Rockford Illinois Attractions
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,... more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
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. more... mapDiscovery 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. more... mapErlander 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... more... mapEthnic 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:... more... mapJ.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. more... mapMidway 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.... more... mapRiverfront 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... more... mapRockford 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... more... mapTinker Swiss Cottage Museum
411 Kent Street • Rockford, IL 61102
815-964-2424
A Swiss style Victorian home built in 1865. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Anderson Gardens
318 Spring Creek Road • Rockford, IL 61107
815-229-9390
A Japanese garden offering over eight acres of ponds, waterfalls, paths and quiet corners for... more... mapAnderson 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. more... mapDavis 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... more... mapKlehm 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. more... mapRockford 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... more... mapSeverson 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... more... mapSinnissippi Gardens and Lagoon
1300 North Second Street • Rockford, IL 61108
815-987-8858
A large floral clock, gardens and lagoon. more... 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... more... map
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