The Quad Cities is where world-class and hassle-free collide. It's a bi-state family of communities in Iowa and Illinois on the Mississippi River.

Home to John Deere and Ag innovation.

We're the birthplace of sliced bread, NFL football and it's where we invented taco pizza, the computer, and chiropractic care.

We attract explorers, dreamers, investors, entrepreneurs, and visitors from around the globe.

We're the Creative Capital of the Midwest and we are proud to call the QC home!

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-Location-

The region offers close access to major markets like Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Des Moines, Omaha, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Indianapolis. It is the largest metropolitan area between St. Louis and Minneapolis.  Being the crossroads of major interstates like I-74 and I-80, the QC lends itself to an ideal location for meetings, conventions, sporting events, group business, reunions, and leisure travel. The Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) also carries 11 nonstop flights across the country.

-World-Class & Hassle Free-

The Quad Cities ties Northwest Illinois and Eastern Iowa together seamlessly across the Mississippi River utilizing 4 bridges. This includes the state-of-the art Interstate 74 Bridge. The 800-foot basket handle arches are the longest basket handle true arches erected in the United States. It also includes a pedestrian-access path on the bridge with a glass oculus lookout. More than 37 million people live within a 6-hour drive, making it the perfect destination for a road trip. Plus commute times across the region average just 19 minutes!

-Creative Capital of the Midwest-

The region is home to dozens of venues for live music, theater, dance and visual arts. Not to mention the hundreds of talented artists, musicians, actors and dancers who bring the creativity to life! There are more than 127 sculptures, murals, and galleries included on the QC Public Art Trail, which is a growing self-guided experience to enjoy across the Quad Cities.