Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District

This district is the arts and entertainment destination of the Quad Cities. Located on the Mississippi River, the district ia a revitalized and vibrant area. You'll find art galleries, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, casino, shops and a hotel.

CITY: Rock Island

The Loop Riverfront Circulator

The Loop riverfront circulator hugs the Mississippi River and offers easy access to popular downtown attractions in the Quad Cities. The Loop provides a uniquely enjoyable way to travel for nightlife, dining, entertainment, arts/culture, festivals, concerts, gaming, and the beauty of the Mississippi River. See the sights on plush buses with stadium seating, full glass ceilings, bike rack, wheelchair accessibility, and hospitality-trained drivers. The Loop operates Thursday - Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The fare is $1 per trip/50c for seniors, disabled, or Medicare cardholders.

CITY: Moline

Jumer's Casino & Hotel - Rock Island

Jumer's Casino & Hotel is one of the largest land-based casinos in the state of Illinois. Jumer's is where Art Deco meets 21st Century gaming. The all on one level casino floor features the latest in gaming fun. Over 1,000 slots, 25 table games, and a live Poker Room. In addition, you will enjoy a night club, sports bar, and four distinct restaurants featuring everything from steak and seafood, to outstanding buffets, and deli-style menus. The luxurious hotel offers 205 hotel rooms, an indoor pool, fitness center, and a full-service Spa. We're the perfect place for leisure travel and for meetings, conventions, parties, or banquets. Our luxurious hotel has all the modern amenities guests expect. Oh! What a feeling! You are going to love the new Jumer's Casino & Hotel.

CITY: Rock Island

Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse & The Speakeasy

Enjoy Broadway musicals, comedies, concerts, children's productions, and dinner in this historic, beautifully restored Vaudeville-era theatre. For a schedule of upcoming and current productions please visit the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse website. Next door to Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse you will find the Speakeasy. This smaller theatre features comedy and concerts throughout the year. To see who is performing at The Speakeasy, go to the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse website.

CITY: Rock Island

Blue Cat Brew Pub

Enjoy this micro brewery and restaurant situated in the downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District. The Blue Cat Brew Pub is a locally owned establishment that creates fine food and handcrafted ales and lagers for first hand sampling. Menu features homemade recipes and specials. A place to meet - friends, family, business partners, and whatever combination there may be. A place where the staff love to meet people and make new friends from around the country. Shoot some pool, throw some darts, or just hang out and relax.

CITY: Rock Island

ComedySportz Theatre - Rock Island

Improv comedy played as a sport! It's ComedySportz® - every Friday and Saturday night at The Establishment theatre in The District of Rock Island! Our matches feature competitive team vs. team improv comedy complete with a referee and fouls. All ComedySportz® matches are Rated E For Everyone. • 4-time World Comedy League Champions • 2-time Sooper Bowl of Comedy Champions • Voted 'Best Comedy Venue' & 'Best & Inexpensive Place to Bring a Date' in the River Cities' Reader Best of the Quad Cities For tickets to our matches, contact The Establishment Box Office at 309.786.1111 or purchase tickets online at EstablishmentTheatre.com.

CITY: Rock Island

Bent River Brewery

Great beer brewed on site and a delicious menu with sandwiches, soups, pastas, tacos, salads and more. All prepared with little twist and great seasonings. Enjoy live music on the weekends! Be sure to try their Mississippi Blonde beer if you like a lighter micro-brewed beer. They also offer stouts, ales and more.

CITY: Moline

Creekside Vineyards Winery and Inn

Enjoy this vineyard and B&B combo located just a few minutes from major attractions in the Quad Cities. Vineyard tours are available by appointment. Lovely Inn located in a beautiful country setting, yet minutes from entertainment, dining and shopping.

CITY: Coal Valley

The Bier Stube

German Restaurant with a large German menu and beer selection. Enjoy the outdoor Beer Garden and live music on weekends.

CITY: Moline

Lavender Crest Winery

Lavender Crest Winery features a wine tasting room, gift shop, an espresso bar that serves lunch, entertainment, tours and more.

CITY: Colona

John Deere Commons at Moline Center

A tourism destination offering international restaurants, concerts, special events, top name entertainment at The Mark, and live music at the Moline Centre bars. Restaurants and pubs.

CITY: Moline

Belgian Village Inn

Fine food, drinks, and people since 1977. From-scratch homemade foods including the award-winning Grilled Vande Rueben. A Quad City tradition. A family-owned operation.

CITY: Moline

La Flama

Family-owned restaurant featuing homemade Mexican cuisine.

CITY: Moline

Martini's on the Rock

Indoor and outdoor dining at this restaurant located on the banks of the Rock River. Featuring steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and more. Lunch and dinner specials, live music on the weekends. Great riverfront setting and delicious food!

CITY: Rock Island

Theo's Java Club

Coffee house with deli sandwiches, pastries, soups and light fare. Located in the heart of the Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District.

CITY: Rock Island

Governor's

Fun food, sports, spirits in a casual dining atmosphere. Large beer select, great burgers, sandwiches and appetizers.

CITY: East Moline

Pasteur Restaurant

Fine dining featuring gourmet French Vietnamese cuisine. Family-owned and operated.

CITY: Moline

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor - Quad Cities

Original pizza parlor started in the Quad Cities featuring the first Taco Pizza, along with dozens of topping choices that suit the regular and different tastes of all its customers.

CITY: Moline

Lagomarcino's

This authentic, turn-of-the-century ice cream parlor and confectionery is renowned for homemade chocolates and ice cream. Hot fudge sundaes, delectable sandwiches, gourmet chocolates and quiet nostalgia - you'll return time and again.

CITY: Moline

Maid Rite

Old time diner featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner. Well-know for their famous loose meet sandwiches (Maid Rites). A Quad Cities original. Enjoy malts, fries and so much more at this 50's-style diner. A variety of locations throughout the Quad Cities.

CITY: Moline

Bud's Skyline Inn

Casual dining including prime rib, catfish, steaks and seafood.

CITY: Moline

El Mariachi Restaurante

Great home-cooked Mexican Cuisine and family-owned.

CITY: Moline

Osaka Japanese Restaurant

Dependable and delicious Japanese cuisine. Sushi and bar area. Located right across from shopping at SouthPark Mall - serving lunch and dinner.

CITY: Moline

The Original Huckleberry's Great Pizza and Calzones

A fun, casual Italian restaurant featuring good pizza, pasta and calzones in the heart of the District.

CITY: Rock Island

Le Mekong

Featuring Vietnamese Gourment food during lunch and dinner hours. Set in a more formal dining atmosphere.

CITY: Moline

Clint's Pizza

Serving up some of the most tastiest pizzas in the area with a vast array of toppings. A favorite among local Quad Citians.

CITY: Moline

Jim's Rib Haven

Family-owned restaurant for over 30 years featuring the best ribs in the Quad Cities. Definitely a favorite among the locals. You can bring your own beer with you to drink at the restaurant. Also features great sides to go with your ribs.

CITY: Rock Island

Dr. Gyros

Typcial Gyro dishes piled high with all the fixin's. Get a basket order or just order a Gyro.

CITY: Rock Island

La Rancherita

Family-owned Mexican restaurant featuring a fantastic array of homemade recipes.

CITY: Rock Island

O'Melia's Supper Club

Enjoy dining in an old-style Supper Club setting with delicious steaks, seafood, and traditional American cuisine. Family-owned for over 30 years.

CITY: Rock Island

Frank's Pizzeria

People line up for these delicious pizzas. Bring the whole family and have a seat. Choose from a variety of toppings on delicious handmade pizzas. Open since 1955.

CITY: Silvis

Exotic Thai Restaurant

Featuring fine dining and the fine Thai cuisine in a contempory atmosphere.

CITY: Moline

Ming Wah

Family-owned restaurant featuring homemade Chinese cuisine with lots of fresh vegetables.

CITY: Moline

Whitey's Ice Cream Stores - Quad Cities

Created in the Quad Cities, outstanding flavors of ice cream, malts, shakes of every kind, banana splits, sundaes. Squeeky clean Ice Cream Shops all done up in White and Red and the ice cream servers are dressed white uniforms with red and white caps.

CITY: Moline

Lavender Crest Winery

Located just East of I-80 off Route 6 in Colona. Taste Award Winning Wines and enjoy a great daily lunch menu.

CITY: Colona

Arthur's Garden Deli

Fresh deli sandwiches, soups, salads, salad bar, ice cream, yogurt desserts and more in a contemporary and friendly setting. Just walk up to the long counter, grab your tray and start ordering from a variety of menu items prepared right in front of you. Fresh, delicious and healthy choices!

CITY: Rock Island

Harris Pizza

A Quad Cities tradition for the finest pizza around. Voted a Quad Cities favorite, this restaurant has been around for over 30 years.

CITY: Rock Island