Davenport Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in Davenport, IA, Iowa.
Learn about the German people through a museum and cultural area at the German American Heritage Center in Davenport. Through a series of exhibits, events, presentations and interactive displays, visitors can learn the many interesting about this group's traditions, foods and events. The center is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday from 1pm to 4pm or by appointment, and can be rented for private functions.
Schuetzenpark is German for shooting park, which was what this area was establihed to be in 1870. As a meeting place for wealthy German-Americans, Schuetzen Park contained an inn, a dance hall, a music pavilion, a zoo, several bowling alleys, a roller coaster, restaurants and much more. All that remains of this era is a street car building from 1911. People can enjoy walking on the trails, picnicking, looking at artifacts and animal watching.
Tour the 18 historic buildings at the Walnut Grove Pioneer Village. Used as a stage coach stop in the 1860s, today's Walnut Grove boasts a bank, a train station, a firehouse, a schoolhouse, a saloon and many structures. It is located 16 mi (26 km) north of Davenport and is open daily, April through October from 9am to 6pm or by appointment.
