2013 Travel Guide
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Harmony Water Garden
This aquatic nursery has hundreds of water lilies, marsh plants, fish and related products. In business for a decade. Pond maintenance services available, call for an appointment.
CITY: Caledonia
Beef-A-Roo - Cafe Style
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY: Loves Park
Zellmer's Jubilee Theatre
Dinner-theater with a full season of musicals, comedies and revues in the luxury and comfort of the Clock Tower Resort. Start with lunch or dinner at the award-winning Bellamy's, enjoy the arcade shops and art museum, and settle back for a great show.
CITY: Rockford
Edgebrook Farmers Market - Rockford, Illinois
Sample the area's best seasonal Farmer's Market. Dozens of local farmers display their highest quality vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants. On occasion, local musicians will perform to enhance your shopping experience. The market is open every wednesday 9am-1pm in the Edgebrook Shopping Center parking lot.
CITY: Rockford
Beef-A-Roo - The Depot - Roscoe
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY: Roscoe
Town Square Inn
A boutique hotel offering elegant rooms and suites overlooking the historic Woodstock Square. Stroll back in time along brick paved streets to upscale shops, fine dining and cultural activities.
CITY: Woodstock
Stage Left Cafe
Decorated in back-stage motif, the new Stage Left Cafe offers a variety of beverages, souvenirs, entertainment and more. All presented in a unique atmosphere of theatrical tradition! Enjoy desserts too.
CITY: Woodstock
La Petite Creperie
Come experience our casual French dining. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Anything from crepes and omlettes, to sandwiches, duck, shrimp, and steak.
CITY: Woodstock
Colonial Antique Mall and Restoration Center
150 Quality dealers in spacious 35,000 square foot mall, featuring largest furniture inventory in Northern Illinois including: Architecturals, built-ins, mantles, lamps & fixtures. PLUS: 85 showcases - jewelry, collectibles. No reproductions or crafts.
CITY: Woodstock
Royal Victorian Manor B&B
Royal Victorian Manor Bed and Breakfast is an 1894 Victorian home that has evolved to offer the perfect combination of modern amenities while maintaining its original majestic qualities. Featured as the "The Cherry Street Inn" in the movie "Groundhog Day" (1992), this majestic painted lady is designed to cater to the discerning traveler. Located in Woodstock, Illinois, the Manor is celebrated as a historic and cultural vacation retreat.
CITY: Woodstock
Rockford Speedway
Top-name NASCAR racing on a quarter-mile, high-banked track just 2 miles west of I-90. More than 85 scheduled events per year; plus special holiday events and National Short Track Championships in September.
CITY: Loves Park
Sinnissippi Gardens, Greenhouse, Lagoon and Recreational Trail
A popular spot with rosebeds, annuals, perennials, floral clock, lagoon, greenhouses with "Mr. G's Magic Garden," aviary, fishpond, and access to lighted, paved 10-mile Rock River Recreation Path. Across from Sinnissippi Park.
CITY: Rockford
Maria's Italian Cafe
One of Rockford's longest standing, family-owned restaurants. Traditional pasta and pizza along with what some claim to be "Rockford's Best Steak." Specialities include many "off the menu" items and a fabulous Italian salad. Reservations recommended, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
CITY: Rockford
Beef-A-Roo - Rock 'N' Roll South
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY: Rockford
Genoa Open Air Market
Last Saturday of the month from June through October. Featuring locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts.
CITY: Genoa
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum Rose Garden
Authentic restoration well-documented, turn-of-the-century, circular rose garden with heirloom roses, old-fashioned annuals and perennials. Gift shop.
CITY: Rockford
Rockford Ski Broncs Water Ski Show
This world-class water ski team gives free shows from early June until Labor Day at Shorewood Park.
CITY: Loves Park
Aug 29
Rockford Aviators Professional Baseball - Home Games at Aviators Stadium
The Rockford Aviators are a member of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball, the longest operating independent professional baseball league in the country. Home games are played at Aviators Stadium. Visit the website for the roster and promotions.
CITY: Loves Park
Valley View Model Railroad
Experience the glory days of mainline railroading as you watch model trains in operation on a detailed scenic railroad.
CITY: Union
El Niagara Mexican Restaurant
Authentic Mexican restaurant. Daily lunch specials and children's menu. Reservations recommended for groups of 5 or more.
CITY: Woodstock
Belvidere Farmer's Market
Community Farmer's' Market. Due to their commitment to quality and freshness, not all products are available all year round. The farmers bring only their produce to market in their freshest state so not all selections are in stock every week. The Market does its best to ensure seasonal produce is abundantly available during harvest time. Open seasonally June through October.
CITY: Belvidere
New American Theater
Professional regional theater at its best, with comedies, dramas and musicals by professional actors and guest stars. Annual holiday production. Matinee and evening performances on the 282-seat thrust-style mainstage and 90-seat secondstage.
CITY: Rockford
McEachran Homestead
The McEachran Homestead is offically recognized by the State of Illinois as a sesquicentennial farm. In addition to preserves and fresh produce, the farm sells its own line of grape and fruit wines.
CITY: Caledonia
Rockford Park District
Explore endless recreational opportunities, including some of the finest, most affordable golf courses in the nation, ice skating, hiking/biking paths and much more.
CITY: Rockford
Labyrinth Meditation Garden
This quiet place for prayer and meditation features a walking labyrinth, an ornamental grass berm, a shade garden, two sunny perennial gardens, vine-covered arbors and benches.
CITY: Rockford
Sep 2
"Treasure!" Traveling Exhibition - Discovery Center Museum & Burpee Museum
Explore the history and the hunting of treasure in our newest immersive exhibition. Delve into the technology employed by treasure hunters and focus on the people and personalities lured by the promise of prosperity. Be enticed by shipwreck and treasure site artifacts, and learn to use the tools you'd need to find a fortune. Treasure! is a joint adventure with the Burpee Museum of Natural History, and can be uncovered in the Woodward Exhibit Hall.
CITY: Rockford
12 - 15
Genoa Days 2013!
Come enjoy fireworks, great food, live bands & amusement rides at Genoa Days, June 13 - 15. Don't miss the King & Queen Scholarship Contest on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 at 8:00 PM. Sponsored by Genoa-Kingston Fire Department.
CITY: Genoa
Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza
This 2.5-acre park is dedicated to promoting peace and celebrating diversity. The plaza is located at the head of Rockford's 20-mile Perryville Path network of bicycle and recreational trails.
CITY: Loves Park
2 - 4
Festa Italiana
Festa Italiana is the second largest festival in Rockford. For one very special weekend each year, everyone who passes through the gates is an "Honorary Italian." Bring your family for great Italian food and pastries, continuous entertainment, Italian cultural exhibit, souvenirs, Bocce tournaments, carnival rides, children's crafts and much more. The festival is held on the grounds at Boylan High School.
CITY: Rockford
Lils Acres
Eight acres of beautiful landscaping and flower gardens include the Life of Christ Memorial Garden, featuring life-sized sculptures tracing the life of Christ from birth to ascension.
CITY: Monroe Center
Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum
The museum was established to preserve history and educate youth about the significant contributions made to our country by winged and wheeled vehicles.
CITY: Poplar Grove
BMO Harris Bank Center (formerly MetroCentre)
Rockford's downtown arena hosts a variety of world-class entertainment, including concerts, circuses, rodeos and family shows. The BMO Harris Bank Center is also home to the Rockford IceHogs, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks.
CITY: Rockford
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Kingston Fest & Kardboard Boat Regatta!
Kingston Fest is a craft and vendor fair, live music and games in the shady Kingston Township Park. Bring your swimsuit and try the new dual slide Water Slide. Race your friends on two huge obstacle courses! Kiddie Bouncer and slide combo are $1 for tickets, 25 cents for other children’s games. Community games will be at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. There will be horseshoe, bags and softball tournaments. The Kardboard Boat Regatta is always great family fun, watch boats made out of cardboard race on the Kishwaukee River.
CITY: Kingston
