Couties of Clinton, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones, Scott
Dubuque, IA: Dubuque County Our wurst quest is winding down as we get closer to picking our favorite stop in the world of sausage here in Iowa. The Dubuque area has plenty of ways to enjoy the splendor of Iowa like its history, the importance of the Mississippi River and a lot of fantastic places… Continue reading Iowa’s Wurst Road Trip: Casing Dubuque
LeClaire, IA: Scott County The Quad Cities area has a lot to see and it’s not all in the four towns that dominate the river. Just a short drive upstream from Bettendorf is the birthplace of Buffalo Bill Cody and one of the most beautiful town’s on the Mississippi. It’s also home to an establishment… Continue reading Iowa’s Wurst Road Trip: Casing LeClaire
Davenport, IA: Scott County We recently spent a weekend in the Quad Cities and one of the biggest highlights was having a room at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport! The new property is vibrant and pampering new customers everyday while welcoming back the regulars that have been enjoying themselves at Rhythm City since it was on… Continue reading A Modern Day Rhythm City Casino
Davenport, IA: Scott County It has come full circle for us here on The Iowa Gallivant on this 4th year of our project called Scouting RAGBRAI because, like in 2015, we’re back to Downtown Davenport and the countdown to late July is on! We’re on a much needed grownup getaway and this town knows how to supply the great times!… Continue reading Scouting RAGBRAI-2018: The Party Has Already Started in Downtown Davenport
*We were provided with complementary stays at the Radisson-QCP and the opinions are of my own. Thank you! Davenport, IA-Quad Cities We have been traveling to the Quad Cities quite consistently for many years. Since we started The Iowa Gallivant in 2014 and we’ve had the pleasure of staying at a hotel that seems to be just… Continue reading Radisson-Quad Cities: Just a Walk Away to All of Downtown Davenport
Donahue, IA: Scott County What catches your eye when scrolling through Facebook? Hopefully you just said The Iowa Gallivant of course! Well, thanks for that, but I’ll tell what calls out to me… hot chili with a little oyster coming in out of the blue. That’s all the road trip bait we needed to head to the… Continue reading Potluck Crashing-Chilly Day, Chili Day in Donahue
Long Grove, IA: Scott County So much can be experienced in the Quad Cities, but I think its time we start looking at the outskirts a little more. Or maybe A LOT more! This metro area brings in some of Iowa’s biggest numbers when it comes to tourism and one experience here will tell you… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 58, Long Grove
Princeton, IA: Scott County Autumn road tripping is officially in season and we have already had some unbelievably gorgeous weather with more to come. Iowa is peppered with scenic byways, historic trails, and off the beaten path gems, and Scott County has all of these. Just a short drive from the Quad Cities and the… Continue reading Iowa Icons-Hot on the Cody Trail
Bettondorf, IA: Scott County It’s Sunday, it’s also game day, and I skipped breakfast. This is a dangerous combination for just scarfing down the first thing I see on the couch. Ooooooor….I can load up the family and deal with grumbles from the Buddha belly for 45 minutes and marvel at the primo parking spot… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 54, Bettendorf
Walcott, IA: Scott County Just off of Interstate 80 and right next to the world’s largest truck stop is Gramma’s Kitchen and a menu that would be grandma approved by many. That’s right folks, it’s homemade here with a touch of a little more homemade and at the end they to add more homemade. Sometimes staying ON the… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 41, Walcott
