Discover the Best Day Trips around the Quad Cities
Looking for fun places near the Quad Cities? QC Day Trips is your local guide to unforgettable adventures across Iowa and Illinois — all within easy driving distance. Plan a spontaneous weekend, a family road trip, or a peaceful day away without going far
The Deranged Haunted Attraction
The Deranged Haunted Attraction is a high-intensity outdoor haunt located on a rural farm in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Guests navigate eerie trails, cornfields, and scare zones packed with fog, strobe lights, and relentless actors. This immersive Halloween experience is enhanced by bonfires, food vendors, and terrifying open-air scenes across a multi-acre property.
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park is one of Iowa’s largest and most scenic state parks, nestled along the Des Moines River in the rolling hills of Van Buren County. With miles of wooded trails, river bluffs, historic CCC-era structures, and a peaceful lake for swimming and fishing, it’s a top destination for hiking, camping, and nature exploration.
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
Hartman Reserve Nature Center is a 340-acre woodland surrounded by the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. We have many habitats to explore including the largest tract of upland timber publicly managed in Black Hawk County. 100-year-old White, Red, and Bur Oaks can be found in the upland woodland. Our lowlands consists of flood-tolerable tree species including a rare grove of native Hawthorne trees and massive Cottonwood trees along our riparian areas.
Colony Acres
Colony Acres is a seasonal family farm and fall attraction located in North Liberty, Iowa. Known for its corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrack rides, and activity zones for kids, the farm also offers food trucks, special events, and plenty of photo ops across its scenic rural grounds. A perfect destination for autumn fun, Colony Acres blends outdoor play with classic Iowa farm charm.