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About Davenport

Welcome to the Quad Cities!

One of the the Quad Cities that straddle the Missippi at the eastern edge of Iowa, Davenport has a long and storied history and has become a vibrant destination in the Midwest.

See Locations for information about where Conference activities will take place.

Davenport Riverfront

Within steps of the conference hotel you’ll find:

• The Figge Museum
• The Bucktown Center for the Arts
• The River Music Experience

Walk just blocks from the hotel and visit:

• The Saturday morning Freight House Farmers Market – a year-round venue focused on the Buy Fresh/Buy Local philosophy. The QC Freight House complex also includes adult entertainment and dining venues.

Sports and outdoor recreation opportunities line the Davenport Riverfront:

• Modern Woodman Park (just under the Centennial Bridge linking Davenport to Rock Island, Illinois), home of the Quad Cities River Bandits baseball team
• Miles of walking and biking trails, with bike rental available from the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Center, located one block over from our host hotel
• The Davenport Skate Park; boating, including the Channel Cat Water Taxi . . .

Keep current on downtown Davenport at http://www.downtowndavenport.com/

And that’s just Davenport — there’s more to explore in the Quad Cities. Take advantage of special rates offered by our host hotel for an extended stay in the Quad Cities (see Accommodations). And check out local events and activities online at the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau.

If you want an insider’s view, contact Barb Robinson (563-381-3561, barb.robinson@mchsi.com) and she’ll connect you with someone in the local congregation who can help you find just the event or activity to enhance your conference experience.