Discover the Best Day Trips around the Quad Cities
Looking for fun places near the Quad Cities? QC.LocalDayTrips.com is your local guide to unforgettable adventures across Iowa and Illinois — all within easy driving distance. Plan a spontaneous weekend, a family road trip, or a day away without going far!
🎃 Experience the Quad Cities’ Scariest Virtual Reality Haunted House!
Don’t miss your chance to step inside a terrifying haunted house — in full virtual reality!
For a limited time, Virtual Ventures is offering this 25-minute horror experience for ONLY $10!
🕓 Walk-in hours: 4–6 PM, starting FRIDAY NIGHTS ONLY
📍 Location: Virtual Ventures, Davenport, IA
⚡ No reservations needed — just show up and survive.
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park is one of Iowa’s largest and most scenic state parks, nestled along the Des Moines River in the rolling hills of Van Buren County. With miles of wooded trails, river bluffs, historic CCC-era structures, and a peaceful lake for swimming and fishing, it’s a top destination for hiking, camping, and nature exploration.

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