Just a short distance away from the Quad Cities are some of the Midwest's best wineries. Lush vineyards and wine tours await the intrepid explorer. Closer to home, the Quad Cities has a number of unique microbreweries that not only serve ales from around the country, but also several brands brewed right here along the Mississippi River.

Bent River Brewing Company1413 5th AvenueMoline, IL 61265

Blue Cat Brew Pub113 18th StreetRock Island, IL 61201

Creekside Vineyards Inn7505 120th AvenueCoal Valley, IL 61240

Front Street Brewery208 East River DriveDavenport, IA 52801

Lavender Crest Winery5401 US Highway 6Colona, IL 61241

Mississippi River Distilling Company303 North Cody RoadLeClaire, IA 52753

The Rock Island Brewing Company1815 2nd AvenueRock Island, IL 61201

Wide River Winery1776 East Deer Creek RoadClinton, IA 52732