Guidebook for Rockford

Ruben And Beth
Guidebook for Rockford

Food Scene

Locally owned and recognized by Alton Brown, this downtown coffee shop offers outstanding coffee as well as local merchandise. A great place to chill!
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Rockford Roasting Company
416 N Main St
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Locally owned and recognized by Alton Brown, this downtown coffee shop offers outstanding coffee as well as local merchandise. A great place to chill!
Marie's Pizza is one of our favorites! Locally owned, they offer some of the best pizza in town! They also have other Italian dishes on their menu. Marie's is pick-up or delivery only. A menu is provided in our Airbnb Information Binder. Enjoy!
Marie's Pizza
1513 Charles St
Marie's Pizza is one of our favorites! Locally owned, they offer some of the best pizza in town! They also have other Italian dishes on their menu. Marie's is pick-up or delivery only. A menu is provided in our Airbnb Information Binder. Enjoy!
Sisters Thai Cafe
514 E State St
Mexico Clasico
3929 Broadway
Fresco at the Gardens
318 Spring Creek Rd
Great sushi in downtown Rockford
Omakase
223 E State St
Great sushi in downtown Rockford
Located in a newly renovated 1930s building, The Norwegian's menu features a mix of Scandinavian and soul foods - eggs Benedict, Akvavit-cured gravlax, organic salads, smoky mac and cheese, locally roasted coffee, elderberry mimosas, and old-time cocktails.
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The Norwegian
1402 N Main St
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Located in a newly renovated 1930s building, The Norwegian's menu features a mix of Scandinavian and soul foods - eggs Benedict, Akvavit-cured gravlax, organic salads, smoky mac and cheese, locally roasted coffee, elderberry mimosas, and old-time cocktails.
A restaurant, bar, and bakery serving organic and locally sourced food.
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GreenFire
6795 E Riverside Blvd
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A restaurant, bar, and bakery serving organic and locally sourced food.
Lino's Italian Restaurant, locally owned, is well known for their pizza and wonderful pastas!
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Lino's
5611 E State St
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Lino's Italian Restaurant, locally owned, is well known for their pizza and wonderful pastas!
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Lucha Cantina
1641 N Alpine Rd
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Storming Crab Rockford IL
6779 East State Street
Fiesta Tequila Bar & Grill
815 Cajun
3053 North Perryville Road
AERO Ale House Loves Park
6164 East Riverside Boulevard
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Johnny Pamcakes
3700 E State St
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Lydia's Cafe
1710 Rural St
Fuego Nuevo Grill
5494 East State Street
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Beef-A-Roo
6593 Lexus Dr
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
6090 E State St
Thai Hut Restaurant
1441 Sandy Hollow Road
Baker Street Burgers
1603 North Alpine Road
Izakaya 88
293 Executive Parkway
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Prairie Street Brewing Co. Events
200 Prairie St
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Dos Reales Mexican Restaurant
5855 E State St
Marc's Fusion Cafe
4133 Charles St
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1570 West Lane Rd
The Hope and Anchor English Pub
5040 North 2nd Street
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Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza
408 East State Street
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Nunzio's Restaurant
5800 North 2nd Street
John's Restaurant & Pizzeria
2914 11th St
Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant
Sahara Palace
5890 E State St
Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant

Parks & Nature

Anderson Japanese Gardens is a world-wide attraction! Locally owned, the Gardens are perfect for Tuesday night outdoor concerts, weddings, and a spectacular place to enjoy an outdoor oasis in the middle of Rockford!
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Ιαπωνικοί Κήποι Anderson
318 Spring Creek Rd
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Anderson Japanese Gardens is a world-wide attraction! Locally owned, the Gardens are perfect for Tuesday night outdoor concerts, weddings, and a spectacular place to enjoy an outdoor oasis in the middle of Rockford!
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
1354 N 2nd St
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Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S Main St
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Three excellent Disc Golf Courses
Anna Page Park
Three excellent Disc Golf Courses
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
1354 N 2nd St
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Rock Cut State Park
7223 Harlem Rd
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Sinnissippi Golf Course
2003 Arlington Ave
Atwood Homestead Golf Course
8990 Old River Rd
Aldeen Golf Club
1902 Reid Farm Rd
Severson Dells Nature Center
8786 Montague Rd

Essentials

You can drop off laundry and it’s $1.10 per pound. No website but here’s the information: Charles Street Laundromat 2125 Charles St Rockford, IL 61104 Phone number (815) 398-2677
Charles Street Laundromat
2125 Charles St
You can drop off laundry and it’s $1.10 per pound. No website but here’s the information: Charles Street Laundromat 2125 Charles St Rockford, IL 61104 Phone number (815) 398-2677
Woodman’s is a large grocery with very reasonably priced organic vegetables and fruits. Their liquor store is also probably the best option and price in town.
Woodman's Food Market
3155 McFarland Rd
Woodman’s is a large grocery with very reasonably priced organic vegetables and fruits. Their liquor store is also probably the best option and price in town.
A small grocery store with primarily their own brands but very reasonably priced. Bring a quarter to “rent” a grocery cart and they don’t provide bags, but we do like shopping there. A Target store is at the opposite end.
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ALDI
410 S Eastwood Dr
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A small grocery store with primarily their own brands but very reasonably priced. Bring a quarter to “rent” a grocery cart and they don’t provide bags, but we do like shopping there. A Target store is at the opposite end.
This grocery store is only about 5 minutes from the Airbnb. They have a nice deli for sliced meats, cheeses, and salads.
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Schnucks Rockford Plaza
2642 Charles St
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This grocery store is only about 5 minutes from the Airbnb. They have a nice deli for sliced meats, cheeses, and salads.
Lots of organic, gluten free, and organic baby products
Choices Natural Market
6718 Broadcast Pkwy
Lots of organic, gluten free, and organic baby products

Drinks & Nightlife

A great local brewery serving vegan and vegetarian food, often music on weekends!
Prairie Street Brewing Co. offers world-class beer handcrafted locally in a range of styles. Every glass poured is consistently delicious. The food menu reflects the change of the seasons and the availability of the freshest ingredients. Check the website for the live music performance schedule. Located at Prairie Street Brewhouse.
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Prairie Street Brewing Co. Events
200 Prairie St
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Prairie Street Brewing Co. offers world-class beer handcrafted locally in a range of styles. Every glass poured is consistently delicious. The food menu reflects the change of the seasons and the availability of the freshest ingredients. Check the website for the live music performance schedule. Located at Prairie Street Brewhouse.
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Social Urban Bar & Restaurant
509 E State St
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Great local place to hang out, watch sports, and grab pizza and beers!
Oscar's Pub & Grill
5980 E State St
Great local place to hang out, watch sports, and grab pizza and beers!
Pig Minds Brewing Company prides itself in handcrafted, high quality ales in a variety of styles, using the finest barley, wheat, malts and hops to produce our tasty offerings. Ten house beers on tap, including Southy Bitch Slap American Irish Red, HappiDaze Blueberry ale, Sweep the Leg IPA and a rotating seasonal selection. We boast a 100% vegan food menu featuring everything from appetizers to sandwiches and tacos to delicious desserts.
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Pig Minds Brewing Co.
4080 Steele Dr.
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Pig Minds Brewing Company prides itself in handcrafted, high quality ales in a variety of styles, using the finest barley, wheat, malts and hops to produce our tasty offerings. Ten house beers on tap, including Southy Bitch Slap American Irish Red, HappiDaze Blueberry ale, Sweep the Leg IPA and a rotating seasonal selection. We boast a 100% vegan food menu featuring everything from appetizers to sandwiches and tacos to delicious desserts.
Upbeat, casual dining in downtown Rockford's River and theater district. Great appetizers, salads and entrees. Try the Espresso Martini! Free wireless Internet access. Outdoor drinking and dining in season.
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Octane InterLounge
124 N Main St
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Upbeat, casual dining in downtown Rockford's River and theater district. Great appetizers, salads and entrees. Try the Espresso Martini! Free wireless Internet access. Outdoor drinking and dining in season.
Oasis has 26 draught lines with the finest micro brews and craft beers available in the Rockford area.
Oasis Micro-Pub
901 E State St
Oasis has 26 draught lines with the finest micro brews and craft beers available in the Rockford area.
Rural On Tap is a UNIQUE, neighborhood bar that offers over 75 different craft beers! Amazing atmosphere with beer events, live music, trivia nights, and much more. Trivia Nights on Tuesdays at 7:00pm - Free comprehensive trivia (Audio, Photo, 50%, Mixed Bag, Wildcard and more) presented by Rock Valley Pub Trivia.
Rural on Tap
1710 Rural St
Rural On Tap is a UNIQUE, neighborhood bar that offers over 75 different craft beers! Amazing atmosphere with beer events, live music, trivia nights, and much more. Trivia Nights on Tuesdays at 7:00pm - Free comprehensive trivia (Audio, Photo, 50%, Mixed Bag, Wildcard and more) presented by Rock Valley Pub Trivia.
Friendly neighborhood spot since 1945 for drinks, sandwiches, pizza, homemade soup or full dinners. Steaks, chops, seafood, barbeque, pizza, pasta, salads. Patio dining in summer. Full bar with huge selection of microbrew beers.
The Olympic Tavern
2327 N Main St
Friendly neighborhood spot since 1945 for drinks, sandwiches, pizza, homemade soup or full dinners. Steaks, chops, seafood, barbeque, pizza, pasta, salads. Patio dining in summer. Full bar with huge selection of microbrew beers.
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District Bar and Grill
205 W State St
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Abreo Restaurant
515 E State St
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The Office Niteclub
513 East State Street

Shopping

Target
6560 E State St
Locally owned custom printed T-shirts, great quality, eco-friendly, and sustainable, a must stop while downtown in Rockford!
Rockford Art Deli
402 E State St
Locally owned custom printed T-shirts, great quality, eco-friendly, and sustainable, a must stop while downtown in Rockford!
Fantastic unique shop for records and clothing, a must see!
Culture Shock
2239 Charles St
Fantastic unique shop for records and clothing, a must see!
Toad Hall Books and Records is the place to shop for hard to find albums and books. The selection is outstanding, less than one mile from the Airbnb!
Toad Hall Books and Records
2106 Broadway
Toad Hall Books and Records is the place to shop for hard to find albums and books. The selection is outstanding, less than one mile from the Airbnb!
Shine
6730 Broadcast Pkwy
Porch Inc
3065 N Perryville Rd
Bath & Body Fusion
128 E State St
640 Meats
6410 E Riverside Blvd
Edgebrook
1639 N Alpine Rd
Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary - Rockford
2696 McFarland Rd
The Happy Cannabis Company
4120 North Bell School Road

Museums

Experience a world of hands-on investigation and fun-filled exploration at this children's museum with more than 250 hands-on art and science exhibits, planetarium, TV studio, special events, traveling exhibits and entertaining classes for children and families. Tot Spot for toddlers. Plus Discovery Center boasts the nation's first community-built outdoor science park featuring 8,000 square feet of wooden fun including a two-story maze, water play area, dinosaur fossil dig pit and a Secret Garden. Discovery Center is part of the Riverfront Museum Park arts and humanities complex, with plenty of free parking.
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Discovery Center Museum
711 N Main St
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Experience a world of hands-on investigation and fun-filled exploration at this children's museum with more than 250 hands-on art and science exhibits, planetarium, TV studio, special events, traveling exhibits and entertaining classes for children and families. Tot Spot for toddlers. Plus Discovery Center boasts the nation's first community-built outdoor science park featuring 8,000 square feet of wooden fun including a two-story maze, water play area, dinosaur fossil dig pit and a Secret Garden. Discovery Center is part of the Riverfront Museum Park arts and humanities complex, with plenty of free parking.
Come explore Burpee Museum and its award-winning exhibits such as Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur, and explore the history of the young T. rex skeleton found by Burpee Museum researchers in the badlands of Montana, called one of the ten most important dinosaur discoveries in the past 100 years. Burpee Museum also features Homer, a sub-adult or "teen-age" Triceratops! Homer was found in the Montana Badlands by Burpee volunteers, just like Jane. Visitors can view his skull and see Burpee staff members working on his bones in the lab. In addition to Jane and Homer, families can also experience four floors of engaging exhibits. Windows to Wilderness focuses on the nature of the Rock River Valley, and Burpee's Green Roof is the first rooftop garden in Rockford. Other exhibits include a Woolly Mammoth skeletal cast, Pennsylvanian coal forest with simulated thunderstorms, Native American exhibit with full-sized dwellings, Geoscience, and a viewing lab where visitors can watch Burpee Museum staff work on specimens from the museum’s collections and recent dinosaur discoveries. Don't miss Burpee Museum's annual PaleoFest in March.
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Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 N Main St
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Come explore Burpee Museum and its award-winning exhibits such as Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur, and explore the history of the young T. rex skeleton found by Burpee Museum researchers in the badlands of Montana, called one of the ten most important dinosaur discoveries in the past 100 years. Burpee Museum also features Homer, a sub-adult or "teen-age" Triceratops! Homer was found in the Montana Badlands by Burpee volunteers, just like Jane. Visitors can view his skull and see Burpee staff members working on his bones in the lab. In addition to Jane and Homer, families can also experience four floors of engaging exhibits. Windows to Wilderness focuses on the nature of the Rock River Valley, and Burpee's Green Roof is the first rooftop garden in Rockford. Other exhibits include a Woolly Mammoth skeletal cast, Pennsylvanian coal forest with simulated thunderstorms, Native American exhibit with full-sized dwellings, Geoscience, and a viewing lab where visitors can watch Burpee Museum staff work on specimens from the museum’s collections and recent dinosaur discoveries. Don't miss Burpee Museum's annual PaleoFest in March.
Rockford Art Museum has been enriching the quality of life in the Rockford Region since 1913 through a permanent collection, frequent exhibitions and lifelong education. More than 1,900 works focus on modern and contemporary art, photography, outsider art, contemporary glass, and regional art with an emphasis on Illinois artists. Its critically acclaimed Spiezer Collection is the most significant collection of Chicago art, inside or outside the city. Three galleries on two floors showcase major feature exhibitions each year and changing exhibits of work from the RAM Collection. The museum store is a sure bet for finding Rockford-made gifts by local artists. RAM also offers an outdoor sculpture garden and plenty of free parking. Mark your calendar for annual fundraiser Greenwich Village Art Fair, held rain or shine on the second weekend after Labor Day – it’s the longest-running art fair of its kind in the Midwest.
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Rockford Art Museum
711 N Main St
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Rockford Art Museum has been enriching the quality of life in the Rockford Region since 1913 through a permanent collection, frequent exhibitions and lifelong education. More than 1,900 works focus on modern and contemporary art, photography, outsider art, contemporary glass, and regional art with an emphasis on Illinois artists. Its critically acclaimed Spiezer Collection is the most significant collection of Chicago art, inside or outside the city. Three galleries on two floors showcase major feature exhibitions each year and changing exhibits of work from the RAM Collection. The museum store is a sure bet for finding Rockford-made gifts by local artists. RAM also offers an outdoor sculpture garden and plenty of free parking. Mark your calendar for annual fundraiser Greenwich Village Art Fair, held rain or shine on the second weekend after Labor Day – it’s the longest-running art fair of its kind in the Midwest.
The museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era as well as several beautiful 19th century gardens that depict life in northern Illinois from 1890 to 1910. Interpreters in authentic period dress are available seasonally for guided tours. The main museum building holds large group meeting rooms and exhibit space with a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture that include "The Girls of Summer: Rockford Peaches of the AAGPBL," "Queen City of the Prairies: Rockford's First 20 Years," "The Missing Links: Socks, Monkeys and Rockford's Industrial Past," and "Many Faces: One Community". Midway Village Museum collects, preserves and interprets the history of the Rockford Region and is committed to educating and enriching the community by providing state-of-the-art exhibits, programs and events. Special events throughout the year include The Great War: World War I, Sock Monkey Madness Festival, All Hallows' Eve, and World War II Days annually. The Victorian Village and Main Museum Center rooms are available for wedding and business rentals. A free recreational path is located on the property.
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Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Rd
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The museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era as well as several beautiful 19th century gardens that depict life in northern Illinois from 1890 to 1910. Interpreters in authentic period dress are available seasonally for guided tours. The main museum building holds large group meeting rooms and exhibit space with a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture that include "The Girls of Summer: Rockford Peaches of the AAGPBL," "Queen City of the Prairies: Rockford's First 20 Years," "The Missing Links: Socks, Monkeys and Rockford's Industrial Past," and "Many Faces: One Community". Midway Village Museum collects, preserves and interprets the history of the Rockford Region and is committed to educating and enriching the community by providing state-of-the-art exhibits, programs and events. Special events throughout the year include The Great War: World War I, Sock Monkey Madness Festival, All Hallows' Eve, and World War II Days annually. The Victorian Village and Main Museum Center rooms are available for wedding and business rentals. A free recreational path is located on the property.
Six nationalities that helped shape the cultural region are represented in this home museum, built in 1850. Located in the heart of the old water power district, the house features a room for each ethnic group it represents: African American, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, and Hispanic. Call to confirm hours and admission fees. Visit the website for information about current exhibits. Visitors can receive a docent guided tour every Sunday to see exhibits. The museum is handicap accessible with admission: $3 student, $5 adult and $10 family. Tours may be scheduled other days by calling the museum at (815) 962-7402. The Graham-Ginestra House and Ethnic Heritage Museum are located in the newly named Heritage Museum Park. Visitors may check in at the Ethnic Heritage Museum - corner of Loomis and S. Main St. - for a tour of both locations.
Ethnic Heritage Museum
1129 S Main St
Six nationalities that helped shape the cultural region are represented in this home museum, built in 1850. Located in the heart of the old water power district, the house features a room for each ethnic group it represents: African American, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, and Hispanic. Call to confirm hours and admission fees. Visit the website for information about current exhibits. Visitors can receive a docent guided tour every Sunday to see exhibits. The museum is handicap accessible with admission: $3 student, $5 adult and $10 family. Tours may be scheduled other days by calling the museum at (815) 962-7402. The Graham-Ginestra House and Ethnic Heritage Museum are located in the newly named Heritage Museum Park. Visitors may check in at the Ethnic Heritage Museum - corner of Loomis and S. Main St. - for a tour of both locations.
Tinker Swiss Cottage is a historic house museum located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois. The museum complex contains the historic house museum, barn, and carriage house from the Tinker family. In addition, the property is the home of the founding site of Rockford and contains a Pre-Columbian Native American conical mound. Robert Tinker's inspiration for the Cottage came during his tour of Europe in 1862, where he fell in love with the architecture of Switzerland. In 1865, Robert began building his Swiss Cottage on the limestone bluff overlooking Kent Creek. Robert surrounded his Swiss Cottage with over 27 acres of trees, vines, winding pathways, flowerbeds, and gardens. A three-story Swiss inspired barn was added to the property which housed cows, chickens, and horses. On the side of the Cottage, Robert constructed a suspension bridge crossing the Kent Creek. This bridge linked the Cottage with his wife's, Mary Dorr Manny Tinker, limestone mansion and grounds. In 1906, the railroad bought the remainder of Mary's estate. At the end of Robert's suspension bridge, he planted elaborate gardens deemed the Railroad Gardens where passengers could stroll as they waited for the train. The Tinker family, the sole occupants of the Swiss Cottage, left their home to the Rockford Park District and their household belongings to trustees after seventy-five years of residence. Filled with original furnishings, artwork, diaries, clothing and household items, the Cottage is a rich time capsule of life during the Victorian Era. The Cottage is also one of only a handful of Swiss-style homes remaining in the United States. In 1943, Tinker Swiss Cottage opened to the public as a Museum and is supported in part by the Rockford Park District. Tinker Swiss Cottage has been marked as a place of historic significance by the Rockford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and has been named one of Illinois' 150 Great Places by the American Institute of Architects, Illinois Council. This prestigious award is given to places that have been identified by leading architects as contributing to their communities' quality of life.
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Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens
411 Kent St
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Tinker Swiss Cottage is a historic house museum located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois. The museum complex contains the historic house museum, barn, and carriage house from the Tinker family. In addition, the property is the home of the founding site of Rockford and contains a Pre-Columbian Native American conical mound. Robert Tinker's inspiration for the Cottage came during his tour of Europe in 1862, where he fell in love with the architecture of Switzerland. In 1865, Robert began building his Swiss Cottage on the limestone bluff overlooking Kent Creek. Robert surrounded his Swiss Cottage with over 27 acres of trees, vines, winding pathways, flowerbeds, and gardens. A three-story Swiss inspired barn was added to the property which housed cows, chickens, and horses. On the side of the Cottage, Robert constructed a suspension bridge crossing the Kent Creek. This bridge linked the Cottage with his wife's, Mary Dorr Manny Tinker, limestone mansion and grounds. In 1906, the railroad bought the remainder of Mary's estate. At the end of Robert's suspension bridge, he planted elaborate gardens deemed the Railroad Gardens where passengers could stroll as they waited for the train. The Tinker family, the sole occupants of the Swiss Cottage, left their home to the Rockford Park District and their household belongings to trustees after seventy-five years of residence. Filled with original furnishings, artwork, diaries, clothing and household items, the Cottage is a rich time capsule of life during the Victorian Era. The Cottage is also one of only a handful of Swiss-style homes remaining in the United States. In 1943, Tinker Swiss Cottage opened to the public as a Museum and is supported in part by the Rockford Park District. Tinker Swiss Cottage has been marked as a place of historic significance by the Rockford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and has been named one of Illinois' 150 Great Places by the American Institute of Architects, Illinois Council. This prestigious award is given to places that have been identified by leading architects as contributing to their communities' quality of life.
Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum stands due to the vision of Winnebago County residents who wished to honor the memory of those who fought in defense of the United States of America. Today Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum still stands to honor the area’s veterans, a living memorial to those men and women who served and are still serving in our nation’s armed forces. Dedicated in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt with these words “No fitting memorial could be erected to the men who fought, than a hall such as this - a hall beautiful because of the uses to which it is consecrated”. Visitors are greeted with three floors of exhibits featuring local Veterans of all United States conflicts with artifacts donated throughout the years.
Veterans Memorial Hall
211 N Main St
Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum stands due to the vision of Winnebago County residents who wished to honor the memory of those who fought in defense of the United States of America. Today Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum still stands to honor the area’s veterans, a living memorial to those men and women who served and are still serving in our nation’s armed forces. Dedicated in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt with these words “No fitting memorial could be erected to the men who fought, than a hall such as this - a hall beautiful because of the uses to which it is consecrated”. Visitors are greeted with three floors of exhibits featuring local Veterans of all United States conflicts with artifacts donated throughout the years.

Arts and Culture

Upscale shop and art gallery with changing exhibitions in downtown Rockford. One-of-a-kind gifts from jewelry to glass works to Rockford mementos. Close to nightclubs, restaurants and the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Park in the lots at Mulberry and Wyman. 1st floor handicap accessible.
J. R. Kortman Center for Design
107 N Main St
Upscale shop and art gallery with changing exhibitions in downtown Rockford. One-of-a-kind gifts from jewelry to glass works to Rockford mementos. Close to nightclubs, restaurants and the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Park in the lots at Mulberry and Wyman. 1st floor handicap accessible.
Starlight Theatre is the area's oldest outdoor summer theatre with four musical productions in June and July. Starlight's home, the Bengt Sjostrom Theatre, features more than a thousand seats and a stunningly artistic and creative retractable roof. Starlight Theatre has been named one of Illinois' 150 Great Places by the American Institute of Architects, Illinois Council. This prestigious award is given to places that have been identified by leading architects as contributing to their communities' quality of life.
Starlight and Studio Theatre
3301 N Mulford Rd
Starlight Theatre is the area's oldest outdoor summer theatre with four musical productions in June and July. Starlight's home, the Bengt Sjostrom Theatre, features more than a thousand seats and a stunningly artistic and creative retractable roof. Starlight Theatre has been named one of Illinois' 150 Great Places by the American Institute of Architects, Illinois Council. This prestigious award is given to places that have been identified by leading architects as contributing to their communities' quality of life.
An ornate movie palace and vaudeville hall built in 1927 for $1.5 million and restored and renovated in 2000 for $18.5 million. It's a delightful example of an "atmospheric-style" theater with gilded Spanish castles, Italian villas and Chinese dragons in relief on the sides and a starry false sky. The Coronado is worth seeing just for its opulent interior, but it is also host to many performing arts groups and traveling shows. Event parking is available across from the theater in the ramp on the east side of N. Main and in nearby city parking lots. Coronado Performing Arts Center has been named one of Illinois' 150 Great Places by the American Institute of Architects, Illinois Council. This prestigious award is given to places that have been identified by leading architects as contributing to their communities' quality of life.
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Coronado Performing Arts Center
314 N Main St
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An ornate movie palace and vaudeville hall built in 1927 for $1.5 million and restored and renovated in 2000 for $18.5 million. It's a delightful example of an "atmospheric-style" theater with gilded Spanish castles, Italian villas and Chinese dragons in relief on the sides and a starry false sky. The Coronado is worth seeing just for its opulent interior, but it is also host to many performing arts groups and traveling shows. Event parking is available across from the theater in the ramp on the east side of N. Main and in nearby city parking lots. Coronado Performing Arts Center has been named one of Illinois' 150 Great Places by the American Institute of Architects, Illinois Council. This prestigious award is given to places that have been identified by leading architects as contributing to their communities' quality of life.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Laurent House in Rockford, Illinois is the only building ever designed by the famed architect for a person with a disability. Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent commissioned and lived in the home from 1952 until early 2012, when it was acquired by a private foundation and added to the National Register of Historic Places. This single-story Usonian home is both functional and beautiful, decades ahead of ADA accessibility requirements. The home features a solar hemicycle footprint, patio, fishpond, carport, and outdoor connectivity to the natural landscape. The modest home is built of Chicago Common Brick and Red Tidewater Cypress and much of the labor and materials were sourced locally from Rockford. The Laurent House is also on the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail, created by Enjoy Illinois. The Trail highlights 13 different Wright-designed buildings open to the public in Illinois. More information can be found at www.enjoyillinois.com/flw. - Reservations are required for all tours of the Laurent House. - Tours begin on a shuttle bus at Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL, after checking-in at the Guest Relations table, in the Midway Village Museum lobby. - Please arrive at Midway Village 15 minutes prior to your tour. - There are no restrooms or parking available at the Laurent House. We welcome the opportunity to assist guests with disabilities at the Laurent House. For assistance and information on accessibility call 815-877-2952, or email info@laurenthouse.com.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House
4646 Spring Brook Rd
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Laurent House in Rockford, Illinois is the only building ever designed by the famed architect for a person with a disability. Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent commissioned and lived in the home from 1952 until early 2012, when it was acquired by a private foundation and added to the National Register of Historic Places. This single-story Usonian home is both functional and beautiful, decades ahead of ADA accessibility requirements. The home features a solar hemicycle footprint, patio, fishpond, carport, and outdoor connectivity to the natural landscape. The modest home is built of Chicago Common Brick and Red Tidewater Cypress and much of the labor and materials were sourced locally from Rockford. The Laurent House is also on the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail, created by Enjoy Illinois. The Trail highlights 13 different Wright-designed buildings open to the public in Illinois. More information can be found at www.enjoyillinois.com/flw. - Reservations are required for all tours of the Laurent House. - Tours begin on a shuttle bus at Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL, after checking-in at the Guest Relations table, in the Midway Village Museum lobby. - Please arrive at Midway Village 15 minutes prior to your tour. - There are no restrooms or parking available at the Laurent House. We welcome the opportunity to assist guests with disabilities at the Laurent House. For assistance and information on accessibility call 815-877-2952, or email info@laurenthouse.com.
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