Rockford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Anderson Japanese Gardens showing autumn colours and a waterfall
Photo provided by Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Anderson Japanese Gardens featuring a park and a pond
Photo provided by Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Where to stay in Rockford

Rockford which includes general coastal views and a city

Downtown Rockford

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rockford, BMO Harris Bank Center and Coronado Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Rockford
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford

3 out of 5
662 N Lyford Rd, Rockford, IL
The price is 1.909.231 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
1.909.231 ₫
2.176.142 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,276 reviews)
Great Stay
"We stayed here after losing power during a storm and were pleasantly surprised. The room was spacious with a large TV, and while we didn’t get to use the pool, it appeared very clean and well-kept. Breakfast had a wide variety of options, which was a nice bonus. The only drawback was not being informed ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville

DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville

4 out of 5
3003 Corporate West Dr, Naperville, IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.198.893 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.198.893 ₫
2.440.332 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Naperville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,093 reviews)
"This was a horrible experience. The bedding was dirty and stained.. basically used. They provided a new room which smelled so bad we had to check out . The smell made my eyes & throat hurt and my daughter was getting a headache from the smell. We checked out and left the hotel. They said they would ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

3.5 out of 5
300 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,227 reviews)
"Accessibility"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
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Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,961 reviews)
"Front desk was rude and terrible to deal with"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
Mill Creek Hotel

Mill Creek Hotel

2.5 out of 5
123 Center Street, Lake Geneva, WI
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,192 reviews)
"Go every summer"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Mill Creek Hotel
Cozy Condo at Interlaken! Stay & Play on Lake Como

Cozy Condo at Interlaken! Stay & Play on Lake Como

4 out of 5
92 Red Chimney Rd #7, Lake Geneva, Wi, 53147, Usa, Lake Geneva, WI
Enjoy a picnic area, furnished patios and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Geneva National Golf Club and Geneva Lake are located nearby.
Cozy Condo at Interlaken! Stay & Play on Lake Como
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Anderson Japanese Gardens showing autumn colours and a waterfall

Anderson Japanese Gardens

After visiting Anderson Japanese Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rockford. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Anderson Japanese Gardens
Midway Village Museum

Midway Village Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Midway Village Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Rockford. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Midway Village Museum
Rockford showing interior views

Rockford Art Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rockford Art Museum during your trip to Rockford. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Rockford Art Museum
Burpee Museum of Natural History showing interior views

Burpee Museum of Natural History

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Burpee Museum of Natural History during your trip to Rockford. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Burpee Museum of Natural History

BMO Harris Bank Center

Catch an event at BMO Harris Bank Center during your trip to Rockford.

BMO Harris Bank Center

Rockford Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Rockford Casino during your visit to Rockford? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Rockford Casino

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