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Amusements

  • Magic Waters Waterpark
    7820 North CherryVale Boulevard • Rockford, IL 61016
    Cherry Valley
    815-332-3260
    The midwest's largest public water park, with SplashBlaster water coaster, wave pool, body slides, tube slides, SplashMagic River, Little Lagoon, Caribbean SplashMagic Island, sand volleyball, lounge chairs, lockers, concessions, and picnic areas.Two Dark intertube, The Abyss more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Graham-Ginestra House (circa 1857)
    1115 South Main Street • Rockford, IL 61101
    815-968-6044
    An Italianate limestone house, with ceiling murals, parquet floors, pocket doors, stained glass, curved staircase, carriage house, stables, and English garden.   map

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

Museums & Galleries

  • Burpee Museum of Natural History
    813 North Main Street • Rockford, IL 61103
    815-965-3433
    Explore dinosaur, fossils, animals, plants, minerals, and Native American exhibits.  map

  • Discovery Center Museum
    711 North Main Street • Rockford, IL 61103
    Riverfront Museum Park
    815-963-6769
    The first outdoor Science park in the United States has exhibits on sound water and weather.  map

  • Erlander Home Swedish-American Museum
    404 South Third Streets • Rockford, IL 61104
    815-963-5559
    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 December. Open Sundays 1-4p.m.  map

  • Ethnic Heritage Museum
    1129 South Main Street • Rockford, IL 61101
    815-962-7402
    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.   map

  • J.R. Kortman Center for Design
    107 North Main Street • Rockford, IL 61101
    815-968-0123
    A two-story art gallery featuring works by area artists.  map

  • Midway Village and Museum Center
    6799 Guilford Road • Rockford, IL 61107
    815-397-9112
    The village features 24-restored and furnished homes, shops, and businesses from midwestern time. Costumed guides.  map

  • Riverfront Museum Park
    711 North Main Street • Rockford, IL 61103
    815-962-0105
    Home of the Discovery Center Museum, Rockford Art Museum, Storefront Cinema, Northern Illinois Public Radio, Rockford Dance Company and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra offices.   map

  • Rockford Art Museum
    711 North Main Street • Rockford, IL 61103
    815-968-2787
    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 art exhibitions and a vareity of educational opportunities. Art classes and lectures are also held throughout the year.  more...  map

  • Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
    411 Kent Street • Rockford, IL 61102
    815-964-2424
    A Swiss style Victorian home built in 1865.  map

  • Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
    411 Kent St. • Rockford, IL 61102
    815-964-2424
    A rare example of Victorian "exotic" architecture, this 1865 Swiss "cottage" was built by an early Rockford industrialist. Featuring parquet floors, ornate woodwork, murals, sculptures, the family's original furnishings, belongings and archives. Also features restored heirloom rose garden.  more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Anderson Gardens
    340 Spring Creek Road • Rockford, IL 61107
    815-229-9390
    A Japanese garden offering over eight acres of ponds, waterfalls, paths and quiet corners for contemplation, Japanese koi, Chinese grass carp, native aquatic life, granite lanters, Sukiya-style tea house and guest house, moon bridge, stone pagoda, water basins. Also has a cafe and gift shop. more...  map

  • Anderson Japanese Gardens
    340 Spring Creek Road • Rockford, IL 61107
    815-877-2525
    Nine acres of water falls, Koi ponds, quiet corners and a 16th-century-style tea house.  map

  • Davis Park
    211 N Main Street • Rockford, IL 61101
    South Wyman and Chestnut Streets
    815-963-8111
    A seven-acre park along the river. Brownbag fish and a 12-mile recreational path for running, bike riding, and roller blading.  map

  • Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden
    2701 Clifton Avenue • Rockford, IL 61102
    815-965-8146
    155 acres of rare and unusual trees and shrubs on a 1.5 mile trail.  map

  • Rockford Speedway
    9500 Forest Hills Road • Rockford, IL 61111
    815-633-1500
    Nascar stock car racing and novelty racing take place on Saturdays April-October, and Wednesdays May-mid-August.  map

  • Severson Dells Environmental Education Center
    8786 Montague Road • Rockford, IL 61102
    815-335-2915
    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 butterflies and hummingbirds. Offers paved path, trails, and gift shop. more...  map

  • Sinnissippi Gardens and Lagoon
    1300 North Second Street • Rockford, IL 61108
    815-987-8858
    A large floral clock, gardens and lagoon.  map

Tours & Cruises

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

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