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Cliffbreakers Event Center at Riverview Inn and Suites view of exterior and river

Things to Do
near Rockford, IL

​Activities, attractions, and overall fun things to do in Rockford are within reach from Cliffbreakers Event Center at Riverview Inn and Suites. Explore our list of top attractions nearby, as well as curated picks from our team!

Nearby Hot Spots
In & Around Rockford

Nature & Culture

  • Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, IL

    • 3.6 mi. / 9 min.

    • Twelve-acres of streams, waterfalls, winding pathways, and koi-filled ponds

  • Burpee Museum, Rockford, IL

    • 3.4 mi. / 10 min.

    • Natural history museum located along the Rock River ft. hands-on discovery

  • Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL

    • 3.6 mi. / 11 min.

    • Museum of modern and contemporary American art ft. permanent collections, frequent exhibitions, and learning opportunities

  • Midway Village History Museum, Rockford, IL

    • 7.4 mi. / 16 min.

    • Exhibits of historic artifacts, household items, documents & photos, plus a living Victorian village paint a picture of 1900s Midwestern life

Family-Friendly

  • Volcano Falls (seasonal), Loves Park, IL

    • 5.8 mi. / 15 min.

    • “A fun place to do things like mini golfing, go carts, arcade games...”

Rockford Art Museum
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Best Kept Secrets
and Recommendations Hand-Picked by Our Team!

Team Recommendations

Year-Round

  • Coronado Theatre, Rockford, IL

    • 5 mi. / 11 min.

    • Live theatre, comedy, and music from famed performers and local favorites 

  • BMO Center, Rockford, IL

    • 3.9 mi. / 12 min.

    • Sports stadium ft. IceHogs (Chicago Blackhawks affiliate) hockey games, occasional live music and comedy

  • Hard Rock Casino, Rockford, IL

    • 9.1 mi. / 20 min.

    • Nearly 1,300 slot machines, 50 live table games, and 6 unique restaurants

Seasonal

  • Illuminated, Anderson Japanese Gardens

    • 3.6 mi. / 9 min.

    • Outdoor wintertime lights experience ft. rotating food trucks and more, with dates Dec. 4, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026

Nearby Restaurants

  • Fire Dept. Coffee, Rockford, IL

    • 0.2 mi. / 2 mi.

    • “They are veteran-owned, run by fire fighters, and they make delicious coffee."

  • ​The Olympic Tavern, Rockford, IL

    • 1.6 mi. / 5 min.

    • Long-time, family-owned neighborhood bar and restaurant ft. 30+ taps and outdoor dining

  • KBQ, Loves Park, IL

    • 4.3 mi. / 12 min.

    • Rockford’s first Korean restaurant and only Korean BBQ grill

  • Maciano’s, Rockford, IL

    • 9.4 mi. / 22 min.

    • Neighborhood pizza and pastaria

  • JMK Nippon, Rockford, IL

    • 6.4 mi. / 15 min.

    • Japanese ft. tableside grills, traditional Japanese mains, and bento boxes

  • Pino's on Main, Rockford, IL

    • 1.4 mi. / 5 min.

    • “They use fresh, whole-milk mozzarella, and homemade sauce that's to-die-for."

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