Downtown Rockford Travel Guide
Rockford
Visit Downtown Rockford
Popular places to visit
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Explore four floors of natural history exhibits, including one of the best-preserved and most complete juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons in the world.
Rockford Art Museum
Changing exhibitions curated from a catalog that includes modern, contemporary and impressionist works celebrate the talents of some of the best Illinois artists.
BMO Harris Bank Center
Catch an event at BMO Harris Bank Center during your trip to Rockford.
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Take the family on an outing to Coronado Performing Arts Center during your trip to Rockford. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theatre scene.
Jefferson Street Bridge
You can learn about the history of Rockford with a trip to Jefferson Street Bridge. Take in the entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Rockford
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
Breakfast was great. Roof top bar had a nice view. Food options limited . Filet medalions were not great quality. Service was just ok. Would be good to have late night food options as most people were coming from show or hockey game
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Riverview Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
They dont seem to clean the hotel. Dirty bathroom, hair in sink and on floor. Trash still in room at check in. Hotel in general is dated and needs a makeover. Ended up leaving and not staying.. Wont be back.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
When booking this room I had specifically asked if there was a hot tub and they had said yes but there is not one. Also had asked if they do rides to the casino also said yes but they don’t. Waited in line for a long time on checking into hotel, need more then one person during “peak hours” otherwise ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
The room wasnt available we ended up in a room they didnt wamt to put us in that smelled ofsmoke
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Econo Lodge Rockford Casino Area
Towels were cheap, sheets did not stay on bed... very old
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
