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!
Raven’s Grin Inn
Step inside one of Illinois’ strangest and most unforgettable haunted experiences at Raven’s Grin Inn, a five-story Victorian mansion transformed into a surreal maze of art, humor, and fright. Created by eccentric artist Jim Warfield, this Mount Carroll landmark offers year-round guided tours filled with secret passages, handmade monsters, bizarre sculptures, and plenty of jump scares. More than just a haunted house, it’s an interactive performance that mixes comedy, creativity, and chaos—making it one of the most unique attractions within a short drive from the Quad Cities.
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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.
Factory of Fear
Factory of Fear is the Quad Cities’ largest and longest-running haunted attraction, located in Moline, IL. Featuring two intense indoor haunts—Factory of Fear and Fear Underground—the experience is high-impact with live actors, special effects, and detailed sets. Tickets are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October. General admission is $30; Fast Pass (VIP) is $40.
Eclypse Haunted Attraction
Eclypse Haunted Attraction is a high-intensity seasonal haunted house located in Clinton, Iowa. Known for its theatrical horror, detailed indoor sets, and talented scare actors, Eclypse offers a terrifying walkthrough experience during select weekends in October. Located inside an old industrial building, this haunt is designed for thrill-seekers 14 and up.