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• TRASH CAN ANNIE VINTAGE CLOTHING read more ›
  (421 Brady St, Davenport. Tel. 563-322-5893)
  trashcanannie.com
  Ascend the stairs to the mezzanine floor of historic Hibernian Hall to fi nd this vintage shop that sells clothing, jewelry, hats and wedding dresses from 1870 to 1970. The selection is so thorough that Broadway shows and movie studios sometimes purchase supplies here for era-specific productions.

• INTERSTATE GRAND PARADE XXV read more ›
  (Rock Island, Il. Tel. no phone)
  stpatsqc.com
  The nation’s only interstate St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts in Rock Island, IL, then marches across the Mississippi River to Davenport, IA. Revelers from both states come to watch bagpipers and celebrate. March 13.

• SYMPOSIUM CAFÉ read more ›
  (4009 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA. Tel. 563-355-1070)
  symposiumdavenport.com
  Indulge in breakfast for dinner at this cute café. Omelets, waffles and French toast plates are available until 5pm and come with a free coffee, tea, latte, cappuccino or hot chocolate. $$

• BIER STUBE BAR & GRILL read more ›
  (Multiple locations. Tel. 309-797-3049)
  With locations in Davenport, Moline and LeClaire, this German beer house has an extensive bottle and draft list that includes everything from stout to lambic. In case you get hungry mid-draft, there are all manner of sausages, as well.

• ALBANY, IL read more ›
  (38 miles northeast of Moline. )
  Depending on your vacation style, you can hike or bike trails to ancient burial mounds, shop for antiques or just take a peaceful drive along the Mississippi River in this adorable village.

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Fun Fact!
In 1885, Dr. William Grant of Davenport performed what is thought to be the first successful appendectomy in the US.