Kid Friendly Outings Nearby
A few of the nearby locations that are good for kids. You may also want to see the Nature and gardens section of our guidebook for more options.
Discovery Center Museum
711 N Main StI-Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 N Main StOn Google Maps you may see a large building that is no longer there. the entire area, one block square is open green space with a playground in one corner. About 9 blocks away.
Walker Playground
1598-1500 Myott AvenueOn Google Maps you may see a large building that is no longer there. the entire area, one block square is open green space with a playground in one corner. About 9 blocks away.
Restored victorian village with many historical wonders. The small town and large campus is frequently the site for encampments of reenactors for the Civil War, WWI and WWII.
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Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford RdRestored victorian village with many historical wonders. The small town and large campus is frequently the site for encampments of reenactors for the Civil War, WWI and WWII.
Close Great Local Eats
These are a few of our favorite local places for food and drink.
A favorite of Chris, the olympic has a deep and every changing selection of unique beers. It also has great food.
The Olympic Tavern
2327 N Main StA favorite of Chris, the olympic has a deep and every changing selection of unique beers. It also has great food.
Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza
408 East State StreetThe Norwegian
1402 N Main StRathskeller Rockford
1132 Auburn StPrairie Street Brewing Co. Events
200 Prairie StSocial Urban Bar & Restaurant
509 E State StKuma's Asian Bistro
420 E State StOctane InterLounge
124 N Main StIrish Rose Saloon
519 E State StWebsite: https://www.irishrosesaloon.net/
Sisters Thai Cafe
514 E State StRockford Roasting Company
416 N Main StGreat local coffee. No menu.
Nature and Gardens
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318 Spring Creek RdNicholas Conservatory & Gardens
1354 N 2nd StKlehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S Main StSinnissippi Park/golf Course
Sinnissippi Park/golf CourseRock Cut State Park
7223 Harlem RdSearls Park
4950 Safford Rd