Sunday, October 3, 2010

QUAD CITIES, THE FINAL DAY








One great mode of transportation is the Channel Cat Water Taxi. For $6 you can ride the whole day and even bring your bike. I was told that there are some people who will just ride without getting off while reading a book, just to relax and enjoy the river and views. There are five stops along the Mississippi River. Moline Landing - Ben Butterworth Parkway at Celebration Pier, home to the Celebration Belle, a non-gambling excursion boat. The Quarter - East Moline Landing - home of Beacon Harbor and the Visitors Center. Bettendorf Landing - Isle of Capri Casino. John Deere Commons Landing - just a block away from the John Deere Pavilion and iWireless Center. Village of East Davenport Landing - where you can take a Segway tour.



That's just what we did in Davenport. An IA Segway tour goes for about 2 hours along a bike path on the Mississippi Riverfront. We were able to view much including lock and dam #15. Mike Mott pointed out some historic sites at the Arsenal on Rock Island, Illinois, located across the river as well as the town of East Davenport.

Final lunch was at Front Street Brewery in Davenport where I had their signature cheddar cheese soup made with beer. Time to go home!

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