Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve Tours

You never know what critters you'll discover at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. Walk through to observe the natural habitat and spend some time in the fresh air.

This Illinois nature reserve is a good place to start your day of sightseeing. There's loads to experience in the vicinity, including Hurricane Harbor Rockford, CherryVale Mall, and The Cherry Bowl. Wander around at your leisure at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

4.5 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $970, price is now $486 per person
$486
per person
Dec 20 - Dec 23
just found
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DAL) to Chicago (ORD)
17.6/10 Exceptional! (1,075 reviews)
I didn’t have breakfast. Just coffee from the Starbucks kiosk.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Level Chicago – Old Town

Level Chicago – Old Town

4 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
Price was $3,257, price is now $1,529 per person
$1,529
per person
Dec 28 - Jan 3
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Chicago (ORD)
18/10 Exceptional! (380 reviews)
Property was clean, centrally located with wonderful staff. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Art Villa

Art Villa

5 out of 5
West Town
Price was $1,349, price is now $647 per person
$647
per person
Dec 25 - Dec 30
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD)
20/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

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Skateland

4/5(13 reviews)

Catch an event at Skateland during your trip to Rockford. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Skateland

Quilter's General Store

Enjoy a stop at Quilter's General Store, an entertaining place to visit in Cherry Valley. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

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Pepper Creek Gift & Flower Shop

Enjoy a stop at Pepper Creek Gift & Flower Shop, an entertaining place to visit in Cherry Valley. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

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Butler Park

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Butler Park, a lovely green space in Cherry Valley. Experience the area's festivals and entertainment venues.

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Baumann Park & Lake

Explore the great outdoors at Baumann Park & Lake, a lovely green space in Cherry Valley. Experience the area's festivals and entertainment venues.

Baumann Park & Lake

Fisher Park

3/5(1 review)

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Best Lodging Options Near Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford

Baymont by Wyndham Rockford

3 out of 5
662 N Lyford Rd Rockford IL
Baymont by Wyndham Rockford
Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG

Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG

3 out of 5
7550 E State Street Rockford IL
Holiday Inn Rockford by IHG
Econo Lodge

Econo Lodge

2 out of 5
7712 Potawatomi Trail Rockford IL
Econo Lodge
Alpine Inn Rockford

Alpine Inn Rockford

2.5 out of 5
4404 East State Street Rockford IL
Alpine Inn Rockford
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rockford

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rockford

2.5 out of 5
7651 Walton Street Rockford IL
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rockford
Motel 6 Rockford, IL – RFD Airport

Motel 6 Rockford, IL – RFD Airport

2 out of 5
3919 11th Street Rockford IL
Motel 6 Rockford, IL – RFD Airport
Americas Best Value Inn Rockford

Americas Best Value Inn Rockford

2.5 out of 5
4419 11th St Rockford IL
Americas Best Value Inn Rockford
Super 8 by Wyndham Rockford South

Super 8 by Wyndham Rockford South

2 out of 5
3851 11th St. Rockford IL
Super 8 by Wyndham Rockford South
Hotel Weston RFD

Hotel Weston RFD

2.5 out of 5
3909 11th St Rockford IL
Hotel Weston RFD
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