Attractions in Rockford, Illinois

Amusements

Curran's Orchard 815-963-7848
6385 Kilburn Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103
Located 1.7 Northwest of Rockford on Route 70
The seasonal Curran's Orchard features u-pick and pre-bagged fruit, apple donuts, award-winning cider, fresh baked apple pie, caramel apples, honey, maple syrup, jams,... more info
Magic Waters Waterpark 815-332-3260
7820 North CherryVale Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61016
Cherry Valley
The midwest's largest public water park, with SplashBlaster water coaster, wave pool, body slides, tube slides, SplashMagic River, Little Lagoon, Caribbean SplashMagic... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Stephen Mack Home & Whitman Trading Post 815-877-6100
2221 Freeport Road, Rockford, IL 61072
Built in 1835 by fur trader Stephen Mack, this is one of the area's first settlements. more info map

Museums & Galleries

Burpee Museum of Natural History 815-965-3433
813 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Explore dinosaur, fossils, animals, plants, minerals, and Native American exhibits. more info map
Discovery Center Museum 815-963-6769
711 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Riverfront Museum Park
The first outdoor Science park in the United States has exhibits on sound water and weather. more info map
Erlander Home Swedish-American Museum 815-963-5559
404 South Third Streets, Rockford, IL 61104
Built for a Swedish family in 1871 this home and museum holds many artifacts and the Swedish decor or come for Midsommer's Dag in mid June or Lucia Fest in early... more info map
Ethnic Heritage Museum 815-962-7402
1129 South Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101
A museum dedicated to depicting the roles of six ethnic groups which played a role in area history: African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian and Polish. more info map
J.R. Kortman Center for Design 815-968-0123
107 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101
A two-story art gallery featuring works by area artists. more info map
Midway Village and Museum Center 815-397-9112
6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL 61107
The village features 24-restored and furnished homes, shops, and businesses from midwestern time. Costumed guides. more info map
Riverfront Museum Park 815-962-0105
711 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Home of the Discovery Center Museum, Rockford Art Museum, Storefront Cinema, Northern Illinois Public Radio, Rockford Dance Company and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra... more info map
Rockford Art Museum 815-968-2787
711 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Launched in 1913, the Rockford Art Museum has grown to become an Established Regional Arts Insitituion as designated by the Illinois Arts Council. Offering contemporary... more info map
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum 815-964-2424
411 Kent Street, Rockford, IL 61102
A Swiss style Victorian home built in 1865. more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Anderson Gardens 815-229-9390
318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, IL 61107
A Japanese garden offering over eight acres of ponds, waterfalls, paths and quiet corners for contemplation, Japanese koi, Chinese grass carp, native aquatic life,... more info map
Anderson Japanese Gardens 815-877-2525
340 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Nine acres of water falls, Koi ponds, quiet corners and a 16th-century-style tea house. more info map
Davis Park 815-963-8111
211 N Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101
South Wyman and Chestnut Streets
A seven-acre park along the river. Brownbag fish and a 12-mile recreational path for running, bike riding, and roller blading. more info map
Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden 815-965-8146
2701 Clifton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102
155 acres of rare and unusual trees and shrubs on a 1.5 mile trail. more info map
Rockford Speedway 815-633-1500
9500 Forest Hills Road, Rockford, IL 61111
Nascar stock car racing and novelty racing take place on Saturdays April-October, and Wednesdays May-mid-August. more info map
Severson Dells Environmental Education Center 815-335-2915
8786 Montague Road, Rockford, IL 61102
Nature preserve featuring 369 unspoiled acres with an unusual 90% concentration of native wildflowers. The Butterfly Garden has 56 types of plants that appeal to... more info map
Sinnissippi Gardens and Lagoon 815-987-8858
1300 North Second Street, Rockford, IL 61108
A large floral clock, gardens and lagoon. more info map
Summerfield Zoo 815-547-4852
3088 Flora Road, Belvidere, IL 61008
Belvidere
Summerfield Zoo's main objective is to provide an up close and personal animal experience for the whole family. As a small zoo, visitors can get up close and meet many... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Forest City Queen at Riverview Park 815-987-8894
324 North Madison Street, Rockford, IL 61107
Excursion boat offering a variety of cruises on the Rock River such as sightseeing cruises, dinner cruises, and lunch water-ski shows. more info map

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