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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Rockford by Zombie Scavengers
Top hotels in Downtown Rockford
![Econo Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46550000/46546700/46546676/c31d4f29_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
![Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39630000/39624700/39624618/9a3c8257_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
![Baymont by Wyndham Rockford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/75400/75329/abcdff36_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2024
![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/290000/284500/284439/717a439b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
![Holiday Inn Rockford, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27700/27617/3bece8f2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Rockford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/68100/68096/ca9364a6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024