Downtown Rockford
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
BMO Harris Bank Center
Catch an event at BMO Harris Bank Center during your trip to Rockford.
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Take the family on an outing to Coronado Performing Arts Center during your trip to Rockford. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theatre scene.
Discovery Center Museum
You can take time to visit Discovery Center Museum during your travels to Rockford.
Top hotels in Downtown Rockford
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
"Nice Place, would stay again!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
"Overall good experience. The employees were very nice, friendly, efficient. Breakfast was lackluster, but fine. There were egg bites you could heat up in the microwave, yogurt, waffle makers, toast and bagels with spreads. My sister and I thought the coffee didn’t taste very good and was pretty weak. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Riverview Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Older property but well maintained. Located along the river with nice views. Good breakfast."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Econo Lodge Rockford Casino Area
"Do not stay here! If you stay more than one night- the room keys only work for 24 hours at a time, so you will have to go to the desk and ask for your key to work again after 24 hours. They don’t tell you this, you figure out after getting to your room late at night on the 2nd night. The business ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Rockford I-90 Casino District
"What I didn't like it, I didn't get services, to take my 2 luggages to the room even out of my room to the car... I couldn’t find service to help, iron my dress... Missing informations, don't know what time is the breakfast open and close, I did check out without get my breakfast, and I had an hour ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Beloit
"Overall great quality and service."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Rockford
Jackson Oaks
While Jackson Oaks isn't home to many top sights, Jefferson Street Bridge and Burpee Museum of Natural History are some notable places to visit nearby.
Edgewater
While there might not be top attractions in Edgewater, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Burpee Museum of Natural History and Discovery Center Museum.
Prairie Hill
While Prairie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jefferson Street Bridge and Rockford Art Museum.
Churchill's Grove
While Churchill's Grove isn't home to many top sights, Burpee Museum of Natural History and Discovery Center Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Highland Square
While there might not be top attractions in North Highland Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jefferson Street Bridge and Burpee Museum of Natural History.
