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!
Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum is an internationally recognized tree-focused botanical garden and research center. Its 1,700 acres of beautiful tree-filled landscapes are a place of enjoyment, a vibrant hub for nature education, and a world-renowned center for scientific research that studies trees and how to sustain them. Its vision is a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together. As a nonprofit organization, the Arboretum’s mission is to collect, study, display, and conserve trees and other plants from around the world to inspire learning, foster enjoyment, benefit communities, encourage action, and enhance the environment.
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Lincoln’s Trail Mini Golf
Follow in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln—literally—at Lincoln’s Trail Mini Golf in Lincoln, IL. This family-friendly course weaves fun and history together with themed holes that highlight Lincoln’s legacy. A perfect stop for road-trippers or families looking to enjoy a casual, budget-friendly game in a scenic outdoor setting.
Valley Falls Adventure Golf
Experience scenic waterfalls, bridges, and rock gardens at Valley Falls Adventure Golf in Coal Valley, IL. This locally loved 18-hole mini golf course offers affordable fun for families, casual players, and birthday parties. A relaxed, kid-friendly destination just minutes from the Quad Cities.
Malibu Jack’s Quad Cities
Rain or shine, Malibu Jack’s in Bettendorf delivers nonstop indoor excitement. This massive all-ages fun center features go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, bowling, bumper cars, a 4D motion theater, arcade games, and a multi-level playground for little ones. Perfect for family outings, group parties, or cooling off on a hot summer day, Malibu Jack’s blends big thrills with family-friendly vibes.