Area Attractions

Please visit the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for information on the following attractions:

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Antiques...two large malls, 40+ shops

Burpee Museum of Natural History

Carlson Artic Ice Arena

The Historic Coronado Theater

Discovery Center

Forrest City Queen Riverboat

Midway Village and Museum Center

Magic Waters Waterpark

Klehm Aboretum and Northern Il. Botanic Gardens

New American Theater

Riverfront Ice House Indoor Ice Rink

Rock River Recreation and Bike Path

Rock Valley Community College (Starlight Theater)

Rockford Art Museum

Rockford College (Clark Arts Center)

Rockford Ice Hogs Hockey

Rockford Lightning Basketball

Rockford Metro Center

Rockford Symphony Orchestra

Sinnissippi Gardens and Summer Outdoor Concerts

Tinker Swiss Cottage/Graham Ginestra House

Numerous Festivals...including the magnificent three day "On the Waterfront" each September, 4th of July, Snow Sculpting Competitions, Festival of Lights, Roc Vale Balloon Rally and Festival, and ethnic celebrations throughout the year,such as Fiesta Italiana, the bi-annual "Pec Thing" antiques market, and several annual country fairs.

10 Public Golf Courses

7,594 acres of Forrest Preserves

78 City Parks

Sportscore I and II Tournaments


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