Downtown Rockford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Rockford Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
Very nice and clean hotel, very clean and modern rooms, wasn’t crazy about the breakfast because it’s advertise as a buffet, but it’s not. overall I will go back again
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
The place was fine. Clean sheets and clean room.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable and the bar was a good food option. We had a good experience with the airport shuttle.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Riverview Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Staff was very friendly, front desk gentleman and host during breakfast were phenomenal. Pool was alright, but pool towels could be bigger. Gym area is little weird better than nothing tho. All in all pretty good 67
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
Friendly staff. Spotless; so clean. Quiet. Comfy beds and pillows. Great location if you’re attending a show at the Hard Rock.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Econo Lodge Rockford Casino Area
I stayed one night and it was worth the money I paid.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

