Le Claire

Le Claire is a Mississippi River town of 3,765 (2010). It is named for Antoine LeClaire, who developed a large part of the Iowa Quad Cities on property that was given him by the tribes who originally laid claim to it. The town was the head of the Rock Island Rapids, a notorious section of the river that extended as far south as what is now downtown Davenport. River pilots were required to guide river traffic through the rapids, which impacted the early economic life of the town. The rapids were tamed by the development of the lock and dams on the upper river. The town is also the boyhood home of frontiersman Buffalo Bill Cody.

By car

Le Claire is a small town with interstate access. There is no mass transit or any other easy way to access the town. Most of the town lies north of the interchange of Interstate 80 and US Route 67. The exit is right after the Mississippi River Bridge. From the Iowa Quad Cities it is, for the most part, easier to access the town via US 67, which has great views of the Mississippi River. From the north side of the Quad Cities it is easier to use Interstate 80.

By car

Because Le Claire is a small town it is easy to navigate. Cody Road (US Route 67) is the town's main street and all establishments that a visitor would patronize is either on the street or just off of it. Caution should be excised when driving through the downtown area on summer weekends when many people visit. Traffic will be heavier, although manageable, and there will be many pedestrians. There is also railroad tracks that separate the downtown businesses from a large surface parking lot along the Mississippi River. Even though there are not a large number of daily freight trains on the tracks, caution should be exercised.

• Buffalo Bill Museum

  phone: +1 563 289-5580
  address: 200 N Cody Rd.
  The museum commemorates frontiersman Buffalo Bill Cody and contains memorabilia from his Wild West Show as well as antiques and other items of historic interest. It also houses the tugboat Lone Star, which is a National Historic Landmark.

• Mississippi River Distilling Company

  phone: +1 563 484-4342
  address: 303 N. Cody Rd.
  The tour includes viewing the entire distilling process, from the cleaning, milling and cooking of the grain, to the fermentation, distillation, blending, aging and bottling of spirits. The tour ends in the tasting room for free samples for patrons over 21 years of age.

• Pebble Creek Golf Course

  phone: +1 563 332-5072
  address: 3851 Forest Grove Drive
  18 hole golf course and restaurant

Downtown Le Claire is home to a variety of small, locally owned shops.

• Antique Archaeology

  phone: +1 563 265-3939
  address: 115 1/2 Davenport St.
  A former fabrication shop now houses antiques and collectables, a new merchandise store, and serves as the home base for the American Pickers television show featured on the History Channel.

• Artswork

  phone: +1 563 289-3316
  address: 221 N. Cody Rd.
  Features fine art, pottery, clothing, and jewelry.

• Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium

  phone: +1 563 289-2228
  address: 110 N. Cody Rd.
  Features nostalgia items and gifts.

• Big River Antiques

  phone: +1 563 729-1002
  address: 423 N. Cody Rd.
  A multi-dealer antique shop, also offering expert appraisals and related services.

• Dwellings

  phone: +1 563 289-5038
  address: 101 S. Cody Rd.
  Features a mix of home decor, antiques, and artwork.

• Garden of Uden

  phone: +1 563 289-1348
  address: 414 N. Cody Rd.
  Handcrafted furniture and gifts.

• Grasshoppers and the Vintage Vine Wine Cellar

  phone: +1 563 289-4652
  address: 208 N. Cody Rd.
  Gifts displayed among antiques and painted furniture. The basement features a variety of wines along with wine accessory items.

• Green Tree Emporium

  phone: +1 563 289-9954
  address: 123 S. Cody Rd.
  Antiques, books, records, plants, linens, tools, etc.

• LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals

  phone: +1 563 289-2525
  address: 118 N. Cody Road
  Vintage Chic with a French Twist. Secret Garden open seasonally on side and rear of building with vintage garden decor.

• LeClaire Canning Company

  phone: +1 563 265-5226
  address: 114 N. Cody Rd.
  Salsas, Sauces, Spices

• Mississippi Cottage Antiques

  phone: +1 563 289-1515
  address: 606 N. Cody Rd.
  Unique antiques, fine arts, and crafts all housed in a 1800s river home.

• Penny Waters Studio

  phone: +1 563 289-2504
  address: 103 S. Cody Road
  Home decor, unique gifts, interior design.

• Posh Home

  phone: +1 563 289-4663
  address: 217 N. Cody Rd.
  Upscale home furnishings and gifts.

• Primitive Cottage

  phone: +1 563 289-3332
  address: 127 N. Cody Rd.
  A gift shop with country furnishings and decor.

• Razzleberries

  phone: +1 563 289-2502
  address: 227 N. Cody Rd.
  Purses, bags, jewelry, unique clothing and more.

• Vignettes

  phone: +1 563 289-3428
  address: 102 S. Cody Rd.
  A gift boutique with home decor and gifts.

• Bierstube

  phone: +1 563 289-2121
  address: 1001 Canal Shore Dr.
  Authentic German food, sandwiches, soups and a full bar.

• Big Dave & Holly's Dairy Sweet

  phone: +1 563 289-4070
  address: 1204 N. Cody Rd.
  Home made soup, sandwiches, daily specials and soft serve ice cream.

• Blue Iguana Mexican Cantina

  phone: +1 563 729-1015
  address: 201 N. Cody Road
  Blue Iguana provides a fresh take on Mexican cuisine.

• Crane & Pelican Cafe and Gift Shop

  phone: +1 563 289-8774
  address: 127 S. 2nd St.
  Cafe and bar that features comfort food served in an 1851 river pilot home. Antique and Gift Shops on 2nd level

• The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits

  phone: +1 563 289-4156
  address: 117 N. Cody Rd.
  Fine dining with a river view; monthly wine dinners.

• Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor

  phone: +1 563 289-3305
  address: 119 N. Cody Rd.
  A Quad City original. Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, ice cream, buffet, carry-out and deliveries.

• Hungry Hobo

  phone: +1 563 289-1506
  address: 1109 Canal Shore Dr.
  A Quad City original. Sliced and grilled-to-order sandwiches, baked potatoes with a variety of toppings, chef-prepared soups, shredded-lettuce salads, and desserts from The Hobo Bakery.

• The Black Watch Room Restaurant

  phone: +1 563 332-5072
  address: 3851 Forest Grove Road
  Restaurant overlooking Pebble Creek, an 18 hole golf course.

• Sneaky Pete's Woodfire Grille

  phone: +1 563 289-4277
  address: 207 N. Cody Rd.
  Established in 1975 it is known for its steaks; full bar.

• Steventon's Restaurant & Bar

  phone: +1 563 289-3600
  address: 1399 Eagle Ridge Rd.
  Fine Cuisine with a view of the Mississippi River.

• 129 Coffee, Martini and Wine Bar

  phone: +1 563 729-1035
  address: 129 N. Cody Road

• Pelo's Sundries

  phone: +1 563 370-0546
  address: 101 N. Cody Rd.
  General store, coffee, tea & sodas

• Riverview Roadhouse Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 563 289-9969
  address: 701 N. Cody Rd.
  Bar & Grill

• Wide River Winery

  phone: +1 563 289-2509
  address: 102 N. Cody Rd.
  Le Claire Tasting Room where you can sample local award winning wines and keep the souvenir wine glass.

• Comfort Inn & Suites Riverview

  phone: +1 563 289-4747
  address: 902 Mississippi View Court
  Hotel features free hot breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, indoor pool, exercise room.

• Holiday Inn Express Le Claire Riverfront-Davenport

  phone: +1 563 289-9978
  address: 1201 Canal Shore Dr SW
  Hotel features Express Start Breakfast Bar, high-speed Internet access, business center, and indoor pool.

• Latimer Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +1 563 289-5747
  address: 127 N. 2nd St.

• Super 8

  phone: +1 563 289-5888
  address: 1552 Welcome Center Drive
  Hotel features SuperStart breakfast and high-speed Internet access.

• Bettendorf and Davenport to the south offer more in the way of night life and bigger city amenities.