Just a short 45-minute drive from the Quad Cities is historic Bishop Hill, Illinois.
My family loves to take day trips to Bishop Hill for a shopping, dining and exploring. There are fun things for all ages (and tons of wonderful festivals and events throughout the year).
A little history about Bishop Hill:
Founded in 1846 by Swedish immigrants, Bishop Hill was designed to be a utopia. The community was a successful communal society for 15 years before disbanding in 1861. Many of the structures built in the 1800s during those 15 years are still used in the town today. And the “downtown” district feels like a blast to a different century.