Rock Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
About Rock Island
Rock Island is the county seat of Rock Island County, with a population of 37,000 in 2020. It is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Moline and East Moline in Illinois and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. The city was the site of one of the largest Native American villages in the 18th and early 19th centuries. The first railroad bridge across theMississippi Riverwas built between Arsenal Island and Davenport in 1856. Lock and Dam No. 15, completed in 1934 as a federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project during the Great Depression, is the largest roller dam in the world.
Top Attractions in Rock Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Rock Island:
- ★Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel
- ★Black Hawk State Historic Site
- ★Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse
- ★ComedySportz / The Establishment Theatre
- ★Grand Parade
- ★Indian Bluff Golf Course
- ★Mississippi River Visitor Center
- ★Quad City Botanical Center
Where to Eat in Rock Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blue Cat Brewing Co.
- 🍴Jim's Rib Haven
Where to Stay in Rock Island
- 🏨Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn
- 🏨Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast
Rock Island Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: