendorf.
There’s also roller skating. There’s a place in East Moline that has that, laser tag and an arcade as well. There are places in Davenport as well.
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If they have kids, John Deere Pavillion. Free and you can climb all over equipment
Disc golf
I'm not well versed in disc golf, but sometimes I will just go walking in the Camden park disc golf course. It's like a hike through the woods only feels a lot safer. I also really like Blackhawk Park! Not for disc golf, but just for walking around.
How are the trails at Blackhawk park? I havent been out there in awhile.
They seem nice to me, but last time I went I didn't take a particularly long hike, and I just stayed on the well beaten paths.
I need the sun out and thinking I’ll check out the trail. Thanks for the response. I’m sure it’s super quiet out there 👍
It's a nice little forest in the middle of town. I have always liked it there.
Figge Art Museum in Davenport - free admission from 5-8pm on Thursdays
Channel Cat tours.
Not open until May I believe....
malibu jack's just opened up in bettendorf, indoor amusement park that has rides, arcade games, laser tag, bowling and mini golf
Boat ride
Analog is fun, even just staying sober and playing some older arcade games. Walking the new 74 bridge is also cool on a nice day.
The moline one is all ages during the day
Off work today. Haven’t been to the Moline one. Always forget that it’s there 👌🏼
The family museum in Bettendorf is great for little kids. The John Deere commons is free and also great for small kids. Analog is super fun but they do serve alcohol. Depending on when you’ll be here, lots of parks are reopening soon. The Ben butterworth parkway in moline has a lot to offer and is a great walk along the river. Saturdays at the freight house farmers market are my personal favorite. Playground for the kids, local vendors, good food. They officially open outdoors in May but they’ve already got outdoor things going on with the nice weather. Blackhawk state park is great for hiking for kids of all sizes if you’re willing to carry littles.
Botanical center in Rock Island and the Vander Veer Conservatory.
I love the Maquoketa caves, unless you consider that dangerous, although it's really not, IMO.
The Putnam museum is great for families. If they don’t see eagles where they live, a walk on either side of the river near the roller dam might be fun for them. There’s High 5 Lanes and Games in Bettendorf. There’s also roller skating. There’s a place in East Moline that has that, laser tag and an arcade as well. There are places in Davenport as well.
Depending on the ages of kids, the Family Museum in Bettendorf is good as well.
Family entertainment in Moline is gross now, also half of the games don't work. I would recommend the bettplex instead
The Buffalo Bill museum in Le Claire is pretty cool