Davenport - Iowa - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Located at one of the locations where the Mississippi River runs from east to west, Davenport, Iowa is home to about 100,000 residents. The 27 parks and 25 tennis courts provide you with just a small sampling of things to do in this wondrous city. With riverboat cruises and riverboat gaming, you are never short of nightlife or entertainment. Some of the events that may be taking place depending on when you visit Davenport include the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, the Quad City Air Show, the Memorial Jazz Festival and the Bix 7 race.

Visit one of the largest art institutions in the state, the Davenport Museum of Art. Here you will find a magnificent display of paintings and prints. Golf courses, swimming pools, biking trails and athletic fields let you enjoy the outdoors along the Mississippi River. Visit the Vandeer Veer Botanical Park where you will see many species of trees and internationally acclaimed gardens. Gaze in awe at the large selection of lilacs in bloom at the Stampe Lilac Garden.

Stay at one of the popular bed and breakfasts in the city or choose from twelve hotels and motels for your accommodations. Visit a family restaurant or experience pub style food at the Front Street Brewery. Have a delicious cold cone at Lagomarcino's Inc. or have a batterburger at Culver's of Davenport.

Experience the joy of shopping at over three hundred stores in the Northpark Mall, which has many brand name chain stores. There are also many smaller specialty stores where you will find art, jewelry, soaps and gifts to take home to your friends. Any shopper will be delighted with the facilities and choice available in this city.