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15 Best Things To Do in Rockford, Illinois

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About Rockford


Apart from Chicago, Rockford is one of the biggest cities in the state yet has a small townโ€™s charm, making it the perfect place for people who want the best of both worlds.

The natural attractions in the city include the Anderson Japanese Gardens, where you can experience perfectly manicured grounds and enjoy the Japanese Summer Festival, and the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, which holds an orchid exhibit every winter.

Meanwhile, the city also has a lot of museums, including the Burpee Museum of Natural History, which houses permanent displays of dinosaur skeletons and the regionโ€™s wildlife.

On the other hand, the Rockford Art Museum has over 1900 works of local artists, including multi-media productions and Impressionist painting, from this and the previous two centuries.

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Weather in January


0.4" of rainfall
22.7 ยฐ average temp
8.1" of snow

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Rockford Weather by Month


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Places to Stay in Rockford


Use the interactive map to find lodging and a place to stay during your visit to Rockford. The interactive map includes hotels, vacation rentals, BnBs and more.



Best Tours in Rockford


Fill your day with these top-rated tours in Rockford.



Best Things to do in Rockford, IL


These are the best things to do in the greater Rockford area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.


Outdoor Activities in Rockford


FitMe Wellness

FitMe Wellness

Based on 6 Reviews
Rocktown Adventures

Rocktown Adventures

Based on 6 Reviews
West Rock Wake Park

West Rock Wake Park

Based on 6 Reviews


Museums in Rockford


Discovery Center Museum

Discovery Center Museum

Based on 34 Reviews
Brass From the Past

Brass From the Past

Based on 7 Reviews
2 Wheel Inn

2 Wheel Inn

Based on 7 Reviews


Restaurants in Rockford


Banana Cherry Bakery

Banana Cherry Bakery

Based on 96 Reviews
Dairy Depot

Dairy Depot

Based on 18 Reviews
Pinnon's Iga Foods

Pinnon's Iga Foods

Based on 13 Reviews


Nightlife in Rockford


8th Ward Pub

8th Ward Pub

Based on 12 Reviews
Jo-Jo's Pizza & Pub

Jo-Jo's Pizza & Pub

Based on 10 Reviews
Big Cat Entertainment

Big Cat Entertainment

Based on 8 Reviews


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