Moline: the green tractor of the Quad Cities

The John Deere Pavilion proudly displays historic, modern and even experimental tractors of the famous green brand born in Moline in the agricultural nineteenth century.

A few minutes away, the Mississippi River Distillery enlivens pleasant tastings of artisanal whisky produced locally right along the great American river.

Continuing along the river, you walk the wide Riverfront with fine views of the locks carefully regulating Mississippi River navigation.

Towards evening, the vibrant downtown neighbourhood comes alive with various restaurants and bars frequented by residents of all four twin cities.

John Deere founded his agricultural machinery company in Moline way back in 1848, attracted by the Mississippi River's considerable water power needed to operate early metalworking shops.

The Quad Cities, which include Moline along with Rock Island, Davenport, and Bettendorf on both banks of the great river, remain a unique metropolitan area straddling two different American states.