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Moline Attractions
The name Moline comes from the French word moulin, meaning "mill." Plotted by a mill company in June 1843, the town was incorporated five years later. Early settlers to Moline were of Swedish and German descent. Olde Town, Seventh Street and 18th Avenue, reflects the heritage of the city's Belgian community. Home of the John Deere organization, Moline is known as the "Farm Implement Capital of America."
Playcrafters Barn Theatre hosts productions in a renovated dairy barn; phone (309) 762-0330. The MARK, 1201 River Dr., stages sports events, shows and other events; phone (309) 764-2000.
Sightseeing trips along the Mississippi River are offered by Celebration River Cruises. A 1.5-hour cruise departs from 2501 River Dr. each Saturday from June through September; reservations are required. Phone (309) 764-1952.
John Deere Collectors Center
320 16th St.
Moline, IL 61265 USA Phone: (309) 748-7944
John Deere Collectors Center is at 320 16th St. Described as a "clubhouse" for John Deere enthusiasts, the facility includes the Moline Tractor & Plow Co., a re-creation of a 1950s John Deere dealership. A display room features antique tractors and equipment, and a service area allows visitors to watch a vintage tractor being restored. Allow 1 hour minimum.
Admission: Free
Attraction Type: Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-4; closed Jan. 1, Easter, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25
John Deere Pavilion
1400 River Dr.
Moline, IL 61265 USA Phone: (309) 765-1000
John Deere Pavilion is off I-74 at 1400 River Dr. The glass-enclosed pavilion showcases vintage and modern-day John Deere equipment. Interactive displays allow visitors to sit in the cab of a harvester, trace the progression of a family farm to the future of agribusiness or take a virtual tour through Harvester Works, the company's local combine factory. John Deere Pavilion is off I-74 at 1400 River Dr. The glass-enclosed pavilion showcases vintage and modern-day John Deere equipment. Interactive displays allow visitors to sit in the cab of a harvester, trace the progression of a family farm to the future of agribusiness or take a virtual tour through Harvester Works, the company's local combine factory. "The Bounty" is a film depicting a farm family's lifestyle as they meet the challenges of the changing season. "The Bounty" is a film depicting a farm family's lifestyle as they meet the challenges of the changing season. Allow 1 hour minimum.
Admission: Free
Attraction Type: Exhibits & Collections-General; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Vehicles; Museums
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-4; closed Jan. 1, Easter, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25
John Deere Worldwide Headquarters
1 John Deere Pl.
Moline, IL 61265 USA Phone: (800) 765-9588
John Deere Worldwide Headquarters is at 1 John Deere Pl. The center was designed by Eero Saarinen. The display floor exhibits past and present Deere products and a collage depicting American agriculture 1837-1918.
Admission: Free
Attraction Type: Exhibits & Collections-General; Shops/firms/stores
Hours: Display floor open daily 9-5
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