Delights in Davenport
Figge Art Museum
There's so much going on at Figge! A rotation of exhibitions by artists is joined by a packed events schedule of talks, tours, and special screenings. Come for a special holiday celebration, or view the Grant Wood Archive and permanent collection which ranges from American art to Mexican Colonial and European works.
Putman Museum
16.000 artifacts and specimens are best navigated by guided tour, though you can also enjoy exclusive theatre and 3D cinema plus live interactive performances at this amazing, modern museum of the natural and ancient worlds.
Vander Veer Botanical Park
Since 1885, these formal gardens have been wowing visitors who stroll through 33 acres of parkland, from the Conservatory to the Stone Fountain. Come for the Chrysanthemum Festival for a riot of form and colour you won't forget, while the Poinsettia Lights Display is the best way to welcome in the winter holiday season.
Credit Island
Named for its former identity as an American Indian trading post, Credit was once represented by the promise of hides and skins to be delivered at a later date. Its community park, sports fields, and golf course are listed in the Davenport Register of Historic Properties and played host to a battle in 1812 between the Sauk Indians and a British regiment, recorded by Black Hawk.
Rock Island Arsenal
Originally established as a government island in 1816, Arsenal Island is still the location of Fort Armstrong. It is the largest government-owned weapons manufacturer in the United States and has been since the 1880s.
