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 โ€” all within easy driving distance. Plan a spontaneous weekend, a family road trip, or a day away without going far!

๐ŸŽƒ Experience the Quad Citiesโ€™ Scariest Virtual Reality Haunted House!

Donโ€™t miss your chance to step inside a terrifying haunted house โ€” in full virtual reality!
For a limited time, Virtual Ventures is offering this 25-minute horror experience for ONLY $10!

๐Ÿ•“ Walk-in hours: 4โ€“6 PM, starting FRIDAY NIGHTS ONLY
๐Ÿ“ Location: Virtual Ventures, Davenport, IA
โšก No reservations needed โ€” just show up and survive.

๐Ÿ‘ป Learn More on Booking Site ยป

P.T. Murphy Magic Theater

Tucked away in historic downtown Galena, the P.T. Murphy Magic Theater offers an intimate, one-of-a-kind magic experience. Featuring close-up illusions by master magician P.T. Murphy himself, this live performance is perfect for date nights or a night out with friends. With only 24 seats per show, every guest has a front-row experience in this unique blend of charm, wit, and illusion.

1โ€“2 Hours Away
Booking Required
Food Nearby
Indoor
Kid Friendly
Paid Admission
P.T. Murphy Magic Theater

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