Rockford Illinois
Waterfall and vivid fall foliage in Anderson Japanese Gardens
Juvenile T. Rex Jane holding court in the Burpee Museum
The local vibe at Rockford City Market
The balanced and airy interior of Laurent House
Exploring a pulley system at Discovery Center Museum
Aiming for the green from the fairway at Aldeen Golf Club
Packed house for a concert at the Coronado Performing Arts Center
Prairie Street Brewing Co. along the Rock River in downtown Rockford
Watching the Head of the Rock Regatta in the Rock River
Open-air shows on the stage of the Starlight Theatre at Rock Valley College
- 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