Amusement - Indoor Forest City Queen at Riverview Park Don Carter Bowling Lanes
324 N. Madison St., Rockford, IL 61107 4007 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108
CherryVale Mall 815-987-1685 www.rockfordparkdistrict.org 815-399-0314 www.doncarterlanes.com
7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61112
815-332-2440 www.shopcherryvalemall.com Spend a leisurely day on the Rock River aboard the Northern Illinois’ largest bowling facility with 42
park district’s excursion boat. A variety of cruises are lanes. Host of many regional, state and national
Area’s premier indoor shopping mall with more than offered: sightseeing, dinner, pizza, water ski shows. tournaments.
130 stores.
Magic Waters Waterpark Forest Hills Lanes & Shooters North
Coco Key Water Resort 7820 N. CherryVale Blvd., Cherry Valley, IL 7742 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111
7801 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108 61016 815-654-3900
815-398-6000 www.cocokeywaterresort.com 815-966-2442
www.magicwaterswaterpark.com Modern bowling center with 24 lanes, 4 adjacent
Attached to the Clock Tower Resort, this indoor softball diamonds and Shooters North bar.
waterpark has over 60,000 square feet of pools, Midwest’s largest public water park with wave pool,
slides and more, plus the Key Quest Arcade. The park five body slides, two tube slides, SplashMagic River, Park Lanes
includes three waterslides, an interactive Adventure SplashBLASTER (water roller coaster) and much 5318 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111
Island, giant whirlpools and a dip-in movie theater. more. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. 815-877-6051 www.parklanesbowl.com
Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell The Clubhouse Ice Cream & Mini Golf Bowling center with 32 new lanes, the latest scoring
7125 Harrison Ave., Rockford, IL 61112 5689 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073 equipment and a large bar.
815-332-7125 www.kegelmotorcycles.com 815-623-8008 www.theclubhouseofroscoe.com
West-Mor Lanes
World’s oldest family owned Harley-Davidson Take the kids for a round of miniature golf, a train 2407 N. Central Ave., Rockford, IL 61101
dealership; Kegel’s Harley Diner. ride and a double-dip cone. 815-963-7210
Laser Quest Trolley Car #36 at Riverview Park Bowling center with 10 lanes and bar with live music
293 Executive Pkwy., Rockford, IL 61107 324 N. Madison St., Rockford, IL 61107 and regular events.
815-227-9090 www.laserquest.com 815-987-8894
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/facilities.html Gardens, Nature & Outdoors
Laser Quest combines the games of tag and hide-
and-seek with a high-tech twist. Trolley #36 is a turn-of-the-century, open-air trolley. Anderson Japanese Gardens
Take a 45-minute ride along the Rock River, into 318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
NickelWorld, Inc. Rockford’s industrial roots, and through Sinnissippi 815-229-9390 www.andersongardens.org
3321 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103 Park.
815-877-2771 www.nickelworld.com Take time to explore the 12 acres of these 12th-
Volcano Falls Adventure Park Century-style Japanese Gardens with waterfalls and
Family Amusement Center with more than 78 free 7602 Rock Valley Pkwy., Loves Park, IL 61111 more. Ranked the top Japanese Garden in North
and five-cent games. 815-282-2100 www.volcanofalls.com America.
Amusement - Outdoor Outdoor fun for all ages including mini-golf, batting Curran’s Orchard
cages, soccer cages and much more. 6385 Kilburn Ave., Rockford, IL 61101
Competition Grand Prix 815-963-7848 www.curransorchard.com
7215 CherryVale North Blvd., Rockford, IL Bowling
61112 More than a dozen apple varieties, pre-picked or
815-332-9647 B & B Park Bowl you-pick. Glass-sided beehive, petting corral, straw
5626 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL 61111 bale maze, autumn crafts. Hay rides on weekends.
Go-kart track for adults and kids. Children under 54 815-633-8824
inches may ride only with an adult. There is a special Farmers’ Market at Prairie Hill
“kiddie track.” A walk-in-everyone-knows-you bowling center with Neighborhood
eight lanes, the latest equipment and a friendly bar. N. First and Prairie Sts., Rockford, IL 61107
Edgebrook Shopping Center 815-262-9761
1639 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107 Cherry Bowl & Shooter’s East Dart Bar
815-226-0212 www.edgebrookshops.com 7171 N. CherryVale Blvd., Rockford, IL 61112 Locally grown produce, flowers, plants, fresh baked
815-332-9595 www.thecherrybowlonline.co goods, arts and crafts. Open seasonally; call for
Upscale outdoor shopping mall, beautifully days and hours.
landscaped. Bowling with 32 lanes and Brunswick scoring,
located near CherryVale Mall.
Farmers’ Market at Colonial Village Rock Cut State Park Alpine Hills Golf Club
1240 S. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61108 7318 Harlem Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111 & Practice Center
815-398-3350 815-885-3311 www.dnr.state.il.us 4402 Larson Ave., Rockford, IL 61108
815-398-8066 www.golfalpinehills.com
Fresh fruits & vegetables, plants & flowers, craft Beautiful Illinois State park with two lakes, boating,
items including ceramics, quilts, pillows, soaps & fishing, swimming, beach, restored prairie and bird Alpine Hills is a challenging 9-hole course on 57
lotions, baked goods, roasted nuts & more! Open watching, hiking and extensive campgrounds. acres with water and four sets of tees. It also has
seasonally; call for days and hours. lighted practice center with driving range, chipping
Sand Bluff Bird Observatory green, short game area and club house. Par 27.
Farmers’ Market at Edgebrook Center 10602 Haas Rd., Shirland, IL
Highcrest Rd. & N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 815-629-2671 www.wcfpd.org Atwood Homestead Golf Course
61107 8990 Old River Rd., Rockford, IL 61103
815-871-1557 A fascinating opportunity to see a wide variety of 815-623-2411 www.wcfpd.org
migrating birds banded and released!
This 18-hole course features lengthy tees so
Bring your cooler for the freshest produce and flowers
from dozens of area producers. Open seasonally; Severson Dells Environmental that golfers of all abilities can be accommodated.
call for days and hours. Education Center Clubhouse and pro shop. Par 72.
8786 Montague Rd., Rockford, IL 61102
Barwood Golf Course
Farmers’ Market at Main Street Square 815-335-2915 www.seversondells.org
11369 N. Main, Rockton, IL 61072
Hwy. 251 & Williams Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073
369 unspoiled acres with an unusual 90% 815-624-2280
815-978-6863
concentration of native wildflowers.
Attractive 9-hole course near Rockton, Illinois;
Browse seasonal produce, flowers, crafts and home-
made jams from stateline farms. Open seasonally; Sinnissippi Gardens, Greenhouse, recently rebuilt, very user-friendly.
call for days and hours. Lagoon & Recreation Trail
1300 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL 61107 Elliot Golf Course
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden 815-987-8858 www.rockfordparkdistrict.org 888 S. Lyford Rd., Cherry Valley, IL 61108
2715 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102 815-332-5130 www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
815-965-8146 www.klehm.org A cheerful river-side garden spot whose attractions
include an annual garden meticulously planted with 18-hole course with 6,433 yards of rolling terrain,
colorful bedding plants. Adjacent to 10-mile Rock large trees and spacious greens.
The 150 acres of this “living museum” were
planted with rare and unusual trees and shrubs River Recreation Path.
in 1910. Today, it is a year-round pleasure, paved Golf Shack and Garrett’s Cafe,
walks and wood-chip trails, an art gallery with new Trailside Equestrian Centre at Grill and Drink
exhibitions each month, fountain, children’s garden, Lockwood Park 1631 N. Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
display gardens, classes, programs and a beautiful 5209 Safford Rd., Rockford, IL 61101 815-397-3709 www.golfshack.com
education center. 815-987-8809 rockfordparkdistrict.org
The largest golf complex in Illinois with full service
Mary’s Berries 40 acres of woods and meadows with pony riding, restaurant and bar.
Rockton Ave., Rockton, IL 61072 trail rides, wagon rides, hayrides, petting farm and
815-624-1125 riding lessons. Ingersoll Golf Course
101 Daisyfield Rd., Rockford, IL 61102
You pick your own fresh, organic strawberries and Valley Orchard 815-987-8834 www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
raspberries. Call for hours. Located on Rockton 811 East State St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016
Ave., 1 mile south of Rt. 75. 815-332-9696 18-hole course with 6,107 yards of heavily wooded
terrain.
Nygren Wetland Preserve Seasonal produce and activities. Pick-your-own
2810 Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL 61072 raspberries, blueberries, and apples, and purchase Ledges Golf Course
815-964-6666 asparagus, peppers, squash, pumpkins, tomatoes 7111 McCurry Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073
and more. Open seasonally; call for days and hours. 815-389-0979 www.wcfpd.org
Nygren Wetland Preserve is a 721-acre tract near
18-hole course with fairway bunkers and sand traps
the confluence of the Rock River and Pecatonica Golf test a golfer’s skill and accuracy.
River, making it an important stopover and nesting
spot for many species of birds including Sandhill Aldeen Golf Club & Practice Centre
Cranes. The trail is open from dawn to dusk to hikers Macktown Golf Course
1902 Reid Farm Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
and cross-country skiers. 2221 Freeport Rd., Rockton, IL 61072
815-282-4653 www.aldeengolfclub.com
815-624-7410 www.wcfpd.org
Pecatonica Prairie Path & Bike Trail
Aldeen Golf Club was awarded 4-1/2 stars by Golf
300 block of Main St., Pecatonica, IL 61063 Limited sand traps and water. Perfect for
Digest’s “Places to Play Guide.” Par 72. The Practice
888-851-1559 beginners.
Center offers 75 grass tee stations, two short game
areas, two practice bunkers, and a 14,000 sq. ft.
An 18-mile long biking, hiking and nature trail putting green. Newburg Village Golf Club
extending from Illinois route 75 and River Road, east 253 Clubhouse Dr., Cherry Valley, IL 61016
of Freeport, to the Village of Winnebago. It passes 815-332-9002 newburgvillage.net
through the villages of Ridott in Stephenson County
and Pecatonica and Winnebago in Winnebago 9-hole, par 36, public course with snackbar and
County. clubhouse, located at the sight of the old town of
Newburg Village.
Red Barn Golf Course Museums & Historic Sites Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza
12379 Wagon Wheel Rd., Rockton, IL 61072 0.25 miles south of Riverside Blvd. on
815-624-8037 www.redbarngolfcourse.com Burpee Museum of Natural History Perryville Rd., Loves Park, IL, 61111
737 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103 www.keeling-puri-peaceplaza.com
Scenic 9-hole course near Rockton, Illinois.
815-965-3433 www.burpee.org
Dedicated to peace, tranquility and celebrating
Roscoe Driving Range Visit Jane, the world’s most complete juvenile T. rex; diversity and heritage this 2.5-acre park showcases
12542 Willowbrook Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073 see the Pennsylvania coal forest exhibit, WINDOWS 40 flags.
815-389-0911 TO WILDERNESS and much more.
Memorial Hall
Fully lighted driving range with automated ball Bushnell-Wheeler House 211 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101
dispensers, putting green and two sand traps within 542 Wheeler Ave., South Beloit, IL 61080 815-969-1999
a chipping area. 815-389-1481
Memorial Hall is a tribute and museum to Winnebago
Sandy Hollow Golf Course Completed in 1856 for Reverend Alexander County citizens who have served in the Armed
2500 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford, IL 61109 Montgomery, this Italianate Villa has been restored Forces.
815-987-8836 www.rockfordparkdistrict.org to its former glory. Local area history room and
library. Tours by appointment or chance. Midway Village & Museum Center
A popular 18-hole course is a tree-lined fairway 6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
course with strategically-placed fairway bunkers. Camp Grant Museum 815-397-9112 www.midwayvillage.com
1004 Samuelson Rd., Rockford, IL 61109
Sinnissippi Golf Course 815-395-0679 Rockford History Museum and 24 buildings on 137
1401 N. Second St., Rockford, IL 61107 acres, showing early Rockford.
815-987-8838 www.rockfordparkdistrict.org An original building of Camp Grant, houses the
Command Post restaurant and contains postcards, Pecatonica Heritage Museum
9-hole, 3,230-yard course is best known for its hilly pictures, memorabilia of the camp along with
& Welcome Center
layout and tree-lined fairways. Rockford postcards.
312 - 316 Main St., Pecatonica, IL 61063
Westlake Village Golf Course Discovery Center Museum 888-851-1559
3820 Westlake Village Dr., Winnebago, IL 711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103
The museum preserves the history of Pecatonica’s
61088 815-963-6769 historic grain elevator and houses the Pecatonica
815-335-7177 www.discoverycentermuseum.org Historical Society.
6,881-yard, 18-hole course with challenging three- One of the top 4 children’s museums in the nation,
par and long five-par holes; four tees, water; par 71.
Rockford Art Museum
with hands-on science and art exhibits and an
outdoor science park. 711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103
815-968-2787 www.rockfordartmuseum.org
Motor, BMX & OHV Sports
Erlander Home Museum
1,200 permanent, and a varying number of rotating
Blackhawk Farms Raceway 404 S. Third St., Rockford, IL 61104
art exhibits of 19th and 20th Century American art.
15538 Prairie Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080 815-963-5559 www.swedishhistorical.org
815-389-2000 www.blackhawkfarms.com Rockton Township Historical
Twelve-room mansion built in 1871, housing Swedish
Historical Society. Museum
Home to SCCA sports car events, plus autocross,
529 Green St., Rockton, IL 61072
motorcycle and go-kart races. Road courses as well
as off-road and motorcycle dirt tracks. Ethnic Heritage Museum 815-629-2654
1129 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102
815-962-7402 History of early settlers, Wagon Wheel resort
Rockford BMX Track at Searls Park memorabilia and other items of Rockton and northern
5100 Safford Rd., Rockford, IL 61101 www.rootsweb.com/~ilwinneb/ethnicms.htm
Illinois history.
815-874-8719 www.rockfordbmx.com
Six nationalities that helped shape the cultural
region are represented in this home museum, built Stephen Mack Home & Whitman
Northern Illinois’ premiere BMX race facility for over
20 years. in 1850. Trading Post
2221 Freeport Rd., Rockton, IL 61072
Rockford Speedway Graham Ginestra House 815-877-6100
9572 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111 1115 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102 www.macktownlivinghistory.com
815-633-1500 www.rockfordspeedway.com 815-968-6044
Nineteenth century landmark listed on National
Top-name NASCAR racing on a quarter-mile, high- This classic, National Register limestone 1857 Register of Historical Places.
banked track just two miles west of I-90; more than home features ceiling murals, a spiral staircase and
85 scheduled events per year. beautiful gardens. Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
411 Kent St., Rockford, IL 61102
Rocky Glen OHV Park Historic Auto Attractions 815-964-2424 www.tinkercottage.com
4012 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102 13825 Metric Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073
815-963-8081 www.rockyglenohv.com 815-389-7917 A rare example of Victorian exotic architecture, this
www.historicautoattractions.com 1865 Swiss “cottage,” was built by early Rockford
Off Highway Vehicle Park, located on a 120-acre site industrialist Robert Tinker.
with miles of trails, three scramble areas of different Contains 70+ autos from famous movies, politicians,
levels. musicians and more. Visit the new White House
memorabilia room.
Recreation/Sports Trackside Off-Track Betting Rockford Symphony Orchestra
5011 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108 711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61102
Carlson Ice Arena & Sapora 815-398-2300 www.tracksideOTB.com 815-965-0049 www.rockfordsymphony.com
Playworld
4150 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111 Trackside off-track betting features simulcast racing Each season brings spirited performances by
815-969-4069 www.rockfordparkdistrict.org from the best thoroughbred or harness tracks across Rockford’s own talented symphony orchestra.
the country Performances at the Coronado Performing Arts
Year-round indoor ice rink and indoor playground. Center.
Also includes skate and food shops. Theater/Culture
Rockford Theatre
MetroCentre Charlotte’s Web for the 317 Park Ave., Rockford, IL 61101
300 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61101 Performing Arts 815-965-4233
815-968-5222 www.centreevents.com Rockford, IL
800 seat theater in downtown location at the Rockford
815-964-2238
Rockford’s 10,000 seat downtown arena hosts a Women’s Club. Box office: 815-965-4233.
www.snapshotmusic.com/charlottesweb
variety of events and entertainment/productions.
Starlight Theatre at Rock Valley
Folk music, jazz and blues by well-known artists
Riverview Ice House perform in this nationally-known institution at a College
324 N. Madison St., Rockford, IL 61107 variety of venues. 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61114
815-963-7465 www.rockfordparkdistrict.org 815-921-2160 www.rvcstarlight.com
Coronado Performing Arts Center
This year-round ice skating facility offers twin rinks 314 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 State-of-the-art, outdoor theatre showing 4 shows
for open skating. Hours vary by season. during June and July.
815-968-2722 www.coronadopac.org
Rock River Raptors An ornate movie palace and vaudeville hall built in Studio Theatre at Rock Valley
213 N. 3rd St., Rockford, IL 61107 1927 and fully restored and renovated in 2000. College
815-965-7000 www.raptorsuif.com 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61114
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 815-921-2160 www.rockvalleycollege.edu
The Rock River Raptors compete in the United 415 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61103
Indoor Football League and play eight home games 815-964-9713 www.mendelssohnpac.org During the fall and spring semesters, the Studio
in Rockford from April-August at the MetroCentre. Theatre hosts plays such as Wings, Black Coffee,
Presents quality music through live performances by and 1940’s Radio Hour.
Rockford IceHogs local and world-renowned artists.
202 W. State St., Suite 101, Rockford, IL SummerWood Amphitheatre
61101 Pec Playhouse Theatre 2223 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
815-986-6465 www.icehogs.com 314 Main St., Pecatonica, IL 61063 815-877-7046 www.summerwood.info
815-239-1210 www.pecplayhouse.org
The Rockford IceHogs, proud members of the Outdoor performances by nationally-known,
American Hockey League, play from October-March Experience quality performances in an intimate and Christian-oriented artists at the largest outdoor
at the MetroCentre. rustic venue. Christian amphitheater in the Midwest.
Rockford RiverHawks To the best of our knowledge, all information on this
Rockford College Clark Arts Center
sheet was accurate when it was printed in June 2007.
4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108 To avoid disappointment, we urge you to phone for
815-885-2255 www.rockfordriverhawks.com 815-226-4100 www.rockford.edu confirmation prior to planning a trip around a particular
accommodation, attraction or restaurant. The Rockford
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier Rockford College’s arts center containing Maddox Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is not responsible
League, a 12-team independent professional and Cheek Theatres, Rockford College Art Gallery for changes in rates, amenities, policies or hours.
baseball team. Visit their new stadium, east of I-90 and art studio.
on Riverside Blvd. 5M 06/07 ALS
Rockford Coronado Concert
Rockford Thunder Association
409 Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL 61108 314 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101
877-507-5840 www.rockfordthunder.net 815-968-9863 www.rccaconcerts.org
Rockford’s American Indoor Soccer League team. Offering a five-concert season of world-class artists
at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.
Ski Broncs Water Ski Show
Shorewood Park (Evelyn Ave. & East Dr.), Rockford Dance Company
Loves Park, IL 61111 711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103
815-332-7155 www.skibroncs.com 815-963-3341
www.rockforddancecompany.com
World-class water ski team. Free performances
every Wednesday and Friday from June until the last Ballet company hosts three performances throughout
Friday before Labor Day. the year with area and professional dancers at the
Coronado Performing Arts Center.