Bucktown, Davenport

Name: Bucktown
Address: Davenport, United States

#242 among attractions in Davenport

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Bucktown is a historic area in the eastern end of downtown Davenport, Iowa, along the Mississippi River. Settled by many German immigrants, it was known in the early 20th century during the Prohibition era for its numerous speakeasies. Bucktown garnered national media headlines as a red-light district and the "wickedest city in America." ()

Coordinates: 41°31'16"N, 90°34'19"W

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Downtown DavenportDavenport United States

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Bucktown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Figge Art Museum, Putnam-Parker Block, J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Modern Woodmen Park.

~1190 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Figge Art Museum, Davenport
6 min walk • 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.
~940 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Putnam-Parker Block, Davenport
5 min walk • The Putnam-Parker Block, also known as City Square, are historic structures located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. The property is three buildings that take up the south half of block 43 in what is known as LeClaire's First Addition. The main façade of the structures face south along West Second Street.
~890 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Davenport
5 min walk • The J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store also known as the Petersen Harned-Von Maur Store Building and the Redstone Building, is a historic building in Davenport, Iowa, United States.
0.5 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport
14 min walk • Modern Woodmen Park is a minor league baseball venue located in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, the High-A Central affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Since 1987, St.
~370 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Davenport RiverCenter, Davenport
2 min walk • 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.
~1750 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kahl Building, Davenport
9 min walk • 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.
~1050 ftW
Memorial
Dillon Memorial, Davenport
6 min walk • 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.
~900 ftSW
Bridge, Chicago school architecture
Davenport Skybridge, Davenport
5 min walk • 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.
~940 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
River Music Experience, Davenport
5 min walk • 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.
0.9 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Col Ballroom, Davenport
22 min walk • The Col Ballroom is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties as the Saengerfest Halle.
~830 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District, Davenport
5 min walk • The Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in the central business district of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bucktown?

Nearby attractions include Bucktown Center for the Arts, Davenport (1 min walk), Davenport Motor Row and Industrial Historic District, Davenport (2 min walk), Davenport RiverCenter, Davenport (2 min walk), Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District, Davenport (5 min walk).

How to get to Bucktown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bucktown:

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Ground Transportation Center (8 min walk)