Downtown Rockford Travel Guide
Rockford
Visit Downtown Rockford
Popular places to visit
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Explore four floors of natural history exhibits, including one of the best-preserved and most complete juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons in the world.
Rockford Art Museum
Changing exhibitions curated from a catalog that includes modern, contemporary and impressionist works celebrate the talents of some of the best Illinois artists.
Midway Village Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Midway Village Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Rockford. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
BMO Harris Bank Center
Catch an event at BMO Harris Bank Center during your trip to Rockford.
Coronado Performing Arts Center
You can enjoy a show at Coronado Performing Arts Center during your stay in Rockford. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Rockford
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
Very courteous staff, clean rooms and common areas
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
They provide the laundry detergent and dryer sheet. A dollar each for the washer and dryer and it was dry within the time frame. Breakfast was very delicious and a huge variety. The rooms were very clean, Very courteous and kind staff. The pool was not available so that was a bit disappointing.; ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
Great customer service. Wonderful restaurant on site. Big parking lot, very convenient for our 26ft Uhaul truck + trailer.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
Excellent reception
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockford
Spacious, clean room. Microwave not working. Elevator not working.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Econo Lodge
We checked in with a very friendly gentleman. Got to our room and had an issue with the bedding. Went back to the desk and he gave us a new room with no problem. The next room had no issues. I mean, the hotel is dated so it's not going to be perfect, but for the cost per night it was just fine! It ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
