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CHERRY VALLEY
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CherryVale Mall
7200 Harrison Avenue
The region’s largest enclosed shopping center with more than 130 stores featuring Macy's, Sears, Bergner's and JC Penney. Hungry? A seven-unit Pavilion Food Court, in addition to other food and specialty food choices located throughout the mall. Children's play area, stroller and wheel chair rental. Monday – Saturday: 10am to 9pm and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
815-332-2440
www.shopcherryvalemall.com
Competition Grand Prix
7215 CherryVale North Boulevard
Family racing fun for all ages! Family go-karting facility offering single and double seat go-karts. 1500-foot banked road course. Check out our kiddie track! Party and group discounts available. Open April - October (weather permitting). Hours vary. Call ahead.
815-332-9647
Earl F. Elliot Park & Golf Course
888 South Lyford Road
This 18-hole championship course has 6,393 yards of rolling terrain, large trees, and spacious greens. Par is 72. A special feature is the lighted driving range which is open evenings. Clubhouse and snack shop.
815-332-5130
Historic Downtown Cherry Valley
A brick main street, lined by green turn-of-the-century street lamps. Cherry Valley's downtown district is home to numerous eating establishments, gifts shops, and other businesses. 110 acre park with 15 acre lake along the beautiful Kiswaukee River. Seasonal events throughout the year.
815-332-3441
www.cherryvalley.org
Kegel Motorcycle Company & Kegel’s Diner
7125 Harrison Avenue
Visit the world’s oldest, family-owned Harley-Davidson dealership. The award-winning 45,000 square-foot facility is stocked with one of the most extensive selections of Genuine Harley-Davidson products. Within the dealership you will also find Kegel's Harley Diner, the only one of its kind in the midwest.
815-332-7125
www.kegelmotorcycles.com
Magic Waters Waterpark
7820 CherryVale North Boulevard
The Midwest's #1 summer fun spot, featuring Splash Blaster water roller coaster, Splash Magic Island tree house, the Abyss tube ride, a 700,000 gallon wave pool Splash River ride, five-story high water slides, tube slides, sand beach volleyball, a little lagoon play area for smaller children, complete food and beverage concessions, gift shops, and much more! Open daily: Memorial Day - Labor Day.
815-332-3260 or 800-373-1679
www.magicwaterswaterpark.com
Newburg Village Golf Club
253 Club House Drive
The area's newest 9-hole facility, featuring a clubhouse and snack shop. Located on the former site of the village of Newburg, it was voted the area's best greens.
815-332-9002
Pepper Creek
7295 Harrison Avenue
Offering the region's largest and finest collection of candles, a tremendous assortment of musically tuned windchimes, and a diverse collection of home accents. Greenhouse features superb annuals, perennials, shrubs, indoor and holiday plants.
815-332-2103
Quilter’s General Store
6903 Harrison Avenue
A quilter’s favorite! Located in a stately farmhouse, this “country in the city” boasts 1,000+ bolts of fabric, books, patterns, notions, classes and select gift items. Open daily: 10am to 5pm, Sundays: 12pm to 4pm.
815-397-5160
Ski Rack Patio & Bike
1975 Pawlisch Drive
Stop in any time of the year and we will have something for you, from the region's best selection of winter gear to patio furniture that will make your deck the envy of the neighborhood. If you need a bike to ride through beautiful Cherry Valley, we can help you with our wide selection.
815-332-9601
The Cherry Bowl
7171 Cherry Vale North Boulevard
Headquarters of the Pro Women's Bowling Association. 32-lane bowling center, snack bar, lounge, video arcade, private banquet facilities. Family fun for all ages.
815-332-9595
The District at CherryVale
7200 Harrison Avenue
Opening in November 2007! The region's first and only lifestyle center that will feature upscale fashion retailers including Coldwater Creek, Chico's, Talbot's, Jos A. Banks, Lane Bryant /Cacique, Bonworth. Also announced: Barnes & Noble, Portrait Innovations and Granite City Food & Brewer
Valley Orchard
811 East State Street
Open in July for u-pick raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Open September through mid-November featuring several varieties of apples, 100% pure cider, honey, raspberries, jams, jellies , syrups, caramel apples and fresh produce. Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
815-332-9696
Winnebago County Forest Preserves
Right in the heart of Cherry Valley is a beautiful corridor of forest preserves offering scenery, wildlife and diverse recreational opportunities, and some of the county's most interesting geologic features such as forests, wetlands, and prairie openings. Five forest preserves comprising 2,167 acres, border the Kishwaukee River, a popular conoeing and tubing waterway.
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LOVES PARK
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Carlson Ice Arena and Playworld
4150 North Perryville Road
Year-round indoor ice rink with figure skating, hockey, broom ball, parties, lessons and exhibitions. Playworld is an indoor three-level soft playground for children 5 to 12, with Tiny Tots Play Space for toddlers. Skate shop, sub shop, video game room, ballet school. Monday - Friday: noon to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
815-969-4069
Rock Cut State Park
7318 Harlem Road
On 162-acre Pierce Lake and 52-acre Olson Lake, with 272 tent and RV sites on 3,000 acres. Electrical hook-ups, showers, lake swimming, fishing, playgrounds, boat launches, picnicking,paddleboat/canoe/ motorboat rentals, concessions, dump stations. Trails for biking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
815-885-3311
Rockford Speedway
9572 Forest Hills Road
Racing like you’ve never seen! Nascar racing on the high bank quarter mile asphalt racetrack, stock car and novelty races. April - October: Wednesday and Saturday. Gates open at 5 p.m. Call for schedule.
815-633-1500
Ski Broncs Water Ski Show
Shorewood Park, entrance off of Evelyn Ave
Ranked #3 nationally, the Ski Broncos wow spectators with their theatrical and athletic entertainment. Great fun for the family. Concessions available. Mid May - Labor Day: Wednesday and Friday: 7 p.m.
815-654-1155
Volcano Falls Adventure Park
7602 Rock Valley Parkway
Rockford’s newest adventure park with sports for all ages! Play miniature golf on the ground-shaking Volcano Course under the shadow of a 3-story erupting volcano or take it easy on the 9-hole Palm Course. Sharpen your sports skills in batting cages and the area’s only soccer cages, or take off around the fast and challenging go-cart track. Other attractions include a kiddie go-cart track, an arcade game room and a snack bar. Summer hours: Sunday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
815-282-2100
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ROCKFORD
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Aldeen Golf Club
1902 Reid Farm Road
Aldeen features five sets of tees, with water hazards looming on 12 of 18 holes. Expertly manicured bent grass tees, greens, and fairways throughout. Par 72. The Practice Center offers 75 grass tee stations, two short game areas, two practice bunkers, and a 14,000 sq. ft. putting green. In 2007, the Practice Centre was totally redone. It includes a huge "off-the-grass" (no mats) driving range with numerous greens and bunkers plus rangefinders to help the golfer determine distance and several chipping and putting greens.
815-282-4653
www.aldeengolfclub.com
Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Road
Number One rated Japanese Garden in North America. The ten acre attraction includes three different gardens; 12th century Japanese garden, a 16th Century Japanese garden and a modern day garden; with waterfalls, wild birds, authentic Japanese tea and guest houses, and ponds stocked with aquatic life. The Garden is fully open May 1st - October 31st: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: noon to 4 p.m. The new Visitor Center will be opening year round starting in April 2008 with a new food service operation and meeting room space.
815-229-9390
www.andersongardens.org
Atwood Homestead Golf Course
8990 Old River Road
Beautiful golf course for all to enjoy.
815-623-2411
www.wcfpd.org
Booker T. Washington Community Center
524 Kent Street
Established in 1917—when Rockford’s black populace numbered under 400—as a club for 6,000 World War I black officers and soldiers stationed at the nearby Camp Grant. Today, the center provides a strong setting and membership for educational, outreach and social programs for the African American community.
815-968-8861
Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 North Main Street
Meet JANE, the most complete juvenile T.rex in the world! Also, explore the Rockford region’s habitants, see a 300-million year old replica Tropical coal forest; GeoScience; T-rex Island; Wooly Mammoth Island; and The First People exhibits. Special events, exhibits, store. Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.; summer and school holidays.
815-965-3433
www.burpee.org
Camp Grant Museum
1004 Samuelson Road
An original Camp Grant building housing the Command Post Restaurant and museum. Striving to preserve some of Rockford's local history of men and women who lived, worked, and defended our Country during the Camp's existence for future generations to remember. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm; and Saturday, 9am to 1pm; or by appointment.
815-395-0679
Coco Key Water Resort
7801 East State Street
With over 60,000 sq. ft. of water adventures, Coco Key Water Resort offers an authentic Key West experience. From thrilling water slides, an activity pool, dip in theatre, adventure river, indoor/outdoor spa, interactive play island, outdoor splash pad, snack bar, lounge, arcade, cabanas, birthday parties, group events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
815-398-6000
Coronado Theatre
314 North Main Street
Magnificent “entertainment baroque” movie palace and vaudeville hall built in 1927 for $1.5 million and restored and renovated in 2000 for $18.5 million. Home to 150+ stage events annually, including Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Rockford Dance Company, Rockford Community Concert Association and Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society, Broadway road shows, big-name singers and comedians.
Theatre: 815-968-5222 Ticket info: 815-968-5600
Discovery Center Museum
711 North Main Street
Children’s museum with 200+ hands-on arts and science exhibits, planetarium, working TV studio, robotics lab, outdoor science park. Special events exhibits store. Summer hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
815-963-6769
www.discoverycentermuseum.org
Erlander Home Museum
404 South Third Street
Brick home built in 1871 by Swedish family, operated by Swedish Historical Society. Exhibits of furniture, china, clothing art, immigrant artifacts. Special events. Sunday: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m, Wednesday - Friday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
815-963-5559
www.swedishhistorical.org
East State Street Antiques Malls
5301 & 5411 East State Street
Come spend a day with us - we are that big! Located on the south side of East State Street (Business Rt 20) at New Towne Drive. Open daily 10 am - 9 pm.
815-229-4004 and 815-226-1566
www.ssantiques.com
Ethnic Heritage Museum
1129 South Main Street
Six-room house, built in 1890, with a blend of ethnic groups. Each room’s sponsored by an ethnic group: African American, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian and Polish.
815-962-7402
Forest City Queen and Trolley “Car 36”
324 North Madison Street
Discover the Rock River aboard the Forest City Queen. Hourly rides with narrative, offering a variety of cruises. Take a trip along Rockford’s historic riverfront on the trolley. June - September. Call for schedule.
815-987-8894
Graham-Ginstra House
1115 South Main Street
Built in 1857 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this ornate home museum is Italianate in style and beautifully maintained.
815-703-4587
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden
2715 South Main Street
Something to see every time of year. Take a self-guided walk on paved path or make reservations for guided tour through living museum of trees, shrubs, gardens. Gift shop, botanical library. Daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Summer: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
815-965-8146
www.klehm.org
La Di Da
1416 N. Main Street
La Di Da is a unique blend of old and new: antiques and gifts as well as accessories for you and your home. Included are purses, jewelry, sock and tights, seasonal decor and an assortment of greeting cards which frequently have our customer laughing out loud. Tuesday to Saturday, 10a.m. to 4p.m. Extended hours in summer, call for details.
815-962-1234
Lockwood Park
5209 Safford Road
40+ acres of hills, meadows, woods, and stream…Trailside Equestrian Center offers trail, pony and wagon rides, horseback riding lessons. Farm petting corral, playground. Saturday - Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
815-987-8809
Memorial Hall
211 North Main Street
Memorial Hall is a tribute to Winnebago County citizens who have served in the Armed Forces. Large wall plaques list names of fallen soldiers, display cases house Armed Services artifacts, renovated second-floor auditorium used by cultural groups.
815-969-1999
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
415 North Church Street
The oldest continuous community music organization in the US. MPAC presents quality music through live performances by local and world-renowned artists.
815-964-9713
MetroCentre
300 Elm Street & Route 2
This 10,000 seat arena hosts concerts, motorsports, family shows, conventions and trade shows. It is home to the Rockford Ice Hogs (UHL) professional hockey team and the Rockford Lightning, a Continental Basketball Association (CBA) professional basketball team. Call ahead, days and hours vary per event.
815-968-5600
Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Road
Featuring 24 authentically restored/ furnished homes, shops and civic buildings depicting life at turn-of-the-century. Old Dolls’ House Museum features collection of recreated doll houses/miniatures. Summer hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
815-397-9112
www.midwayvillage.com
Music in the Park
1401 North Second Street
Free outdoor concerts showcasing a variety of music styles. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Tuesday and Thursday: 7:30 p.m. June 12- August 16.
815-987-8800
Riverfront Museum Park
711 North Main Street
Home of the Discovery Center Museum, the Rockford Art Museum, Northern Illinois Public Radio, Rockford Dance Company and the offices of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.
815-972-2800
Riverview Ice House
324 North Madison Street
Indoor twin-rink skating facility featuring year-round figure skating, hockey, broomball, parties/outings, skating lessons, competitions and exhibitions. Daily: call ahead for hours.
815-963-7408
Rockford Art Museum
711 North Main Street
Largest art museum in Illinois, outside of Chicago, with a dozen annual exhibits of 19th and 20th Century American art, plus favorites from the permanent collection. Special events, traveling exhibits, museum store. Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
815-968-2787
www.rockfordartmuseum.org
Rockford Symphony Orchestra
711 North Main Street
Each season brings spirited performances by Rockford's own talented symphony orchestra plus great appearances by nationally known artists in Rockford's ornate Coronado Theatre and summer concerts at Starlight Theatre.
815-965-0049
www.rockfordsymphony.com
Severson Dells Environmental
Education Center, 8786 Montague Road
396 unspoiled acres with an unusual 90% concentration of native wildflowers. Butterfly garden, paved trail, 2.5 miles of trails (some paved), gift shop, aquarium, indoor beehive, nature walks and art events. Preserve open dawn–dusk. Center open Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday:
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
815-335-2915
Sinnissippi Park
1300 & 1401 North Second Street
Spectacular events such as: Illinois State Snow Sculpting Competition, Festival of Lights and Rock River Raft Race. Featuring recreational path, lagoon and greenhouse with displays. Daily: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Greenhouse–April - November: daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
815-987-8800
Starlight Theatre
Rock Valley College, 3301 North Mulford Road
The area’s oldest outdoor summer theater offers four musical productions in June and July.
815-921-2160
Summerwood Amphitheatre
2223 North Mulford Road
Outdoor performances by nationally known, Christian-oriented artists at the largest outdoor Christian amphitheater in the Midwest. Family-oriented environment with children's programs.
815-877-7046
www.summerwood.info
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
411 Kent Street
Standing like a lonely sentinel from the romantic past, the 1865 Cottage contains original furnishings, art and journals of the Tinker family. New Visitor’s Center! Tuesday - Sunday: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. for guided tours, groups by appointment.
815-964-2424
www.tinkercottage.com
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Historic Rockton
Main Street at Blackhawk Boulevard
Visit this friendly, historical village…over two blocks of shopping or stop by the Talcott Library or the Old Stone Church.
815-624-7625
Macktown Golf Course
2221 Freeport Road
Beautiful golf course for all to enjoy.
815-624-7510
www.wcfpd.org
Main Street Antique Mall
203 West Main Street
General line of antiques & collectibles, including primitives, glassware, pottery, vintage jewelry and Indian baskets. Over 30 dealers. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 12pm - 4pm
815-624-7514
Stephen Mack Home, Whitman Trading Post and Visitors Center
2221 Freeport Road, Macktown Forest Preserve, Route 75
The original first frame house west of Chicago, built in 1839 by Stephen Mack, the first white settler in Winnebago County. Listed on National Register of Historic Places. June t- Labor Day: Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
815-624-4200
www.wcfpd.org
Williams Tree Farm
4661 Yale Bridge Road
Illinois’ largest tree farm, free horsedrawn wagon rides, gift shop, Candy Cane Cafe, reindeer and other animal friends, maze, covered bridge and more.
815-624-7579
www.williamstreefarm.com
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ROSCOE
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Historic Auto Attractions
13825 Metric Drive
More than 70 historic autos and artifacts, including presidential limousines, a Secret Service limo from Kennedy’s assassination, Johnny Cash’s “one piece at a time” car, Eva Perrone’s armored limo, Al Capone’s car and movie cars such as the Batmobile. Open: April – October: hours vary–phone ahead.
815-389-7917
Ledges Golf Course
7111 McCurry Road
Beautiful golf course for all to enjoy.
815-389-0979
www.wcfpd.org
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SHIRLAND
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Sand Bluff Bird Observatory
10602 Haas Road
See migrating birds banded and released. Located at Colored Sands Forest Preserve. March through May and September - November: Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
815-629-2671
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SOUTH BELOIT
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Blackhawk Farms Raceway
15538 Prairie Road
Enjoy sports car, motorcycle and go-kart road racing, plus off-road and motorcycle dirt track.
815-389-2000
Roscoe Antique Mall
1019 Gardener Street (west of Route 75 and Hwy 251)
75 plus dealers in 20,000 square foot air conditioned building. Quality antiques from 1860's to 1960's. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 363 days a year.
815-389-8800
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THOMSON
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McGinnis Melon Market
2200 Route 84
Melon, produce and Christmas trees are some of the items found in this indoor/ outdoor market.
815-259-2245
Thomson Depot Museum
907 Main Street
Unique wooden depot fully restored contains railroad memorabilia and museum of York township pioneer life. May - September: Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed all major holidays except Memorial Day.
815-259-2361
U.S. Thomson Causeway
Lewis Avenue
Approximately 131 camping sites with hook-ups available. On the Mississippi River with wildlife viewing, bird watching, canoeing, fishing, hiking, nature programs and playground for children.
815-259-3628
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