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  • druscit
    ROCKFORD5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Clean Non smoking facility. WE have been going there for years since it was Jumers. Pleasant experience
    Written September 3, 2023
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  • Kate Illinois1
    Illinois4,861 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed our visit. Besides learning about military equipment manufactured over the years, we learned about specific ones made here on the island. Also during our recent pandemic, they were manufacturing face shields and ventilator boxes. Wheelchair accessible. Ample parking.
    Written July 5, 2024
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  • PowerTrippers
    Cocoa Beach, FL1,518 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This isn’t a large botanical center as it only took us about 45 minutes to see everything. Despite the smaller size, the botanical center was interesting. It contained some interesting exhibits and was pretty well laid out. My wife especially enjoyed it and took lots of photos.

    We didn’t see anything here that was particularly unusual, but it was still a nice way to spend part of a day.

    -The PowerTrippers
    Written August 22, 2024
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  • Ruppert B
    Lugoff, SC312 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went specifically for a family connection. My father's namesake was interned as a Confederate POW at Rock Island's POW Camp 1863-1865. Fascinating to explore the Confederate cemetary, the National Cemetary, and the area of the old POW camp. The Arsenal buildings are a treasure of architecture along a stretch of the Mississippi River.
    Written July 22, 2020
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  • Gail B
    Sherrard, IL1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Took a tour of the Lock and Dam. Mike McKean from the Army Corps of Engineers was our guide. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable! Wonderful experience!
    Written July 12, 2023
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  • Kate Illinois1
    Illinois4,861 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Atomic Cannon is located in Memorial Field at Rock Island Arsenal. Besides the atomic cannon, there are many other tanks, cannons, and missiles on display. Each with an information plaque. It was interesting learning about all the pieces of equipment. The Atomic Cannon is huge. We parked on the gravel easement along the road.
    Written July 5, 2024
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  • iacomanche59
    Altoona, IA20 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was very interesting to find a place that had American Indian artifacts and information about the Sauk Tribe. It was a nice older building that was built in 1939. And it was cool learning about the CCC history as well. This building wouldn’t be there if this program wasn’t available back then.
    Written July 6, 2024
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  • Iralgo
    Sevierville, TN1,151 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went to lock #16 and had a fantastic tour. This is the first lock built on the Mississippi River. The tour is free and very informative. Interesting to see a boat with many barges going through the canal and the opening of the bridge. Highly recommend. Rating... outstanding.
    Written September 25, 2018
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  • DMB
    Rock Island, IL13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shop here quite often. Owner and employees friendly and provide great customer service. I never leave without purchasing...I can't help myself. So many treasures.
    Written February 13, 2019
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  • Cosette T
    Davenport, IA37 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The park is right on the Mississippi River and has a great bike/run path plus plenty of parking and the addition of well maintained bathrooms make it the ideal spot to start and end a long run or bike ride. There is also a play area and picnic area, so it's great for family gatherings as well.
    Written January 16, 2019
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  • ALLSLC
    Salt Lake City, UT508 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was raining cats and dogs and we couldn't find anything to do so stopped in. Minimal parking nearby but if you go out to the main road, there is on street parking that is close enough. There is a lot to see when you go in, sometimes a geology student is there to talk to you about various exhibits. Really cool fossils and minerals to check out. Could easily spend an hour or more if you like reading signs.
    Written September 22, 2019
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  • LuvToTravel0899
    Owatonna, MN396 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was an unexpected gem while we were staying in Moline Illinois. The exhibit was Manuscripts by Charles Darwin. We were totally unaware that a Manuscript museum existed. As we are from Minnesota we will visit the one in Duluth. This is a rotating exhibit and when we are in the area we will return.
    Written October 11, 2020
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  • Kate Illinois1
    Illinois4,861 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We learned a lot of information here about the history of the area and house. Thankful for the South Carolina Senator that was in the area around 1907 that saw the house in despair and encourage preservation.
    Written July 5, 2024
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  • 533raymonds
    Rock Island, IL13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place to take the grandkids during summer break. Reasonable price for admission and food . Plenty of shade on the hill area or get there early for a place under the umbrellas.staff is friendly and do a good job watching the swimmers.
    Written May 8, 2019
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  • Y5381IPcarriec
    Rock Island, IL13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    That so many historical homes are displayed here. Large homes that are uniquely painted. Styles dating back to the 1800's. Absolutley mesmerizing!
    Written September 19, 2017
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