Downtown Rockford Travel Guide
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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
"I enjoyed my stay. The hotel was clean and the staff was very helpful. There was a good breakfast."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Riverview Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"It was alright. I booked a room advertised as a river-view. Come to find I had a view of the parking lot. Overall, just seemed a little bit dated and dirty. Seemed like a new carpet would go a long way."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
"The clean was really clean and smelled good.parking wise, we had a hard time with the parking eventhough we have a senior and handicapped signage, and the washroom .there’s nowhere you can sign you towels but other than that everything was amazing and the price is good,breakfast it’s 8/10."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Econo Lodge Rockford Casino Area
"This a clean well run motel with easy convenient access off the interstate AND pet friendly ( seperate $20 fee on arrival ) There is a good continental breakfast and a well trained professional staff. Located in safe area with lots of places nearby to eat. That being said it is an Econolodge. You ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Extended Stay America Suites Rockford I90
"Staff was very friendly. Wally greeted me with a smile and was very efficient and helpful. He provided me with all the info I needed."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
"The restroom was not as clean and that is a big deal to me... hairs were found and the same ones were there after I asked for the room to be cleaned"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
