Downtown Rockford
Rockford
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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
This hotel is nice and clean definitely would recommend anyone in Rockford to stay here! Rooms 10/10 . The staff was very helpful and friendly. The housekeeping comes quick. And the breakfast 10/10.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
This was the best vacation! The room was so large, so well appointed. The furniture was magnificent.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
It was very nice and cleaned and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Beloit
Very nice experience
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
Excellent reception
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockford
Much better than I expected The reviews on Google are underrated Newly renovated, comfortable and excellent stuff I’ll stay here again with pleasure Thank you
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025





