Downtown Rockford
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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.

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.
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.
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
Great hotel, very clean, the tv was customized with my name which was a sweet little touch. Just wish they had better parking.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
The continental breakfast is not the best
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Riverview Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
I wanted to like this place! It's right on the river, but I got a parking lot view that came with loud noises all night. The room had a sticky, dirty stain on the carpet between the beds. The shower had a hair on the floor. There was a rubber band on the floor from someones braces. I went to the ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
The king suite was huge! Great for a small group to hang out. Very soft sheets and a new clean bathroom.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Extended Stay America Suites Rockford I90
Fire alarm at 130 am was annoying and we found bed bugs in our room. We notified front desk, believe that should have comp the room but didn’t ask since we needed to get out of there.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Beloit
The room was stale smelling, the bathroom sink and toilet was clogged. When I brought it to the staff’s attention he told me to go to the community bathroom, get a plunger and plunge the toilet myself. The front desk told me to keep the plunger in my room for the duration of my stay because he knew ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
