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Rockford, Illinois

Visit Rockford

The Rockford region is the home of the Rockford Peaches baseball team, the sock monkey, and is aptly named the City of Gardens. The Rockford region is wonderful place to spend a life - or a weekend. Our Rockford Calendar of Events is full of plenty of things to do and see. Explore one of our museums, visit some unique shops, grab a bite to eat at one of our many restaurants, take in some arts and culture, or relax at one of our hotels.
 

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Rockford boasts an abundance of natural beauty, with parks, gardens, and scenic trails inviting you to immerse yourself in the great outdoors.

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Plan a getaway in the rockford Region

Whether you choose to create a staycation that takes place completely in your home, or you make the city you’ve lived in for years your “destination,” we have some ideas to get your plans in motion.

Dinner on the Dock

Rockford’s blog

    Food

    Family Fun

    Nature

    Your Passport to the Great Outdoors

    • 3 min

    The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is a large collection of over 40 preserved nature areas with over 100 miles of hiking trails.A digital passport experience will help you enjoy what they have to offer. The Forest Preserves of…

    Recreation

    Winter

    Experience Winter Recreation in Rockford!

    • 3 min

    The snow and cold temperatures bring so many fun things to the Rockford Region. Winter doesn’t necessarily mean long days stuck inside, sheltering from the cold. You can cure your boredom with several different exciting…

    Arts & Culture

    Arts & Culture

    The Sock Monkey: Rockford's Legacy

    • 3 min

    When you think of Illinois, Chicago’s skyline and Abraham Lincoln might come to mind—but did you know it’s also the birthplace of the iconic sock monkey? That’s right, these quirky, long-limbed dolls with…