Mississippi River Visitors Center
Rock Island Arsenal Island, Rock Island, IL 61201
Historic Sites
Stop by and learn about the Mississippi River and the amazing Lock & Dam system!
View navigation and learn about the Mississippi River past and present. Located on historical Rock Island Arsenal Island at Lock & Dam 15, you can watch barges lock through and make reservations for Lock & Dam Tours during the Summer weekend months. Call ahead for reservations for guided Lock & Dam tours.
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