The Strawberry Recreation District maintains a beautiful facility for local residents. In addition to waterfront views, marine wildlife and natural trails and parks, the aquatic center has a 5-lane pool, a spa, a wading pool, a sauna and a diving board. There are also four tennis courts, two baseball fields, a gymnasium, meeting rooms and a play structure. The facility hosts camps and events throughout the year. Check the Web site for rental usage and costs.
Bounce U is a fun active spot for the kids featuring inflatable play zones. This local franchise hosts private bouncin' birthday pizza parties, school field trips and camp programs. Open bounce sessions are also available for kids and families.
Founded in 2001, the Lexington Avenue Gym is a personal training gym with no membership fees. All services are "a-la-carte" and personalized to each client’s personal fitness level and goals. The gym offers a 4,000 square foot facility with state of the art equipment, a full-size boxing ring, private bathrooms with showers, and a staff comprised experienced personal trainers.
Service offerings include personal training, boxing for fitness and one-on-one Boxing instruction. The gym also hosts a growing variety of creative classes, individual and small group Yoga, and a Nutritional Counseling Program. All offerings are available to adults, teens and kids.
Services are fee based by the hour and can be purchased individually or in packs of sessions. Friends can work out together via partner sessions, which provide 35% savings per person.
Specializing in motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories, The Hog Shoppe offers a wide array of items for you and your motorcycle. This location has leather items, helmets, clothing patches, sunglasses and other motorcycle-related items. The Hog Shoppe has been a part of the Levittown community for the past 20 years and moved to its most recent location in May of 2010.
The iWireless Center is the main multi-purpose arena in the Quad Cities area. Located along the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Ill., the arena hosts hockey and basketball games, in addition to concerts from some of the nation's biggest acts.
iWireless Center Parking
Parking is widely available at the iWireless Center. The main parking lot is located adjacent to the area, while an additional parking structure sits across River Drive from the facility. For events, parking runs anywhere from free to $10. City lots are also available further away from the iWireless Center, but there are typically enough spaces in the arena lots to make that the better option.
Hotels Near iWireless Center
The most convenient option is the Radisson on John Deere Commons, which is just a short walk away from the iWireless Center. Plenty of options are also available across the river in Davenport, Iowa, where there are three high-end hotels (Isle Hotel, Hotel Blackhawk, Comfort Inn and Suites) with reasonable prices.
Seating at iWireless Center
For the best sight lines in sporting events and concerts, check out the seating along the sidelines, which gets visitors close to the action without paying dearly. For family-friendly deals, go to the 200-level, where there are usually good deals on tickets.
Food at iWireless Center
The food is pretty generic at the iWireless Center with options like burgers, brats and pizza. One specialty, though, is Whitey's Ice Cream, which is a local company and a novelty within Iowa and Illinois.
Beer at iWireless Center
The iWireless Center offers a modest selection of beer with brands like Leinenkugel's and Coors, but certain stands do offer some local microbrews. Prices are pretty reasonable, ranging from $3-8.
Parking Alternatives at iWireless Center
The MetroLINK bus system has a hub near the iWireless Center, so there are multiple routes that drop off in front of or near the arena. There are a couple taxi companies that run there.
What to Bring to iWireless Center
Being an indoor arena, there is no need to bundle up or use sunscreen. However, seat cushions are a good thing to bring along, as only certain seats have cushioning.
Insider Tip for iWireless Center
If you're going to the concession stands, be sure to get the Whitey's Ice Cream for just a couple dollars (usually $2-3). Not only is it rated as one of the best ice cream companies in the nation, but it is a very good value.
Author's bio: Michael Benson is a life-long Illinois resident and an avid traveler throughout the Midwest.
Flippin' Out Tumbling & gymnastics offers classes for children. Classes include mom and me, tumbling, open tumbling, competitive team tumbling and kinder gym. The gym area is safe and full of gymnastic equipment in which young children delight in. The walls have numerous trophies on display, to attest to the experience and spirit of this team.
Adams School of Driving has been helping people in Chicagoland learn how to drive since 1946. Teen programs meet graduation requirements with classroom only and behind-the-wheel instruction. Adult programs consist of private tutoring and testing in an Adams car according to the client's needs. Free pick-up and drop-off at home, work or school is provided. In addition to basic highway driving, winter, night, rain and road construction driving lessons are also available.
The Fields Sports Complex is a full indoor sporting facility located in East Brunswick, which hosts a series of fields, including soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse and more. This facility also offers rentals and private birthday parties, and hosts leagues, tournaments, classes and clinics.
