Ideas for an Anniversary in the Quad Cities
- You can celebrate your anniversary in Rock Island in a variety of ways. Sipping Chocolate Explosion Martinis while enjoying a riverside view, or eating succulent Blackened Rib Eye steaks as you listen to a live band play an assortment of music, can be accomplished at Martini's on the Rock (martinisontherock.com). At the Black Hawk State Park (blackhawkpark.org), you can partake in a hike or enjoy a private picnic with your loved one under the trees while listening to birds chirp overhead. If being entertained is your idea of fun, Circa 21 Speakeasy (circa21.com) offers a full bar and many different kinds of performances, including stand-up and improvisational comedy shows, jazz showcases and burlesque acts.
- In Moline, you can take your loved one to watch a play performed by members of The Quad City Music Guild (qcmusicguild.com) at the Prospect Park Auditorium. Spending four hours enjoying a "Dixieland" cruise offered by Celebration River Cruises (celebrationbelle.com) is another way to celebrate an anniversary in this part of the Quad Cities. If having dinner surrounded by a cozy cabin-like ambiance appeals to you, Montana Jack's Steakhouse (montanajackssteakhouse.com) is a great place to spend the evening celebrating a special occasion while having dinner and cocktails.
- Celebrating an anniversary in East Moline is ideal for people who enjoy outdoor activities and being surrounded by natural settings such as parks and rivers. Butterworth Park (no website; 23rd Avenue and Archer, East Moline; 309-752-1573) is an idyllic place to have a picnic, talk about your feelings and look out at a lagoon with your companion during an anniversary celebration. A private tour of Campbell Island's State Memorial (http://www.state.il.us/hpa/hs/campbell_island.htm), with professional tour guides available, is another way to have a good time honoring an anniversary. You can also charter a private boat at the East Moline Boat Launch (no website; Illinois Route 84 &19th Street, East Moline; 309-752-1573) to take pleasure in exploring the Mississippi River with your anniversary companion.
- Spending an afternoon looking at African sculpture and abstract paintings at the Figge Museum (art-dma.org) in Davenport is one way you can enjoy an anniversary in this locality. As another option, you can get tickets and watch a classic musical, such as "Chicago," at the Harrison Hilltop Theater (harrisonhilltop.com). If you have the time, you can also celebrate by booking a weekend stay at the Beiderbecke Bed & Breakfast (bbonline.com/ia/beiderbecke/) and enjoy in-room massages, complete breakfasts and private views of the Mississippi River.