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.

👻 Learn More on Booking Site »

Thrashers House of Terror

Face the Terror at Thrashers House of Terror – Southeast Iowa’s beloved haunted attraction. With 19 years of spine-chilling legacy (clowns, mad doctors, special effects, strobe lights, smoke machines), this haunted walk-through inside McMillan Park delivers heart-pounding thrills. General admission is $15; Fast Pass is $25.

Adult Only
Indoor
Less Than 1 Hour Away
Paid Admission
Seasonal

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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.

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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.

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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.

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