Davenport Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States
About Davenport
With a population of 101,363 (2012 estimate), Davenport is the largest city in the Quad Cities and the third-largest city in Iowa. It was founded in 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk War stationed at nearby Fort Armstrong and a local merchant. The treaty that ended the Black Hawk War was signed in 1832 by Chief Keokuk, representing the Sauk and Mesquaki tribes, and United States Army General Winfield Scott at what is now Fifth and Farnum Streets. LeClaire, who was fluent in English, French, Spanish and a dozen Native American dialects, served as the interpreter. This treaty opened large tracts of land in Eastern Iowa to American expansion. The Quad Cities were the site of two of the westernmost battles of the War of 1812. Major Zac
Top Attractions in Davenport
Explore the best things to see and do in Davenport:
- ★Adler Theatre
- ★Ballet Quad Cities
- ★Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival
- ★B.J. and Mabel Palmer Residence
- ★Centennial Park
- ★Common Chord - Home of the Redstone Room
- ★Davenport Skybridge
- ★Duck Creek Golf Course
Where to Eat in Davenport
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Azteca North Brady Street
- 🍴Bix Bistro
- 🍴Boozies Bar & Grill
- 🍴Chocolate Manor
- 🍴Country Style
- 🍴Duck City Bistro
Where to Stay in Davenport
- 🏨Baymont Inn & Suites
- 🏨Beiderbecke Inn
- 🏨Best Western Plus Steeplegate Inn
- 🏨Casa Loma Inn & Suites
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Davenport, IA
Davenport Travel Guide Sections
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