Downtown Rockford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beautiful patch of wild morels that took some time to harvest. I walked up on this dead tree and could not believe my good fortune. You have to look closely and blow up the picture to see all the large yellow honeycomb shaped wild mushrooms. These only grow for a 2 week period in the Spring and most people guard their locations very carefully.
A beautiful patch of wild morels that took some time to harvest. I walked up on this dead tree and could not believe my good fortune. You have to look closely and blow up the picture to see all the large yellow honeycomb shaped wild mushrooms. These only grow for a 2 week period in the Spring and most people guard their locations very carefully.
Rockford featuring a river or creek
Rockford featuring heritage elements, interior views and theatre scenes
Rockford which includes a house, heritage architecture and a bridge

Popular places to visit

Anderson Japanese Gardens featuring a cascade and autumn leaves

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.

Anderson Japanese Gardens
Rockford showing interior views

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.

Rockford Art Museum
Burpee Museum of Natural History featuring interior views

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.

Burpee Museum of Natural History

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.

Coronado Performing Arts Center

BMO Harris Bank Center

Catch an event at BMO Harris Bank Center during your trip to Rockford.

BMO Harris Bank Center

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.

Jefferson Street Bridge

Our pick of the best Downtown Rockford Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
416 S Main Street Rockford IL
The price is AU$235 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$235
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (907 reviews)
The room was extremely comfortable and so quiet! Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford

3 out of 5
662 N Lyford Rd Rockford IL
The price is AU$107 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$107
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,472 reviews)
Clean and very nice bedding. Ample parking.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG

Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG

3 out of 5
7550 E State Street Rockford IL
The price is AU$142 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$142
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Friendly staff, great location

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Rockford

Hilton Garden Inn Rockford

3 out of 5
7675 Walton St Rockford IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$193 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$193
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (989 reviews)
Excekkent service abd a great spot! Have stayed twice and will always come back!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
Econo Lodge

Econo Lodge

2 out of 5
7712 Potawatomi Trail Rockford IL
The price is AU$94 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$94
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,048 reviews)
Yes. As always. Spotless room. Wonderful staff.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Econo Lodge
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockford-Loves Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockford-Loves Park by IHG

3 out of 5
7552 Park Place Road Loves Park IL
The price is AU$163 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$163
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Loves Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Clean good breakfast quite

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockford-Loves Park by IHG
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