Guidebook for Rockford
Food Scene
Phenomenal food, inventive drinks, and a convivial atmosphere make Social a must visit while here in Rockford.
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Social Urban Bar & Restaurant
509 E State StPhenomenal food, inventive drinks, and a convivial atmosphere make Social a must visit while here in Rockford.
A must eat lunch/dinner location in downtown Rockford with a solid array of beers. They also have a creative list of non-alcoholic beverages including house made sodas and coffee drinks.
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Octane InterLounge
124 N Main StA must eat lunch/dinner location in downtown Rockford with a solid array of beers. They also have a creative list of non-alcoholic beverages including house made sodas and coffee drinks.
Their coffee seduces my mouth, every time. Honestly, there's nothing that's not good in this shop. Forget Starbucks. Come see what local tastes like. You won't forget it.
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Rockford Roasting Company
416 N Main StTheir coffee seduces my mouth, every time. Honestly, there's nothing that's not good in this shop. Forget Starbucks. Come see what local tastes like. You won't forget it.
Ok so Daniel is a bit asinine but he certainly knows his stuff! He spent time with me describing each and every chocolate. You can tell it's his true passion and you can taste it in every bite.
Chocolat By Daniel
211 E State StOk so Daniel is a bit asinine but he certainly knows his stuff! He spent time with me describing each and every chocolate. You can tell it's his true passion and you can taste it in every bite.
I'm excited that we found a reliable breakfast joint that is local (walking distance, in fact), absolutely delicious and very affordable.
Lydia's Cafe
1710 Rural StI'm excited that we found a reliable breakfast joint that is local (walking distance, in fact), absolutely delicious and very affordable.
Simply delicious have no other words! My favorite flavor is the chocolate peanut butter... Honestly haven't really ever had a cupcake that stands up to the freshness and taste of these cupcakes.
Sugarjones
6336 East Riverside BoulevardSimply delicious have no other words! My favorite flavor is the chocolate peanut butter... Honestly haven't really ever had a cupcake that stands up to the freshness and taste of these cupcakes.
A serious selection of dessert delights and breads, muffins, cookies, pies, etc. Everything was excellent, and you'd be hard pressed to find a negative here. Includes a delicious menu as well!
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Mary's Market Cafe & Bakery
4431 E State StA serious selection of dessert delights and breads, muffins, cookies, pies, etc. Everything was excellent, and you'd be hard pressed to find a negative here. Includes a delicious menu as well!
When in Rockford or passing through, make it a point to stop at Beef a Roo.
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Beef-A-Roo
6593 Lexus DrWhen in Rockford or passing through, make it a point to stop at Beef a Roo.
The owner was very friendly, attentive, and proud of the food he served. The menu was consisted of the usual items that one can find at any Middle-Eastern joint, except prices are reasonable.
Sahara Palace
5890 E State StThe owner was very friendly, attentive, and proud of the food he served. The menu was consisted of the usual items that one can find at any Middle-Eastern joint, except prices are reasonable.
India House' compares with the best anywhere. The owners are always there and prepare the food upon your order with with fresh ingredients, well seasoned, and with light use of oils.
House of India
6430 E Riverside BlvdIndia House' compares with the best anywhere. The owners are always there and prepare the food upon your order with with fresh ingredients, well seasoned, and with light use of oils.
Great spot to enjoy dinner and drinks as well as a large, heated golf range to let off some steam.
Garrett's Restaurant and Bar
1631 N Bell School RdGreat spot to enjoy dinner and drinks as well as a large, heated golf range to let off some steam.
A delicious, inexpensive Chinese restaurant that is quick and friendly.
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
4228 E State StA delicious, inexpensive Chinese restaurant that is quick and friendly.
Awesome food! Great service. Always clean inside and ordering take-out is always fast. Definitely the only place in Rockford we go for the best Chinese food.
Imperial Palace
3415 E State StAwesome food! Great service. Always clean inside and ordering take-out is always fast. Definitely the only place in Rockford we go for the best Chinese food.
I have tried multiple pizza joints around town, but this is the absolute best for the cheap price. Very quick and will deliver!
Anna's Pizza
3505 N Main StI have tried multiple pizza joints around town, but this is the absolute best for the cheap price. Very quick and will deliver!
Rathskeller Rockford
1132 Auburn StAll german food, great beers and a fabulous outdoor patio to enjoy.
Above average family restaurant with an exceptional beer list. If anything stop by to enjoy the weather on their outdoor patio.
The Olympic Tavern
2327 N Main StAbove average family restaurant with an exceptional beer list. If anything stop by to enjoy the weather on their outdoor patio.
This is the best place for italian gourmet sandwiches. They even have an italian specialty market (so for some authentic items including cheeses and meats and pastas and sauces!
Ditullio's Italian Market Cafe
2207 E State StThis is the best place for italian gourmet sandwiches. They even have an italian specialty market (so for some authentic items including cheeses and meats and pastas and sauces!
The updates they made in the last several years are great. The salad bar is awesome, as is the prime rib. Service is always friendly and attentive.
Hoffman House
2030 E State StThe updates they made in the last several years are great. The salad bar is awesome, as is the prime rib. Service is always friendly and attentive.
Better than average breakfast joint that is beloved by the locals.
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Johnny Pamcakes
3700 E State StBetter than average breakfast joint that is beloved by the locals.
I'm a fan of Marc's signature roll. Don't let the "hole in the wall" vibe scare you way - embrace your inner hipster and revel in it's understated glory!
Marc's Fusion Cafe
4133 Charles StI'm a fan of Marc's signature roll. Don't let the "hole in the wall" vibe scare you way - embrace your inner hipster and revel in it's understated glory!
Yummy all the way around. From great sushi options to the famous Hibachi grill show, this restaurant is down right fabulous!
Shogun
293 Executive PkwyYummy all the way around. From great sushi options to the famous Hibachi grill show, this restaurant is down right fabulous!
Hidden gem. If not for yelp reviews, I probably wouldn't even have given them a chance, but I am sure glad I did try it. Hole in the wall joint. Nothing fancy, just well priced delicious food.
Sandwich Factory Inc
2203 Charles StHidden gem. If not for yelp reviews, I probably wouldn't even have given them a chance, but I am sure glad I did try it. Hole in the wall joint. Nothing fancy, just well priced delicious food.
Five Forks Market
6565 Lexus DrA great wine list accompanied by delicious food.
Hands down the best bakery in Rockford. Everything is made from scratch and goes quickly. I would highly recommend visiting late morning hours and literally anything you order from there is delicious.
Banana Cherry Bakery
1274 S Alpine RdHands down the best bakery in Rockford. Everything is made from scratch and goes quickly. I would highly recommend visiting late morning hours and literally anything you order from there is delicious.
Arts & Culture
If you get a chance to see a performance here, I highly recommend it!
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Coronado Performing Arts Center
314 N Main StIf you get a chance to see a performance here, I highly recommend it!
More than 1,900 works focused on modern and contemporary art, photography, and glass. Features many local artists as well as regional artists.
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Rockford Art Museum
711 N Main StMore than 1,900 works focused on modern and contemporary art, photography, and glass. Features many local artists as well as regional artists.
Rockford's oldest outdoor theater that features more than a thousand seats and a stunningly artistic, creative retractable roof.
Starlight and Studio Theatre
3301 N Mulford RdRockford's oldest outdoor theater that features more than a thousand seats and a stunningly artistic, creative retractable roof.
Come explore award-winning exhibits on dinosaurs, windows of wilderness, woolly mammoth, Native American, geoscience and more!
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Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 N Main StCome explore award-winning exhibits on dinosaurs, windows of wilderness, woolly mammoth, Native American, geoscience and more!
Experience a world of hands-on investigation and fun-filled exploration. It boasts the nation's first community-built outdoor science park, which you may have trouble pulling your kids off of.
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Discovery Center Museum
711 N Main StExperience a world of hands-on investigation and fun-filled exploration. It boasts the nation's first community-built outdoor science park, which you may have trouble pulling your kids off of.
If you are here in Rockford, you must stop by this gem of a museum. You will be able to view presidential vehicles all the way to the bat mobile. New exhibits are added yearly. Never a dull moment!
Historic Auto Attractions
13825 Metric RdIf you are here in Rockford, you must stop by this gem of a museum. You will be able to view presidential vehicles all the way to the bat mobile. New exhibits are added yearly. Never a dull moment!
The museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts. They host several themed events throughout the year - Rockford Sock Monkey, Rockford Peaches.
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Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford RdThe museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts. They host several themed events throughout the year - Rockford Sock Monkey, Rockford Peaches.
An auto museum in the downtown area for any car lover to wander around in.
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Rockford Art Museum
711 N Main StAn auto museum in the downtown area for any car lover to wander around in.
A studio and gallery where you can take classes for painting, pottery, mixed media, etc. Check out their website for current events. http://www.317studiogallery.com/
317 Market St
317 Market StreetA studio and gallery where you can take classes for painting, pottery, mixed media, etc. Check out their website for current events. http://www.317studiogallery.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Oasis has the most diverse selection of craft brews in Rockford! The prices are very inexpensive as well. Being able to order food from Uncle Nick's across the street is an added bonus!
Oasis Micro-Pub
901 E State StOasis has the most diverse selection of craft brews in Rockford! The prices are very inexpensive as well. Being able to order food from Uncle Nick's across the street is an added bonus!
IF you are looking for the best microbrewed beer in Rockford you should come to Carlyle. Period. In the past six years that I have been going they have yet to disappoint with the quality of beer.
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Carlyle Brewing Co.
215 E State StIF you are looking for the best microbrewed beer in Rockford you should come to Carlyle. Period. In the past six years that I have been going they have yet to disappoint with the quality of beer.
Newest brewery in town and its on my list to check out.
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Prairie Street Brewing Co. Events
200 Prairie StNewest brewery in town and its on my list to check out.
Love this place! Great beer selection, great hipster crowd. Love the lounge feel. A big plus is that it is in walking distance!
Rural on Tap
1710 Rural StLove this place! Great beer selection, great hipster crowd. Love the lounge feel. A big plus is that it is in walking distance!
Pig Minds Brewing Co.
4080 Steele Dr.Vegan friendly and beer is unique and delicious.
Local brewing company that one should check out during your visit and is only 5 minutes from the house. http://rockfordbrewing.com/
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Prairie Street Brewing Co. Events
200 Prairie StLocal brewing company that one should check out during your visit and is only 5 minutes from the house. http://rockfordbrewing.com/
Essentials
It has the largest selection of fresh produce in Rockford, and at the cheapest prices. They have a great array of international products as well.
Valli Produce
5880 E State StIt has the largest selection of fresh produce in Rockford, and at the cheapest prices. They have a great array of international products as well.
If you are looking to grill or cook top quality meat, this is a place you need to stop at. They are always filled with multiple types of meats and cuts that any meat lover will enjoy.
Pinnon's Foods
2324 N Court StIf you are looking to grill or cook top quality meat, this is a place you need to stop at. They are always filled with multiple types of meats and cuts that any meat lover will enjoy.
Parks & Nature
Pearl Lake’s expansive swimming beach offers the perfect spot for sunbathing and swimming on warm sunny days. Meticulously maintained and with a gently sloping bottom marked clearly.
Pearl Lake Beach
1220 Dearborn AvePearl Lake’s expansive swimming beach offers the perfect spot for sunbathing and swimming on warm sunny days. Meticulously maintained and with a gently sloping bottom marked clearly.
There are multiple activities to get involved with at this park. During the summer you can enjoy music and golfing with the family. During the winter you can visit the light festival & snow sculptures
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Sinnissippi Park
1401 N 2nd StThere are multiple activities to get involved with at this park. During the summer you can enjoy music and golfing with the family. During the winter you can visit the light festival & snow sculptures
155-acre living museum filled with spectacular gardens and rare trees.
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Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S Main St155-acre living museum filled with spectacular gardens and rare trees.
A beautiful area where anyone can walk along paths as well as volunteer to plant flowers and help maintain the lands beauty.
Nygren Wetland Preserve
3714 W Rockton RdA beautiful area where anyone can walk along paths as well as volunteer to plant flowers and help maintain the lands beauty.
One of IL largest state parks. There is a multitude of activities to partake in during all seasons.
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Park stanowy Rock Cut
7223 Harlem RdOne of IL largest state parks. There is a multitude of activities to partake in during all seasons.
Located right on the river and is a great place to escape to another location that is warm and lush with plants and wildlife. If you can catch their butterfly tour that is fantastic!
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
1354 N 2nd StLocated right on the river and is a great place to escape to another location that is warm and lush with plants and wildlife. If you can catch their butterfly tour that is fantastic!
A private garden tucked away in Rockford that is stunning, gorgeous, and a treat to walk through.
La Paloma Gardens
3622 Brookview RdA private garden tucked away in Rockford that is stunning, gorgeous, and a treat to walk through.
The nation's largest Japanese Garden that allows one to get lost within its beauty as you walk around within it. A must see when stopping here in Rockford.
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Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek RdThe nation's largest Japanese Garden that allows one to get lost within its beauty as you walk around within it. A must see when stopping here in Rockford.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie theater, kid friendly, food is expensive, but a great idea for rainy days.
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AMC Showplace Rockford 16
8301 E State StMovie theater, kid friendly, food is expensive, but a great idea for rainy days.
AMC Machesney Park 14
1860 Anjali WayThis theater is the best one in town.
Batting cages, miniature golf, arcade games, and go-karts. Will keep the family busy for the afternoon
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Park Przygody Volcano Falls
7602 Rock Valley PkwyBatting cages, miniature golf, arcade games, and go-karts. Will keep the family busy for the afternoon
Located in the Clock Tower, an indoor water park that is geared for 10 and under kiddos.
CoCo Key Water Resort
Located in the Clock Tower, an indoor water park that is geared for 10 and under kiddos.
Hole in the wall joint filled with old arcade games, ridiculously cheap and will keep everyone entertained.
Nickel World
3321 N Main StHole in the wall joint filled with old arcade games, ridiculously cheap and will keep everyone entertained.
A space to place your creative mark. An instructional art studio and fine art gallery. They host art workshops and classes, and art exhibits on the second floor.
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317 Art Collective
317 Market StA space to place your creative mark. An instructional art studio and fine art gallery. They host art workshops and classes, and art exhibits on the second floor.
Tour on a boat of the most stately homes gracing the banks of the Rock River. Performances by Ski Broncs and lunch served on the boat are provided as well.
Forest City Queen Riverboat
324 N Madison StTour on a boat of the most stately homes gracing the banks of the Rock River. Performances by Ski Broncs and lunch served on the boat are provided as well.
Laser Quest
293 Executive PkwyAn indoor laser tag that will allow you to get loads of energy out of your kids.
Rockford IceHogs Pro Hockey
300 Elm StA great night out with the family in downtown Rockford.
An evening of roller skating with family always makes a fun memory of all the crazy falls and tricks performed on the skating rink.
SkateCo
3209 N Main StAn evening of roller skating with family always makes a fun memory of all the crazy falls and tricks performed on the skating rink.
You have the ability to take courses on site, feed animals, milk goats, collect eggs and purchase vegetables and local honey. A little bit of a hike, but well worth it.
Angelic Organics
1547 Rockton RdYou have the ability to take courses on site, feed animals, milk goats, collect eggs and purchase vegetables and local honey. A little bit of a hike, but well worth it.
They offer rentals, tours, and lessons for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards during summer. During winter nordic skiing and snowshoeing.
Rocktown Adventures of Rockford
313 N Madison StThey offer rentals, tours, and lessons for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards during summer. During winter nordic skiing and snowshoeing.
One of Rockford's beautiful golf courses to enjoy for a day. Also has a restaurant on site for food and drinks.
Aldeen Golf Club
1902 Reid Farm RdOne of Rockford's beautiful golf courses to enjoy for a day. Also has a restaurant on site for food and drinks.
Many Midwest soccer tournaments are hosted at this facility as well as yearly, recreational sport events.
Indoor Sports Center
8800 E Riverside BlvdMany Midwest soccer tournaments are hosted at this facility as well as yearly, recreational sport events.
Shopping
A local shop where you can purchase homemade decorations for your home or as a gift to someone you love.
Urban Farmgirl
716 North Madison Street A local shop where you can purchase homemade decorations for your home or as a gift to someone you love.
The White Trunk
1706 Rural StAntique shopping that you can walk to in five minutes.
She She Boutique
2211 E State StA local, high-end women's clothing store.
Find a unique gift for yourself, a girl friend, or family member. You might spend hours in this store looking at everything they offer.
Poska
2213 E State StFind a unique gift for yourself, a girl friend, or family member. You might spend hours in this store looking at everything they offer.
Not only can you browse through books and comic books, but they have a great selection of vinyls. Locally owned!
Toad Hall Books and Records
2106 BroadwayNot only can you browse through books and comic books, but they have a great selection of vinyls. Locally owned!