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Moline is a city of about 42,000 people on the Mississippi River in Rock Island County, Illinois, and one of the Quad Cities along with Rock Island, Davenport and Bettendorf. The river here runs east to west, and Moline faces Bettendorf, Iowa across the water.
Moline grew as a manufacturing town after John Deere moved his plow business here in 1848, and Deere and Company still has its world headquarters in the city, a steel and glass campus designed by Eero Saarinen. The Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center, homes of the Deere family, are open for tours, and the John Deere Pavilion downtown shows the company's machines past and present.
Downtown Moline has a historic commercial district, the riverfront Bass Street Landing and the Vibrant Arena at The MARK, which hosts concerts and hockey. A riverside parkway, Sylvan Island and the new I-74 bridge with its walkway offer river views, and the Channel Cat water taxi links Moline with the other Quad Cities in summer.
A glass exhibit hall at John Deere Commons downtown where you can climb into the cabs of modern combines and tractors and see vintage equipment and displays on farming and the company's history. Admission is free and it is great for kids. A John Deere store is next door; check hours before visiting.
The company's headquarters, designed by Eero Saarinen and opened in 1964, uses weathering steel that rusts to a deep brown and sits among wooded ravines and ponds. It is famous among architecture fans. Public access to the lobby and grounds is limited, so check current visitor rules before you go.
An 1872 hilltop mansion built for Charles Deere, son of John Deere, with period rooms, family furnishings and terraced gardens. Free guided tours are offered along with the neighboring Butterworth Center. Tour times are limited, so book or check the schedule ahead, and walk the gardens afterward.
A brick fieldhouse built in 1928 that is still used for Moline High School basketball and once hosted the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, an early NBA team. Its packed wooden bleachers give games a classic feel. Catch a high school game in winter to see it at its loudest; it sits next to Browning Field.
The Quad Cities' main arena, opened in 1993 in downtown Moline, hosting concerts, family shows and Quad City Storm hockey. It holds about 12,000 for concerts. Check the event calendar, arrive early for parking, and have dinner at the restaurants near Bass Street Landing a few blocks away.
A seasonal water taxi that loops across the Mississippi between landings in Moline, Bettendorf, Davenport and Rock Island. An all-day pass lets you hop on and off and is one of the cheapest river cruises around. It runs roughly late May to early September; check the schedule for current days.
A long riverfront park along the Mississippi on Moline's east side, with a paved path, lawns, picnic shelters and spots to watch barges and boats. It connects to the wider Great River Trail used by cyclists and runners. Come at sunset when the light falls across the river toward Iowa.
A garden in Moline's Riverside Park planted with dozens of lilac varieties, at its best for a few weeks in May when the bushes bloom in white, pink and purple and the air smells sweet. Paths wind through the garden, and it is free. Visit on a weekday morning in bloom season for quiet photos.
A wooded island park in the Mississippi, reached by a footbridge from the end of 1st Street, on the site of an old steel mill. Today it has gravel and dirt trails popular with hikers, mountain bikers and birdwatchers. Watch for herons and eagles, and wear sturdy shoes as some paths are rough.
A riverfront district at the edge of downtown Moline with restaurants, a steakhouse, a hotel and a plaza near the Mississippi. It connects to the riverside trail and the water taxi landing. Stroll here before an arena event, eat on a patio in summer, and watch the river traffic go by.
Several blocks of late 19th and early 20th century brick commercial buildings around 5th Avenue and 15th Street, listed on the National Register. They hold shops, bars, cafes and offices. Walk the area to see the old storefronts and theaters, then head down to the John Deere Commons.
The twin arch bridge opened in 2021 between Moline and Bettendorf and carries a separate path for walkers and cyclists. A mid-river overlook gives sweeping views of the Mississippi and the Quad Cities. Start from the Moline side downtown and allow about an hour for a walk out and back.
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