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!

QC Haunted Forest

QC Haunted Forest is a mile-long outdoor horror walk-through in Port Byron, IL. Guests begin with a hayrack ride from an 8,000 sq ft lodge, then proceed through an unlit forest on uneven terrain while encountering live actors, props, bonfires, food, drinks, a full bar, and indoor games. Open Friday and Saturday nights in October, with general admission at $20 and group rates ($15/ticket for parties of 5+). Requires hiking-appropriate shoes.

Great for Photos
Indoor
Less Than 1 Hour Away
Outdoor
Paid Admission
Seasonal
Weekend-Only