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The RiverCenter

136 East Third Street, Davenport, IA, USA, 52801
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The RiverCenter is located in the heart of the historic district of downtown Davenport and just two blocks away from the banks of America’s greatest river, the only place where the mighty Mississippi River runs East to West! We are a unique convention center connected to the historic art-deco Adler theatre which plays host to world-class entertainment including Broadway Shows, Comedians, Musical Concerts, Talent Competitions, Ballet, Symphonies and much more. Additionally we are conveniently attached to two full service hotels; Hotel Blackhawk and DoubleTree by Hilton. The RiverCenter boasts the largest amount of event space in the Quad Cities with 2 buildings of meeting, banquet and exhibit space. We can accommodate any special event and equipment needs you may have. The RiverCenter's in-house catering service is known for its exquisite food and stunning presentations, our exclusive Chef and culinary team will work with you to create the perfect menu and provide that special touch that will exceed your expectations. AV, show decorating and personalized event coordination are all services available to help ensure an exceptional event. Visitors are charmed by Davenport’s elegant urban core. The city’s unique character shines through the multitude of renovations and restorations, making it highly desirable for living, getaways, meetings, and conventions. There are several interesting local attractions, award-winning restaurants, historic landmarks, and Vegas-style gambling just minutes from our venue. Davenport has earned the honor of one of Iowa's premier Arts and Culture Districts with the opening of the world-renowned Figge Art Museum, the unique River Music Experience, and the ultra-hip Buck Town for the Arts. The area is served by I-88, I-80, I-74, several major state highways, and the Quad City International Airport a short 12 miles away, making the area and the RiverCenter highly accessible. All of us at The RiverCenter take pride in the quality of service we provide, working closely with you to make sure you have an event that is stress-free and successful.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1982
Renovated-
Total meeting space86,151 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConvention center

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
Facilities
  • AV capabilities
  • AV capabilities (Bring your own)
  • AV capabilities (Preferred vendors)
  • Furniture
  • Furniture (Bring your own)
  • Furniture (Preferred vendors)
  • Lighting
  • Lighting (Bring your own)
  • Lighting (Preferred vendors)
  • Onsite catering
  • Other decor
  • Other decor (Bring your own)
  • Other decor (Preferred vendors)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Table linens
  • Table linens (Bring your own)
  • Table linens (Preferred vendors)
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
86,151 sq. ft.
Largest room
32,400 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
23
Second largest room
13,130 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
32,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Seating capacity
6,000
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
Great River Hall (Full)
32,400 sq. ft.
180 x 180 sq. ft.
29.5 ft.
3400
-
2312
3400
1100
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RiverCenter Lower Concourse
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6,400 sq. ft.
-
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Arkansas (Trib Room)
900 sq. ft.
28.9 x 31 sq. ft.
9.3 ft.
75
32
32
75
40
40
40
Platte (Trib Room)
783 sq. ft.
25 x 31 sq. ft.
9.3 ft.
75
32
32
75
32
40
40
Wabash (Trib Room)
783 sq. ft.
25 x 31 sq. ft.
9.3 ft.
75
32
32
75
40
40
40
Wisconsin (Trib Room)
900 sq. ft.
28.9 x 31 sq. ft.
9.3 ft.
75
32
32
75
40
40
40
Col. Davenport (Boardroom)
500 sq. ft.
-
9.3 ft.
20
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20
-
Mississippi River Hall (Full)
13,130 sq. ft.
99.6 x 132 sq. ft.
28 ft.
1500
-
500
1500
500
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RiverCenter Atrium
1,200 sq. ft.
-
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $8.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

Hotel Blackhawk Martini Bowl
Hotel Blackhawk Martini Bowl
Nightlife
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At Blackhawk Bowl & Martini Lounge you get more than just strikes, spares and 7-10 splits. We'll introduce you to the next generation of bowling by taking traditional elements of the sport and kicking it up a notch with modern lanes, sleek amenities and state-of-the-art scoring. In addition to world-class bowling, Blackhawk Bowl & Martini Lounge offers dozens of flat screen tv's throughout the venue, a delicious menu that goes far beyond traditional bowling alley eats, and a fully-stocked bar featuring an extensive martini list. We then wrap all of this in a chic and innovative setting second to none in the Quad Cities. Located inside the historic Hotel Blackhawk in downtown Davenport, the Blackhawk Bowl & Martini Lounge is the perfect place to challenge your friends to an eight pin showdown, host your next corporate team building event or business meeting, celebrate a birthday, holiday event or children's party, or to just simply have a few drinks while catching the big game. This isn't just a bowling alley - it's an experience.
Gold Coast / Hamburg Historic Districtistoric District
Gold Coast / Hamburg Historic Districtistoric District
Historical landmark
2 mi
The Gold Coast & Hamburg Historic District received a “Great Places in America” award for Excellence In Planning - Neighborhoods from the American Planning Association (APA) on Oct. 4, 2011. These national awards include categories of streets, neighborhoods and public spaces, and The Gold Coast/Hamburg District is the first in Iowa to receive the neighborhood award! One of Iowa’s largest historic districts it received national designation as an historic district in 1984. Known as Davenport's first neighborhood it was home to many of Davenport’s early German settlers beginning in the mid-19th century. A portion of the neighborhood is located in Davenport’s Original Town section, within the earliest boundaries established by the city when it was chartered in 1836. The historic homes of the Gold Coast & Hamburg Historic District contain some of the oldest and most significant architectural styles in the State of Iowa.
Village of East Davenport
Village of East Davenport
Shopping
5 mins
The Village of East Davenport, also known simply as The Village is located along the Mississippi River on the southeast side of Davenport. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 as the Davenport Village. It is roughly defined as the area between the Mississippi River, Spring, Judson, and 13th Streets, Kirkwood Boulevard and Jersey Ridge Road. The historic district was started as an independent community and became a part of the city of Davenport within five years. Today it is a shopping and entertainment area
German Heritage Society
German Heritage Society
Historical landmark
5 mins
Enjoy an interactive experience as you learn about millions of German immigrants’ journey by sea, train and foot, to their final destination at the German American Heritage Center building, which was originally a very busy hotel for thousands of immigrants in the 1860s.The 1900 U.S. Census documented that over half the citizens in Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota were German immigrants or their descendents. Scott County, where the first passenger railroad crossed the Mississippi River, was the entry point for many immigrants to the upper Midwest region and points west. In 1900, Joseph Eiboeck, a veteran German newspaperman, described Davenport as, “the most German city, not only in the State, but in all the Middle West, the center of all German activities in the State”.
Quad City River Bandits Baseball
Quad City River Bandits Baseball
Recreation
5 mins
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TPC John Deere Classic Tournament
TPC John Deere Classic Tournament
Recreation
13 mi
The John Deere Classic is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It is played annually in July, the week before the British Open, at TPC Deere Run in the Quad Cities community of Silvis, Illinois.
Rythym City Casino
Rythym City Casino
Recreation
2 blks
Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, located in the heart of the Quad Cities. The casino action is sizzling with over 900 games and 14 action-packed tables within a 30,000+ square feet casino. Stop in the All New Fresh For You Buffet, a 200+ seat restaurant with sensational food with farm fresh options!
River Music Experience
River Music Experience
Nightlife
2 blks
The River Music Experience is the home of the RME Cafe, a coffee shop (1st floor) and live music venue, Redstone Room (2nd floor). RME Cafe and its community stage plays host to over 150 performances per year. These range from a weekly open-mic night to the top local bands, and are typically open to the public and free of charge. The Redstone Room is a state-of-the-art music venue hosting national and regional acts that play original music.
Niabi Zoo
Niabi Zoo
Recreation
12 mi
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Quad City International Airport
Quad City International Airport
Airport
10 mi
John Deere Pavillion
John Deere Pavillion
Recreation
4 mi
You know better than anyone that keeping the kids' attention is no easy task, but don't worry about that here. At the John Deere Pavilion, your kids can power-up virtual reality simulators, climb into huge machines, watch videos on our giant media wall, discover futuristic designs, connect with machines from the past, interact with hands-on displays – and even learn a thing or two along the way. The John Deere Pavilion truly is an adventure like none other. No wonder it's one of the state's top tourist attractions.
TPC Deere Run Golf Course
TPC Deere Run Golf Course
Recreation
13 mi
TPC Deere Run offers an award-winning, championship course that is open to the public. Located in Silvis, Ill. the Quad Cities region, TPC Deere Run has hosted the PGA TOUR’s John Deere Classic since 2000 and also hosts many other golf events throughout the year. TPC Deere Run’s championship course was featured as one of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest, as well as ranked fifth in the state of Illinois by GolfWeek Magazine
Putnam Museum & Imax Center
Putnam Museum & Imax Center
Museum
2 mi
The Putnam Museum is a museum of history and natural science in Davenport, Iowa, United States. The museum was founded in 1867, and was one of the first museums west of the Mississippi River. It houses 160,000 historical artifacts and specimens
Figge Art Museum
Figge Art Museum
Museum
2 blks
The Figge Art Museum is the premier art exhibition and education facility between Chicago and Des Moines. With soaring glass walls reflecting the constantly changing sky, the museum’s expansive galleries and intimate rooms are home to some of the Midwest’s finest art collections. Studio-style classrooms allow young and old to participate in the creative process.
225 West 2nd Street
Davenport, IA, US 52801
Bucktown Center for the Arts
Bucktown Center for the Arts
Shopping
2 blks
Visit us at our historic building in Downtown Davenport, Iowa where you’ll find artists creating everything from their next great piece to workshops for both kids and adults. Bucktown Center for the Arts is made up of over a dozen unique shops and studios where you can purchase creative, affordable, unusual and useable works of art.
225 East 2nd Street
Davenport, IA, US 52801

Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Smoke-free facility. Meeting Space ONLY

Additional details

The RiverCenter Facility Snapshot: - Two Buildings connected by skywalk -1 large exhibit hall -1 large banquet room -10 flexible meeting spaces -1 board room -2 atrium areas -in-house catering -attached to parking garage HOTELS ATTACHED Blackhawk DoubleTree by Hilton

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The RiverCenter Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The RiverCenter's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does The RiverCenter have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The RiverCenter and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The RiverCenter's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at The RiverCenter developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does The RiverCenter clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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