The top deck will be a scenic viewing deck with a bar and bathrooms.ĭuring the winter months the riverboat will remain in the water with aerators keeping the winter elements at bay.Įssentially it will be a “casino experience,” along with beautiful views, Bren said. The middle deck will have event space, a bar, food or catering areas and bathrooms. River Willow will have slot machines, blackjack, a food galley, bars and bathrooms on the first deck, said Bren. Unlike the Island Girl, the 4 Bears yacht, the riverboat has the weight capacity to carry the slot machines. The riverboat has two huge Cummins engines and the three sections were pieced together on site.Īll of the finishing touches are being completed, as 4 Bears is hoping to set sail this summer, said Dave Bren, marketing director. Currently the finishing touches are being completed across the highway from the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, where it proudly announces its presence to onlookers. River Willow was delivered to New Town in three pieces and has been fully constructed on site. Army Corps of Engineers, Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation) and 4 Bears Casino & Lodge are enduring some hurdles to get the 80-foot ship to shore from land. Last but not least be sure to visit our gift shop located on the 3rd deck.NEW TOWN - 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, west of New Town, has been working at launching a new riverboat, River Willow Gaming Riverboat, for a few months, but with the drought, water level and other uncertainties it has been proven to be an undertaking. See how he makes it look so easy to maneuver this 1080 ton vessel!.(Note, a young Illiniois attorney defended that bridge and became our 16th President). The location where the first bridge to cross the Mississippi River.Quad Cities along with viewing and learning about: You will learn about the rich history of the Sit back, take in the scenery and sights, enjoy a cool beverage, and relax while we cruise the Mississippi.

Our Captain will tell you about the people who live and work on the arsenal plus much more on this 1 hour 30 minute cruise

This arsenal is still a working arsenal manufacturing items for our government. See the Quad City Area (Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline & Rock Island, Illinois) from our point of view! Our Captain will point out and tell you about some of the rich history of the area and the Mighty Mississippi River. You’ll view the largest roller dam in the world at Lock and Dam #15 as well as the Rock Island Arsenal Island.

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