No books .... Books no have. Late fees to high. Refused to open doors. Bad customer service.read more

The tour was a little long, but it was free and a lot of the info was very interesting. It was neat…read moreto learn about the Deere family. The houses (you go in two different ones) are both very elegant and ornate. It's worth checking out if you're in the Moline area, but probably not very exciting for kids.

A stunning example of turn of the century luxury that has been preserved! Went here for a business…read moremeeting, actually the Butterworth center, and was just in awe. We kinda got lost initially and walked over to the Deere mansion. Wow, just walking around the perimeter was beautiful with a million dollar view of the river and a porch that encompassed the entire back exterior and was enclosed!! The grounds are meticulously kept down to the coach house.... After finding out that our meeting was at the Butterworth center across the street I was a little disappointed because I really wanted to explore the interior of the manse. When I heard 'center' I thought, oh great, some crappy new construction pole barn/building where everything smells new and is beige..... To my surprise, the Butterworth center is actually ANOTHER mansion that was owned by the daughter of John Deere and her husband. We didn't know where we were going and that was really great because we walked down what I can only assume to be a private entrance for carriages and now cars.....alright....here we go!! Entered in through clear glass doors with gorgeous wrought iron detailing that made me weak...then in front of me....an actual coat room. Yes, a room for coats. Just coats, with built in racks and a marble top dresser for ancillary details (I assume). My thoughts immediately went to the naughty things that may have occurred there over the years.... But I digress....I walked up one flight of stairs that were protected with gorgeous persian rugs to find a floor that was converted into a meeting center with banquet chairs hiding the true glory of what looked to be an entire floor of a parlor. Kept walking to the back of the room where I found the diagonal parque oak floor and a baby grand piano that was anything but 'baby'...... Not sure if I was to be exploring as much as I did but it was fun to imagine living there and the grand parties they had. Our meeting was REALLY in the carriage house behind the lovely gardens. That was nice, it was obviously partially a horse stable complete with hay loft, that had been updated and modernized with coats of white paint and cheap dry wall.... I like old things I guess. After our meeting we ate lunch in the gardens and we were lucky enough to be able to speak with a gardener who had done her internship at the estate. She gave detailed explanations of the flower beds and some secrets I can't divulge.... Not sure what type of events they host here on a regular basis but it sure has a grand feeling with enough space for your guests to mix and mingle in a professional setting yet has enough whimsy to feel festive!

Review Visit: November 17th, 2014…read more The Davenport Skybridge is a nifty pedestrian bridge that lets you take in the views of the city and see things from a 'high up' perspective. Right outside where Rhythm City Casino used to be, this bridge is easily accessible and free to use. You can take an elevator or stairs to the top and once up there, you can walk from end to end. There are glass inserts in the ground that lets you see traffic whizz by underneath you. The walls are mostly glass that lets you get a great view of the city. The only disappointing thing about the bridge is that at one of the ends, you are just overlooking a bunch of buildings, so the view is kind of lame. But to each their own. Overall, it's a great view and if you are in the area, just park at the casino and check it out.

An elevated glass bridge that connects downtown Davenport to the park along the Mississippi River…read more A nice free vantage point to check out the river, bridges and downtown Davenport and Rock Island. For a medium size city it is a nice attraction. Kansas City has something similar at our riverfront, but it is not as elevated to give as good of a vista of the downtown area. Certainly a must do when visiting the Quad Cities to acclimate oneself to the area.

Very spacious, computer's hasn't had problems on it being slow or messed up. They have a large…read morevariety of dvd's in movie form and tv form also.

This is the Scott County Freedom Rock. Completing the Freedom Rock tour of all 99 Iowa counties is…read moresomething my girlfriend and I have been working on for the past few years. We are four rocks away from the end of our journey at this time. Not only do we learn about the military involvement and the contributions of veterans in each county... A lot of times we stumble on other hidden gems, that we had no idea even existed, as we venture further into our own backyard. As happy as I am going to be when hit 99 and finish our Freedom Rock Tour...a little part of me is going to really miss these trips. We'll just have to find another "tour" to pick up! When you are checking out each Freedom Rock make sure you explore the surrounding area for other points of interest. And please remember to support local businesses...! Visit https://www.thefreedomrock.com/ for more information on Iowa's Freedom Rocks and the tour!

We had never heard of this historic site until we were able to "camp" there with Harvest Hosts…read more Autumn is a beautiful time to visit but events, many honoring and celebrating the Swedish history, are held year round. The town consists of several museums, shops, and eateries. Hubby enjoyed Swedish meatballs at PL Johnson's, the bakery treats were yummy at H. Wyatt, and we had a nice time chatting with the owner of J Goard Pottery where we purchased a whimsical pie dish. A photographers dream, especially on a crisp autumn day (but I would think winter and spring would be beautiful as well)! This historic site felt less commercial than others we have visited

Bishop Hill is a wonderful place to visit! My family has visited Bishop Hill many times over the…read moreyears, mostly in the summer. Our favorite stopping place is the Colony Store, which stocks many wonderful items directly from Sweden. There are books and maps about Sweden, and in Swedish, as well as a long candy counter filled with chocolate cordials and other sweet treats. On the weekends in December, there are lots of special events leading up to Christmas. I took my elderly Swedish mother there this past weekend when the historical building was hosting a Paint the Dala Horse event. We loved it! If we had more time, we would have checked out the artwork upstairs. There was Swedish folk singing in the Dairy Building as well. We also stopped in at the bakery and had a delicious lingonberry bar and molasses cookies - delicious! There are more shops to discover as well. We love Bishop Hill and will continue going back...

Need a shot? Immunization administration is provided by appointment for children and adults. It's a…read morequiet facility, never crazy crowded, lots of parking, and you don't have to stand in a long line like at some big chain pharmacies on every corner. They also offer a variety of other services. Birth and death certificates, food service establishment and retail food store licensing, private sewage permits, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) food assistance program enrollment, etc. Check out their website for details! RICHD is also conveniently located near a Metro bus stop at the corner of 17th street and 25th avenue. However you get there, whether you roll the Benz or ride the bus, your health or that of your fellow county residents will probably be better protected when you leave! Stay healthy, my friends.

More like City Hell…read more Actually there's nothing hellish about Davenport, or this gorgeous, massive, grand structure that towers over the downtown area hauntingly, reminding me of some of the great buildings of Toledo in Spain, among other places. It's one of many standout structures in the downtown area of this great and underappreciated city.