This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Rockford, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A.

Originally founded in 1834 by Germanicus Kent, the city of Rockford has grown to be the third largest city in Illinois. Rockford is located approximately 77 mi (124 km) northwest of Chicago and 78 mi (125 km) southwest of Milwaukee, providing easy access to major highways and rail services. The city’s interaction with and preservation of its natural environments has created many opportunities for visitors, including exploring the city's river, gardens and forests at Anderson Gardens, Davis Park, Downtown Rockford, Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden and the Severson Dells Environmental Education Center. Other Rockford attractions include a 39-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton at the Burpee Museum of Natural History, over 180 hands-on exhibits at the Discovery Center Museum, 20th-century art exhibits at the Rockford Art Museum and Wild West Days at the Midway Village and Museum Center.