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Where can I go shopping in the Quad-Cities? Note: The Quad-Cities shopping area is approximately 20-30 minutes away. The Quad-City shopping scene features regional malls, numerous strip malls, clusters of mega-stores and area of specialty shops. The Quad-Cities also is a good place to shop for antiques and collectibles. The regional malls are NorthPark in Davenport (Iowa) and SouthPark in Moline (Illinois), both owned by Simon Properties. The mega-stores are predominately along 53rd Street shops can be found in the Village of East Davenport and the John Deere Commons area of Moline. IOWA Duck Creek Plaza is located at 852-Middle Road in Bettendorf and features Schnucks Grocery Store, Home Depot, Walgreens, Starbuck's, Kile's Hallmark, Marshalls, Book and Revell Jewelers. 53rd Street: The shopping corridor on 53rd Street picks up in spots beginning east of Brady Street (Highway 61North) and heats up as it travels east. In the area of Eastern Avenue and Jersey Ridge Road, you'll find Wayne Montgomery Flooring, GCO Carpet Outlet, TPC Cash & Carry and Marvin & More Windows and Doors. Dining options include Exotic Thai, Culver's, Wise Guy's Pizza, Whitey's and Kelly's Irish Pub and Eatery. Farther east, stores near 53rd and Elmore Circle include David's Bridal, Rogan's Shoes and Dick's Sporting Goods. Restaurants include Krispy Kreme, IHOP and Latte Drive. 53rd & Utica Ridge Road: Stores clustered in this vacinity on the north side of 53rd Street include Hy-Vee, Old Navy, Borders, Michaels, T.J. Maxx, The Dress Barn and Bed Bath & Beyond. Farther north are Harley Davidson and the Gentry Shop. On the south side of 53rd are Walgreens, Necker's Jewelers and Men's Warehouse. Restaurants in this vacinity include the Texas Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesdays, Chili's and Red Robin near 53rd and Biaggi's, Granite city, Crave (a combination grill, martini bar and fondue room), San Francisco Oven, Panchero's Mexican Grill, Maggie Moo's, Buffalo Wild Wings and Cold Stone Creamery farther south along Utica Ridge Road. Stores along of near Utica Ridge road south of 53rd include Gold's Gym, Calla, Mad Potter and Wine Styles. Showcase 53 Cinemas is near the intersection of Interstate 74 and 53rd Street. Elmore Avenue from Kimberly Road to 53rd Street: Stores include Kohl's, Gordman's, Payless Shoes and Gander Mountain. Also Klavohn's Home Furnishings, PetCo, Iowa Oriental Rug, Active Endeavors, Sam's Club, Lowe's and the Great Escape. Farther north American (Electronics, appliances and furniture), Furniture Row (Oak Express, Sofa Mart, Denver Mattress Co., Bedroom Expressions, Big Sur Waterbed), LaZ Boy, Best Buy, Target, PetsMart and Factory Card Outlet. Eateries in this area include Panera Bread, Applebee's, Village Inn, Steak 'n' Shake, Golden Corral, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Starbucks and Noodles & Co. Elmore Avenue from 53rd north: Wal-mart Super Center dominates this area on the far north. Buffet dining at Dynasty Buffet. West Kimberly Road: Davenport's second Wal-Mart Super Center has attracted some new development in this area, including Applebee's, Payless Shoes, Culver's, Cato"s and the areas first Sonic Drive-In Restaurant. The Big K remains as well, and the West Kimberly Market sells antiques, collectibles and crafts. NorthPark Mall located at 320-W Kimberly Road opened in July 1973 and is one of Iowa's largest malls at more than 1.1 million square feet. Anchor stores are JC Penney, Sears, Younkers, VonMaur and Dillard's. There are also nearly 150 mall shops, including Barnes & Noble Book- sellers, Talbots and Cold Water Creek. Shopping hours are 10AM to 9PM Monday-Saturday and Noon to 6PM Sunday. Holiday and Department store hours may vary. (563) 391-4500. ILLINOIS John Deere Road: On the Rock Island end of John Deere Road,near the intersection with 38th Street, you'll find K-Mart, Dollar General, Oh Nuts and RJ Boar's restaurant. Heading east into Moline, near 7th Street, there is Menards, Target, Kohl's and Frazoli's. Next to and around SouthPark at 16th Street there are Best Buy, PetCo, Toys-R-Us, Gordman's, Office Max, Factory Card Outlet and Ashley Furniture. Restuarants include Miss Mannie's Catfish House and Los Agraves. Farther along, east of Interstate 74, another cluster of stores includes Lowe's, Staples, Denver Mattress, Wal-Mart Super Center, GCO Carpet Outlet and Carpertland USA. Dining includes Starbuck's, Old Country Buffet, Steak 'n'Shake, Carlos O'Kellys, Applebee's, Panera, Ryan's Steakhouse and Exotic Thai. Down 38th Street is the new Great Escapes theater. A large Farm & Fleet sits at the Moline-East Moline border near 60th Street. SouthPark Mall: Located at 4500-16th Street, Moline, SouthPark opened in February 1974. Anchor stores are JC Penney, Sears, Younkers, VonMaur, Dillards and Old Navy. Hours are 10AM-9PM Monday-Saturday and noon-6PM Sunday. Holiday and department store hours may vary. (309) 797-9070. John Deere Commons: For shoppers who are looking for a break from the big boxes and malls, John Deere Commons offer a variety of small to mid-sized specialty stores in a redevel- opment area near the i Wireless Center, including Watermark Corners and Isabel Bloom. Dining options include Dead Poets Espresso, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, TGIF Friday's, LaFlama, Jack's Place, Bier Stube and Bass Street Chop House. 
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