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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Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show
Aug 26 @ 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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Soul of the City
Franklin Field • Sep 05 @ 10AM
Soul of the City is an outdoor community block party that celebrates culture, diversity, strong neighborhoods, and families.
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Arsenal Oktoberfest
Quarters One - Rock Island Arsenal • Sep 18 @ 4PM
This family-friendly event is open to the public and packed with German-inspired fun, food, music, and activities for all ages.
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