Downtown Rockford Travel Guide
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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
Awsome omelette.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
My car dash lights came on during my visit to Rockford and they allowed me to leave my car for towing, even facilitated that by keeping my keys safely at front desk so i wouldn't have to leave car unlocked with keys in. Also they upgraded my room at no charge when first room smelled a bit musty at ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Econo Lodge
Excellent customer service...they treat me as family...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
All good
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rockford
everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Riverview Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
We did not utilize the breakfast option. The hotel itself looks older but put together nicely. The room was clean, bathroom was updated and roomy. The walls felt thin, could hear noise. We didnt care that the cable box was behind our dresser, made it challenging to turn channels if directly facing ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025





