Pleasant Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

If you love birding, and are in the Bettendorf/LaClaire, IA area, stop by the lock and dam to view some awesome bird action!  The white pelicans have lasted the winter, which I think is pretty odd.  Usually we don't see them until late March at the earliest.
If you love birding, and are in the Bettendorf/LaClaire, IA area, stop by the lock and dam to view some awesome bird action!  The white pelicans have lasted the winter, which I think is pretty odd.  Usually we don't see them until late March at the earliest.
This is the follow up of the previous photo.  It was a miss:(
This dam is located on the Mississippi River between LaClaire and Bettendorf, Iowa.  It is a fantastic place to photograph wildlife.  It is a very popular place in the winter months (especially January) when people come from all over the world to photograph bald eagles.
Nature photographers will really like this area.  During this outing I was able to photograph this American White Pelican.  I also got photos of Bald Eagles and Merganser Ducks.
DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

4 out of 5
111 E 2nd St Davenport IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £70 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
£70
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Davenport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was amazing

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport
Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline

Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline

2.5 out of 5
101 18th St Moline IL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moline. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,104 reviews)
Super friendly staff

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline
Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons

Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons

3.5 out of 5
1415 River Dr Moline IL
The price is £79 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
£79
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moline. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,241 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mighty Mississippi River Retreat

Mighty Mississippi River Retreat

Scott County IA
Stay at this holiday home in Pleasant Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Great house for watching eagles on the river. Fantastic casual game room with lots to do. A lot of stairs, making it a challenge for elderly or small children. The house was well stocked. Very pet friendly.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Mighty Mississippi River Retreat
Cozy Log Cabin overlooking a pond with a fire pit, game area and rustic charm

Cozy Log Cabin overlooking a pond with a fire pit, game area and rustic charm

2 out of 5
Coal Valley IL
Stay at this cabin in Coal Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Creekside Vineyards and Niabi Zoo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
It’s clear the host has gone to great effort to create a cozy, relaxed atmosphere and it shows. We were provided with everything we could need and had a wonderful stay. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Cozy Log Cabin overlooking a pond with a fire pit, game area and rustic charm
Awesome 3 Bedroom River Front Retreat right on the water!

Awesome 3 Bedroom River Front Retreat right on the water!

Le Claire IA
Stay at this holiday home in Le Claire. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Scout Park and Dorrance Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
We picked the absolute best place to stay in Iowa for scouting for Bald Eagles. It was centrally located to all the places I wanted to go. The house is beautiful and spotless. All of the back of the house has views of the Mississippi river, which was stunning. The water was frozen over, but you could ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Awesome 3 Bedroom River Front Retreat right on the water!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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