Rockford Illinois
- Major Airports:
- Chicago Rockford (RFD)
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
- States:
- Illinois
A city of gardens, rivers and golf
A Rainbow of Gardens
Rockford has been dubbed “City of Gardens” because of its 4,000 hectares of parks and public gardens. Stroll Anderson Japanese Gardens, a five-hectare treasure featuring waterfalls, ponds, paths, quiet corners and 16th century sukiya-style structures, including a teahouse and guesthouse; visit on a Tuesday for live music in the evening. Anderson was named the highest-quality Japanese garden in North America by Sukiya Living Magazine. Explore 60 hectares of unusual trees, shrubs and perennials at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Visit historical gardens reflecting those of the late 1800s at Midway Village Museum and Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum. Don’t miss the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens overlooking the Rock River’s nature path; it’s the third