Davenport, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 102.6 thous.Area: 65.01 mi²Elevation: 679 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°31'46"N, 90°34'32"W
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Davenport Top Attractions

Davenport Attractions - What to See and Explore

Davenport offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Figge Art Museum, Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Putnam Museum, Vander Veer Botanical Park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • figge art museum davenport
    Museum • Art museum

    Figge Art Museum

    Nestled in the heart of Davenport, Iowa, the Figge Art Museum stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern museum, with its sleek glass façade, offers a window into the world of art for the curious traveler and the avid art enthusiast alike.

  • oakdale memorial gardens davenport
    Cemetery

    Oakdale Memorial Gardens

    Oakdale Memorial Gardens, formerly Oakdale Cemetery, is located in east-central Davenport, Iowa, United States. It contains a section for the burial of pets called the Love of Animals Petland.

  • putnam museum davenport
    Museum • Natural history museum • Science museum

    Putnam Museum

    The Putnam Museum and Science Center, formerly Davenport Academy of Natural Sciences, is a museum of history and natural science and a science center in Davenport, Iowa, United States. The museum was founded in 1867, and was one of the first museums west of the Mississippi River.

  • vander veer botanical park davenport
    Botanical garden • Park • Playground

    Vander Veer Botanical Park

    The Vander Veer Botanical Park is a 33-acre botanical garden in the Vander Veer Park Historic District of Davenport, Iowa. It is believed to be one of the first botanical parks west of the Mississippi River.

  • rivercenter davenport
    Concerts and shows • Theater • Performing arts

    Davenport RiverCenter

    RiverCenter is a convention center located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is made up of two associated buildings sited on the north and south sides of East Third Street. The Adler Theatre is connected to the original section of the convention center on the north side of the complex.

  • sacred heart cathedral davenport
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Sacred Heart Cathedral

    Sacred Heart Cathedral, located in Davenport, Iowa, United States, is a Catholic cathedral and a parish church in the Diocese of Davenport. The cathedral is located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River to the east of Downtown Davenport.

  • centennial park davenport
    Park • Playground

    Centennial Park

    Centennial Park is one of four parks located along the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States.

  • german american heritage center davenport
    Museum • History museum

    German American Heritage Center

    The German American Heritage Center, also known as the Germania-Miller/Standard Hotel, is a cultural center and museum in Davenport, Iowa, United States, that chronicles and preserves the history of German-Americans in the Midwest region. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

  • leclaire park davenport
    Park • View point • Mission Revival Style architecture

    LeClaire Park Bandshell

    The W.D. Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion, commonly referred to as the LeClaire Park Bandshell, is located on Beiderbecke Drive in LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa.

  • st paul lutheran church davenport
    Church • Georgian architecture

    St. Paul Lutheran Church

    St. Paul Lutheran Church is located in central, Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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    41°29'45"N • 90°37'1"W

    Credit Island

    Credit Island is an island in the Mississippi River on the south west side of Davenport, Iowa within the Quad Cities area. Its name was derived by the use of the island as an early Indian trading post.

  • rock island centennial bridge davenport
    Bridge

    Rock Island Centennial Bridge

    The Rock Island Centennial Bridge, officially the Master Sargeant Stanley W. Talbot Memorial Bridge, connects Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa. The bridge is 3,850 feet long and stands 170 feet above water level.

  • kahl building davenport
    Concerts and shows • Theater

    Kahl Building

    The Kahl Building is an historic building located in Downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

  • trinity episcopal cathedral davenport
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

    Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, formerly known as Grace Cathedral, is the historic cathedral in the Diocese of Iowa. The cathedral is located on the bluff overlooking Downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States.

  • dillon memorial davenport
    Memorial • Downtown Davenport

    Dillon Memorial

    The Dillon Memorial is a historic structure located in LeClaire Park, near downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties in 1993.

  • davenport skybridge
    Bridge • Chicago school architecture

    Davenport Skybridge

    The Davenport Skybridge is a pedestrian cable-stayed bridge that spans River Drive in downtown Davenport, Iowa. It connects LeClaire Park to a courtyard and parking ramp on 2nd Street, located near the River Music Experience.

  • sunderbruch park davenport
    Park

    Sunderbruch Park

    Sunderbruch Park is a 134-acre park located in the west end of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The park is largely undeveloped and consists of three different trail systems: hiking, off road biking and equestrian.

  • river music experience davenport
    Music and shows • Nightlife • Concerts and shows

    River Music Experience

    The River Music Experience is a multi-use music facility and 5013 non-profit organization located on the first two floors of the historic Redstone Building in downtown Davenport, Iowa.

  • st marys catholic church davenport
    Church • Romanesque architecture

    St. Mary's Catholic Church

    St. Mary's Catholic Church was a parish of the Diocese of Davenport. The church building is located in the west end of Davenport, Iowa, United States, at the corner of Fillmore and W. 6th Streets. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Complex.

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Davenport – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Davenport, it's worth seeing attractions such as: TaxSlayer Center (Moline), Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum (West Branch), Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (West Branch).

  • taxslayer center moline3.2 miSE
    Arenas and stadiums, Convention center, Sport venue

    TaxSlayer Center, Moline

    The TaxSlayer Center, formerly known as The MARK of the Quad Cities and the iWireless Center, is a 12,000-seat multi-purpose arena located in Moline, Illinois. The arena has garnered numerous architectural industry awards since its construction.

  • herbert hoover presidential library and museum west branch41 milesW
    Museum and library with Hoover exhibits

    Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, West Branch

    The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and burial place of Herbert Clark Hoover, the 31st president of the United States, located on the grounds of the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa.

  • herbert hoover national historic site west branch41 milesW
    Museum, Cemetery, History museum

    Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, West Branch

    The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is a unit of the National Park System in West Branch, Iowa, United States. The buildings and grounds are managed by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States.

  • ashford university field clinton30 milesNE
    Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport venue

    Ashford University Field, Clinton

    NelsonCorp Field is a stadium in Clinton, Iowa. It is primarily used for baseball, and is operated by and is the home field of the Clinton LumberKings collegiate summer baseball team of the Prospect League.

  • rock island arsenal1.9 miSE
    Museum, Military museum

    Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island

    The Rock Island Arsenal comprises 946 acres, located on Arsenal Island, originally known as Rock Island, on the Mississippi River between the cities of Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois. It lies within the state of Illinois.

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Best Time To Visit Davenport

Learn when is the best time to travel to Davenport weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, August and September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in June and July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Davenport?

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What is the best time to visit Davenport?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, August and September. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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