Experiencing America > 2011 > Mighty Rivers, Tractors, & a Cemetary...2011 > Day 3
Day THREE...
Sunday, October 16th, 2011
The morning started off very rain filled, but after breakfast cleared out. To kill time from the rain we circled out I-280 to U.S. 67 back into downtown Davenport.
The sign for the hotel.
Back to State #1...Illinois!!
Back to State #2...Iowa!!
Once in in Davenport we headed off to the Skybridge. This gives a great view of the Mississippi River as it bends around Davenport.
Looking up at the Skybridge.
Looking north along the river at the Arsenal Bridge.
Looking south along the river at the Centennial Bridge.
Back to State #1...Illinois!!
After the Skybridge it was off to Lock and Dam 15 on Arsenal Island. Here we got to watch of of the few bridges that still open by spinning.
The sign for the Arsenal.
The sign for the Lock & Dam.
The visitor center.
Looking at the bridge and the lock opening.
The bridge open.
After the barge passing down the Mississippi River, we headed off to the John Deere Pavilion in Moline. Here we were taken through a time travel on the history of John Deere.
Looking west at the pavilion.
A waterloo boy.
A model A.
Some collectables.
A lawn tractor.
A forester machine.
One more destination for the trip. The Mississippi River Distilling Company of La Claire, Iowa for a tour.
Back to State #2...Iowa!!
At Mississippi River Distilling we were taken on a tour and givin information how different bourbons, gins, and vodkas are made. Plus, on how most, if not all materials for making the liquor comes from within 25 miles of Le Claire, Iowa.
A sign outside.
The bar in the tasting room.
The big machine.
A quick lunch and then it is back home and a conclustion to a busy weekend.
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