Festivals, fairs, museums and art galleries abound in the Quad-Cities. The Bix Biederbecke Jazz Festival is an international event, with the accompanying Quad-City Times Bix 7 road race, ranked among the top in the United States. A PGA-sponsored golf tournament is held annually in the Quad Cities. The legendary Mississippi River, which flows east to west through the Quad Cities, is a major tourist attraction. If a student likes American history, the area is rich in sites to explore.
History comes alive on a guided tram tour to the Civil War sites of Arsenal Island.
The Rock Island Arsenal was established by Congress in 1862 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A formal orientation is conducted by Student Services and Academic Affairs each term. Attendance at orientation is required for all entering students. Palmer College Is A Drug Free Environment Palmer College of Chiropractic is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to the intellectual and personal development of students and to the safety and welfare of all members of the College community. The philosophy and practice of chiropractic emphasizes wellness and drugless care modalities.