Downtown Rockford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Rockford
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 theatre scene.
Jefferson Street Bridge
You can learn about the history of Rockford with a trip to Jefferson Street Bridge. Take in the entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best Downtown Rockford Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
416 S Main Street Rockford IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$307 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
NZ$307
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (967 reviews)
This was an amazing hotel in Rockford that I would highly suggest anybody stay at. Everything was amazing. Very updated Look in the old warehouse. Look turned into a hotel was really neat. Beautiful shower, soft comfortable bed and a top notch breakfast. Would 100% stay again.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
662 N Lyford Rd Rockford IL
The price is NZ$157 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$157
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,569 reviews)
Comtinetal Breakfast ok. Congested
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Riverview Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
700 W Riverside Blvd Rockford IL
The price is NZ$197 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$197
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Hotel was beautiful with a very soft bed. Lots of extra pillows a nice, clean bathroom. The staff were super friendly. Everything was amazing except I will say the only downfall is that it’s right next to an abandoned shopping center, which is not their fault of course. Also, the breakfast would’ve ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
7550 E State Street Rockford IL
The price is NZ$218 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$218
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
When booking this room I had specifically asked if there was a hot tub and they had said yes but there is not one. Also had asked if they do rides to the casino also said yes but they don’t. Waited in line for a long time on checking into hotel, need more then one person during “peak hours” otherwise ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
7675 Walton St Rockford IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$226 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
NZ$226
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Happened to be there that they were having wedding party and the hot tub/pool were full of people... lucky for us that we were sooo tired and got good sleep then took off for home next day!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Econo Lodge Rockford Casino Area
7712 Potawatomi Trail Rockford IL
The price is NZ$123 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$123
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rockford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,083 reviews)
Stayed here about 4 times over the past 9 months. Always clean and comfortable. For simplicity that is the cheapest but still very comfy and clean I'll come back again soon. They offer a free continental breakfast, but I have yet to check it out. I stay because they are almost half the cost of Holiday ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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.
