Discovery Center Museum Tours

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Treat the kids to a few hours of educational fun at Discovery Center Museum. There's a good chance you'll learn a few things too!

Discovery Center Museum is a great place to begin your discovery of Rockford. This interactive exhibit for kids comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Set aside time for other sights like BMO Harris Bank Center, Anderson Japanese Gardens, and Coronado Performing Arts Center to fully experience what's on offer in the area.

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Rockford Art Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Changing exhibitions curated from a catalog that includes modern, contemporary and impressionist works celebrate the talents of some of the best Illinois artists.

Rockford Art Museum
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Burpee Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Explore four floors of natural history exhibits, including one of the best-preserved and most complete juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons in the world.

Burpee Museum of Natural History
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Anderson Japanese Gardens

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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.

Anderson Japanese Gardens
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Coronado Performing Arts Center

4/5(31 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Coronado Performing Arts Center during your stay in Rockford. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Coronado Performing Arts Center
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Veterans Memorial Hall

Learn about the local history of Rockford when you spend time at Veterans Memorial Hall.

Veterans Memorial Hall
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Jefferson Street Bridge

You can learn about the history of Rockford with a stop at Jefferson Street Bridge. Take in the entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

Jefferson Street Bridge

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
3.5 out of 5
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Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection
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Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
3 out of 5
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockford
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockford
Historic downtown home w/ playroom pool table, 2 doors from river
Historic downtown home w/ playroom pool table, 2 doors from river
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Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge
2 out of 5
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Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Rockford
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Rockford
3 out of 5
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Alpine Inn Rockford
Alpine Inn Rockford
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