Happy Halloween from the VQC Staff 🎃👻
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FALL in love with the Quad Cities and explore hundreds of miles of trail systems and gorgeous Mississippi River views!
If you don't have a bike, don't worry! Visit Quad Cities offers FREE bike rentals. Come visit us and explore the different trails throughout the QC.
Click here to learn more about our free bike rentals: https://visitquadcities.com/get-outdoors/vqc-bike-rentals
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Last week we celebrated 100 years of Union Station. This destination center welcomes visitors near and far to the Quad Cities.
Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us. Here’s to 100 more years!
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Visit Quad Cities President and CEO Dave Herrell reflects on a successful summer season, highlighting key milestones such as the Quad Cities Corporate Games and the launch of the John Deere Trail.
Additionally, he shares some exciting upcoming events set to take place in the next few weeks.
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And they’re off!
Runners from all over are taking on the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon this morning, September 22nd!
GOOD LUCK!
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Brock Harding and Owen Freeman from @iowahoops are excited to be back in the QC!
The Iowa Men’s Basketball team will be taking on @wsucougarmbb at @vibrantarena on November 15th. Ticket presale will be on Wednesday, September 26th at noon. Head to Vibrant Arena’s website for more info.
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@patmcafeeshow we know you have a lot of questions about the Quad Cities. 1st - yes, @whiteysicecream is amazing. 2nd - no the Quad Cities is Not just 4 cities… #VisitQuadCities and you’ll learn everything you need to know about our riverfront destination, that Visit Quad Cities has a president and CEO - not a mayor - and that we are in fact Not a $hithole 😜 @tyresehaliburton @tyschmit #PatMcAfee #QCThatsWhere #WhiteysIceCream #ComeVisit
Get on your feet because Dirty Honey is coming to The Rust Belt!
Grab your tickets and head to The Rust Belt on Friday, September 13th, for a night of epic music. For more info, check out our events calendar at the link in our bio 👆
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Labor Day weekend is about to get a whole lot more festive!
The University of Illinois Marching Illini is coming to play in the 40th Rock Island Labor Day Parade on September 2nd from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
On this episode of #QCThatsWhere, hear two members of the Marching Illini who are Geneseo natives and are coming back to play in the QC!
Full episode here: https://visitquadcities.com/start-exploring/qc-podcast
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The Quad Cities is jam packed with activities and events this Labor Day Weekend!
Check out these fun activities leading up to the Labor Day Parade in Rock Island or check out our Events Calendar on our website 🥳
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Try something new this year 🛼
The Quad City Rollers are hosting a Roller Derby Bootcamp on August 25th at the Eldridge Community Center and Roller Skating Rink. Everyone is welcome!
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Adventurer Dana Starkell has a one-of-a-kind story to tell about a record-breaking canoe trip that took him two years to complete.
Between the planning and the stamina, Dana has learned a thing or two about being on the water. Now a Quad Citizen, Dana has some great insight on activating the Mississippi River and sharing the love of outdoors and shared experiences. As he helps orchestrate this year's Floatzilla event, hear his ideas on how to make this the biggest and best one yet!
Make sure to register for Floatzilla before August 1st for a chance to win a brand-new kayak!
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QC, That's Where
We are celebrating 75 episodes of our “QC, That's Where” Podcast!
This podcast focuses on telling the untold stories of the people and happenings within our must-experience riverfront destination. Through in-depth interviews with Quad Citizens, listeners will learn more about little-known local history, innovations, and unexpected entrepreneurs who capture the energy, culture, and spirit of the Quad Cities.
A huge thanks to everyone who has been a guest on our podcast! We loved sharing your stories! Take a listen to past episodes here: https://visitquadcities.com/start-exploring/qc-podcast
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Visit Quad Cities President and CEO has had enough of these $hithole claims! Pat McAfee Show - don't bother visiting, more $hithole for us 🤩
A Message from Dave Herrell
As our fiscal year concludes, we're proud to reflect on recent achievements and developments at Visit Quad Cities.
We're also excited to share updates on accessible tourism initiatives, new partnerships, a robust schedule of events in the Quad Cities, and upcoming celebrations like the 50th anniversary of the Quad City Times Bix 7. Stay tuned for more updates!
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