Downtown Rockford
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.
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.
Jefferson Street Bridge
You can learn about the history of Rockford with a trip to Jefferson Street Bridge. Take in the entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Rockford
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
Modern and clean, good bar staff got us to our show on time.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
Clean room and accommodating
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
Customer service was great !! Almond from the front desk was great. Totally recommend
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
The room was clean. There was a keurig but unfortunately only tea. No coffee k-cups. The hotel pool was closed due to cleaning. This information would have been nice to know ahead of time since I had invited my niece who loves to swim. The staff that worked during our stay wasn’t as welcoming or ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Riverview Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Staff was fine. Common area ( carpet) was gross. Door between our room and the next could not be locked on our side. TV didn’t work in bedroom and when I asked for help I was told how to fix it myself… which didn’t work. Breakfast room minder was very polite and attentive though we didn’t eat ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockford-Loves Park by IHG
Staff were great. Room clean My only complaint was the pool was being fixed while we were there. We booked this hotel because, there was a pool . My grandson was very disappointed that he could not go swimming.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
