
Nearby Hot Spots
In & Around Rockford
Nature & Culture
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, Rockford, IL
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3.5 mi. / 8 min.
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Botanical garden ft. sculptures, fountains, patios, and landscaped lagoon
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Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, IL
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3.6 mi. / 9 min.
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Twelve-acres of streams, waterfalls, winding pathways, and koi-filled ponds
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Burpee Museum, Rockford, IL
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3.4 mi. / 10 min.
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Natural history museum located along the Rock River ft. hands-on discovery
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Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL
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3.6 mi. / 11 min.
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Museum of modern and contemporary American art ft. permanent collections, frequent exhibitions, and learning opportunities
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Midway Village History Museum, Rockford, IL
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7.4 mi. / 16 min.
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Exhibits of historic artifacts, household items, documents & photos, plus a living Victorian village paint a picture of 1900s Midwestern life
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Family-Friendly
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Volcano Falls (seasonal), Loves Park, IL
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5.8 mi. / 15 min.
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“A fun place to do things like mini golfing, go carts, arcade games...”
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Flow Supreme Air Sports, Rockford, IL
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7.3 mi. / 17 min
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Family amusement center and trampoline park
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Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park, Rockford, IL
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8.5 mi. / 20 min.
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Indoor trampoline center ft. open jump, dodgeball, and more
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Discovery Center Museum, Rockford, IL
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3.5 mi. / 15 min.
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Children's museum ft. hands-on experiences in math, science, and art
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Best Kept Secrets
and Recommendations Hand-Picked by Our Team!
Year-Round
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Coronado Theatre, Rockford, IL
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5 mi. / 11 min.
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Live theatre, comedy, and music from famed performers and local favorites
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BMO Center, Rockford, IL
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3.9 mi. / 12 min.
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Sports stadium ft. IceHogs (Chicago Blackhawks affiliate) hockey games, occasional live music and comedy
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Hard Rock Casino, Rockford, IL
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9.1 mi. / 20 min.
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Nearly 1,300 slot machines, 50 live table games, and 6 unique restaurants
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Seasonal
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Illuminated, Anderson Japanese Gardens
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3.6 mi. / 9 min.
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Outdoor wintertime lights experience ft. rotating food trucks and more, with dates Dec. 4, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026
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Nearby Restaurants
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Fire Dept. Coffee, Rockford, IL
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0.2 mi. / 2 mi.
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“They are veteran-owned, run by fire fighters, and they make delicious coffee."
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The Olympic Tavern, Rockford, IL
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1.6 mi. / 5 min.
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Long-time, family-owned neighborhood bar and restaurant ft. 30+ taps and outdoor dining
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KBQ, Loves Park, IL
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4.3 mi. / 12 min.
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Rockford’s first Korean restaurant and only Korean BBQ grill
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Maciano’s, Rockford, IL
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9.4 mi. / 22 min.
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Neighborhood pizza and pastaria
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JMK Nippon, Rockford, IL
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6.4 mi. / 15 min.
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Japanese ft. tableside grills, traditional Japanese mains, and bento boxes
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Pino's on Main, Rockford, IL
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1.4 mi. / 5 min.
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“They use fresh, whole-milk mozzarella, and homemade sauce that's to-die-for."
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