Le Claire Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
About Le Claire
Le Claire is a Mississippi River town of 3,765 (2010). It is named for Antoine LeClaire, who developed a large part of the Iowa Quad Cities on property that was given him by the tribes who originally laid claim to it. The town was the head of the Rock Island Rapids, a notorious section of the river that extended as far south as what is now downtown Davenport. River pilots were required to guide river traffic through the rapids, which impacted the early economic life of the town. The rapids were tamed by the development of the lock and dams on the upper river. The town is also the boyhood home of frontiersman Buffalo Bill Cody.
Top Attractions in Le Claire
Explore the best things to see and do in Le Claire:
- ★Buffalo Bill Museum
- ★Mississippi River Distilling Company
- ★Pebble Creek Golf Course
Where to Eat in Le Claire
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bierstube
- 🍴Big Dave & Holly's Dairy Sweet
- 🍴Blue Iguana Mexican Cantina
- 🍴Crane & Pelican Cafe and Gift Shop
- 🍴Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor
- 🍴Hungry Hobo
Where to Stay in Le Claire
- 🏨Comfort Inn & Suites Riverview
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Le Claire Riverfront-Davenport
- 🏨Latimer Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Super 8
Le Claire Travel Guide Sections
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