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...  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. more...  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... more...  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:... more...  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. more...  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.... more...  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... more...  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... more...  map

• Tinker 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...  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. more...  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... more...  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. more...  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... more...  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... more...  map

• Sinnissippi 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