Downtown Rockford
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 theater scene.
Jefferson Street Bridge
You can learn about the history of Rockford with a stop at Jefferson Street Bridge. Take in the entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Rockford
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
"Overall great property"
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
"Overall good experience. The employees were very nice, friendly, efficient. Breakfast was lackluster, but fine. There were egg bites you could heat up in the microwave, yogurt, waffle makers, toast and bagels with spreads. My sister and I thought the coffee didn’t taste very good and was pretty weak. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Riverview Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"The room was great. The view was great. The lobby is beautiful."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Econo Lodge Rockford Casino Area
"Do not stay here! If you stay more than one night- the room keys only work for 24 hours at a time, so you will have to go to the desk and ask for your key to work again after 24 hours. They don’t tell you this, you figure out after getting to your room late at night on the 2nd night. The business ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Rockford I-90 Casino District
"What I didn't like it, I didn't get services, to take my 2 luggages to the room even out of my room to the car... I couldn’t find service to help, iron my dress... Missing informations, don't know what time is the breakfast open and close, I did check out without get my breakfast, and I had an hour ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Beloit
"Overall great quality and service."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Rockford
Edgewater
Edgewater might not have many top sights, but Burpee Museum of Natural History and Discovery Center Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Jackson Oaks
While Jackson Oaks might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jefferson Street Bridge and Burpee Museum of Natural History.
North End Square
North End Square might not have many top sights, but Burpee Museum of Natural History and Discovery Center Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Highland Square
While North Highland Square might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens and Jefferson Street Bridge.
Signal Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Signal Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Burpee Museum of Natural History and Discovery Center Museum.
