Locks & Dam 15
328 Rodman Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Bird & Eagle Watching
The visitor center welcomes over 30,000 people annually and is handicap accessible. In addition to providing lock and dam tours during the summer months, rangers also offer a wide range of programs to the local community.
The Mississippi River Visitor Center is located on the Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Illinois at Locks & Dam 15, overlooking the Upper Mississippi River. Since the early 1800's the Corps of Engineers has been instrumental in making the river navigable for both commercial and recreational vessels. From January to March each year visitors come from all around to see the many Bald Eagles that flock to the locks and dams on the Mississippi during the winter months to feed. In early spring the river opens to commercial navigation. From April through mid December visitors from around the world come to watch boats pass through the locks.
What's happening nearby...
St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade
Mar 14 @ 11:30AM
Celebrate the Irish with the Quad Cities Grand Parade!
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Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show
May 24 @ 6:30PM
The Backwater Gamblers perform free water ski shows every Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm on the Rock River in Rock Island, Illinois. The shows begin…
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Quad City Arts Chalk Fest
Schweibert Riverfront Park • May 30 – May 31 @ 10AM
Chalk Art Fest is a free, two-day street art festival featuring live outdoor music, food, drink, children's activities, and more.
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