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
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Rockford Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
Lovely hotel, repurposed factory with a modern industrial chic feel, friendly service and delicious and generous breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
Staff was very friendly room was extremely clean except for some spots on the outside portion of the tub as well as some spots inside the shower on the tile. Wish there was breakfast sandwiches and burritos in the fridge so we could take it up to our room and microwave them for breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
Shuttle from bus station, clean room, staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Econo Lodge
Clean room, friendly people, great price, repeat customers, would stay there again
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Beloit
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
My child really appreciate the pool area. I appreciated the hospitality and cleanliness.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
