Explore Bettendorf, Iowa

Start your adventure with the kids at the Family Museum, where interactive exhibits and creative play keep little ones engaged for hours. For active families, walking or biking along the riverfront or through scenic trails and parks like Crow Creek Park and Devil’s Glen Park is a must. The Channel Cat is available at the Isle Bettendorf Marina within walking distance to the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf and the iconic I-74 Bridge.

The TBK Bank Sports Complex (conveniently located right off of I-80) and adjacent Plex Neighborhood is a destination within a destination. This modernized sports complex is considered one of the best in the United States and offers youth sports event planners and participants a best in class experience. The Plex Neighborhood is a growing area built around the TBK Bank Sports & Entertainment Center, a multi-purpose sports facility with family-fun elements like an arcade, bowling, laser tag, escape rooms and more. Right next door is Iron Tee golf, a three-tier golf driving range with state-of-the-art interactive hitting bays, an arcade, and bar. The neighborhood features more than 30 local businesses offering dining, shopping, fitness, and entertainment options for all ages. The neighborhood also includes a variety of boutiques like Red's Threads, salons, and other services. The Cambria Hotel and SpringHill Suites Bettendorf are two new hotel properties in neighborhood and are within walking distance to the sports and entertainment facilities.

Water lovers will enjoy Splash Landing during the summer months, while winter fun awaits at Frozen Landing Family Ice Rink. Adults can unwind at Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf (largest hotel in Iowa), enjoy fine dining at area restaurants, or shop everything from unique local boutiques to national retailers. The Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center is a hub for major events, conventions, and celebrations. Golfers can tee off at Palmer Hills Golf Course before relaxing with a pint of Bikini Bottom Pineapple Wheat beside the fireplace at Five Cities Brewing. You can even order an elaborate shake from Central Standard next door—highly recommended! The Tangled Wood offers an incredible culinary experience with a huge outdoor space offering live music, family-centric entertainment, and that perfect spot for a first date.

Foodies can explore everything from contemporary Mexican cuisine at Verde, to fan-favorite pizzas at Sports Fans Pizza, and sip craft beers from Crawford Brew Works (featured on the QC Ale Trail) and Adventurous Brewing Co. For coffee lovers, Iconic Energy fuels your day with its spot on the QC Coffee Trail. Artistic souls can unleash their creativity at Studio D3, where instructor-led DIY workshops turn raw materials into personalized home décor.

Bettendorf also shines with community pride through events like its Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration and other seasonal festivals that showcase its welcoming spirit year-round.

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