Quad City Botanical Center
2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201
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Explore the tropical indoor gardens and beautiful outdoor garden. Be sure not to miss the amazing Children's Garden.
Rock Island's Quad City Botanical Center houses exotic tropical flowers, a 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools with koi, and of course the lovely conifer gardens outdoors along with the amazing Children's Garden with a rambling river and interactive games for kids to partake in. Seasonal attractions include a butterfly garden and the Garden Train Railway exhibit. The Botanical Center also regularly hosts art exhibitions and special events for families.
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