Rockford, Winnebago County, IL
Places to go in Rockford
14 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Aldeen Park
7XCF+H6, 623 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
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Alpine Park
4310 Newburg Rd, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
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Anderson Japanese Gardens
Tranquil, 12-acre landscape garden in traditional Japanese style, with an airy, farm-to-table cafe.
318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
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Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve
Sprawling natural area with hiking trails, picnic tables, ball fields & a playground.
5360 Mulford Road &, 5801 Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL 61109, USA
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Castle Rock State Park
2,000 acres of river sports, trails & camping amid a nature preserve, bluffs, ravines & noted butte.
1365 W Castle Rd, Oregon, IL 61061, USA
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Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve
5757 Blackhawk Rd, Rockford, IL 61109, USA
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Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
155 acres of landscaped grounds with dog-friendly paved paths, wooded trails & horticulture library.
2715 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61102, USA
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Lowden State Park
Forested riverside camping, hiking & boating park with a 50-ft. Native American tribute statue.
1411 N River Rd, Oregon, IL 61061, USA
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
11,000 sq. ft. of indoor tropical flora & sculpture plus landscaped lagoon with fountains & patios.
1354 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
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Rock Cut State Park
3,092 acres for year-round outdoor sports plus 2 lakes, hiking & horse trails, camping & a cafe.
7223 West Lane Rd, Caledonia, IL, USA
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Searls Park
Large city park with wooded paths & baseball diamonds, popular with dog walkers & joggers.
4950 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL 61101, USA
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Sinnissippi Gardens
This riverside park features an exhibition hall & gardens showcasing exotic flora, art & sculpture.
1354 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
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Sinnissippi Park
Riverfront acreage with gardens, a golf course, a playground & a conservatory with a gift shop.
1401 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
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Wild Roots Nature Center
8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL 61102, USA