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Things to see in Rock Island, Illinois (United States): 13 places and when to go
Rock Island, Illinois is a city in United States with around 166,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Nature (3), Wildlife (3). The best known are Fort Armstrong, Government Bridge and Lock and Dam No. 15. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.4934, -90.5346
- Population
- About 166,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (3) · With kids (3) · Food and drink (3) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 225 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rock Island, Illinois
The places in and around Rock Island, Illinois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fort ArmstrongFort in Illinois, United States3.6 km
- Government BridgeBridge connecting Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa3.9 km
- Lock and Dam No. 15Lock and dam on the Mississippi River between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa, USA4.0 km
- Lone StarWooden hull, steam-powered stern-wheeled towboat in LeClaire, Iowa, United States20 km
- Black Hawk State Historic SiteState park in Illinois, USA4.3 km
- Fred Schwengel Memorial BridgeInterstate 80 over the Mississippi River17 km
- Niabi ZooZoo in Illinois, United States10.0 km
- West Water Tower and Ground Storage TankWater tower in Orion, Illinois20 km
- Bent River Brewing CompanyDistillery3.1 km
- Cat's Eye DistilleryBrewery10.0 km
- Mississippi Distilling CoDistillery20 km
- Riverside RiverslideWith kids4.0 km
- YMCA Water Park at The LandingWith kids6.6 km
When to go to Rock Island, Illinois
The best time to visit Rock Island, Illinois is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:24
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulBest time14:43
- AugBest time13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rock Island, Illinois
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 225 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Davenport, Iowa7 places8.1 km
- Iowa City, Iowa11 places85 km
- Burlington, Iowa5 places90 km
- Galena8 places104 km
- Mount Morris6 places104 km
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa9 places107 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rock Island, Illinois?
The best known: Fort Armstrong, Government Bridge, Lock and Dam No. 15, Lone Star, Black Hawk State Historic Site. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rock Island, Illinois?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.
How do you get to Rock Island, Illinois?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 225 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rock Island, Illinois as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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