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 The
City of LeClaire enjoyed a surprise visit from President Obama on August
16, 2011. View Photos
Situated
along the beautiful bend on the upper Mississippi River at the intersection of
I-80, LeClaire was home to the brave river pilots who
navigated the treacherous Upper Rapids between LeClaire and Rock Island,
Illinois.
LeClaire is now home to "Antique Archaeology" and the
"American Pickers", as seen on HISTORY.
 The City of LeClaire offers several options for visitors, featuring
unique shops that include gifts, home décor
and antiques, the
Mississippi River Distilling Company, as well as several annual
events, including our
Tugfest when LeClaire takes on Port Byron, Illinois for a tug of war across
the mighty Mississippi River that culminates in an amazing fireworks display.
Area attractions to interest visitors include the
historic River Pilot Homes and the
Buffalo Bill Museum,
honoring LeClaire's most famous native son, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, as
well as local history and the Lone Star Steamer
at the River Pilot's Pier on the LeClaire Levee that also includes a Boat
Launch, parking, picnic areas and a Veteran's Memorial.
Looking for some recreation? Local Golf courses include Olathea and Pebble
Creek. The
LeClaire Rec Center features
Drop-in Adult volleyball, basketball, youth soccer league, Zumba, weight room &
Tiny Tots Play Groups.
Lodging options include three hotels
and several bed and breakfasts that are located with beautiful river views and
within walking or short distance to downtown LeClaire's unique
shopping district and numerous
restaurants that include American, Mexican, German,
Comfort Food, Casual and Fine Dining. Area churches always welcome visitors.
 Nature
photographers will be delighted at the best viewing of Bald Eagles in the
continental United States at Lock & Dam 14 in the Winter and Pelicans that call
LeClaire "home" during Spring and Summer months.
Details.
Free Wireless Internet Access is available to visitors
downtown at
Happy Joe's Pizza or the
LeClaire Community Library (3rd
and Wisconsin), which has 7 public access computers.
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