What is there to do in Rockford? (Chicago, Naperville: travel, home)

[Go Ne]

My family and I will be in Rockford for the Regional Soccer Tournament perhaps until Wednesday and except for 2 soccer games a day, we don't have much else to do so I would love some suggestions of fun things to do.

[myrc60]

I would suggest you consider something in Chicago. It's only about an hour's drive.

[Havasu]

I myself would go to Wisconsin (there are no tolls in Wisconsin and smoother roads) Madison is a nice place to spend a day or Lake Geneva is another. Its very nice there and would be a great way to spend some time. As far as Rockford Rock Cut is a nice place and if your into Racing the Rockford Speedway is always a fun time. I hope you have a great time where ever you go. My Home

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Go Ne

My family and I will be in Rockford for the Regional Soccer Tournament perhaps until Wednesday and except for 2 soccer games a day, we don't have much else to do so I would love some suggestions of fun things to do.

Not much to do in Rockford, really. There are the Anderson Japanese Gardens, which are pretty neat and a few small waterparks, thats about it. lol You should head to Chicago or Madison, WI, as suggested. If you want to stay in the "suburbs", you can check out downtown Naperville, there are many restaurants, a riverwalk, etc, etc.

[Jeff Hill]

I don't know how old your kids are but there are things to do in Rockford. Don't let all the haters scare you.
First and foremost though.....Sportscore is completely under water. Might want to check if your tournament is still on.



Burbee Museum is a pretty nice place to kill an afternoon.
Burpee Museum of Natural History, Rockford IL


The Discovery Center is right next to it. My kids can spend all day there
Discovery Center Museum - Welcome to Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois


Magic Waters is a great water park that people from all over northern Illinois come to.
Magic Waters Waterpark - Home Page


Volcano Falls has goo-carts, miniature golf, arcade etc.
Volcano Falls


Nickelworld has a bunch of games
NickelWorld - The place to go for fun and entertainment in Rockford IL


Again, I don't know how old your kids are but Sapora Play world is like a giant indoor McDonalds playland
Rockford Park District Â*-Â*Sapora Playworld


Of course there's a plain ole' mall if you want to shop
CherryVale Mall - 815.332.2440





Let me know if you want more ideas.



Have fun

[IbeDavid]

Originally Posted by myrc60

I would suggest you consider something in Chicago. It's only about an hour's drive.

REPLY: More like 2 hours to get downtown chicago.

[IbeDavid]

Originally Posted by Go Ne

My family and I will be in Rockford for the Regional Soccer Tournament perhaps until Wednesday and except for 2 soccer games a day, we don't have much else to do so I would love some suggestions of fun things to do.

REPLY: You will definitely want to to go the Water Park at I-39 and I-90 . There is a big shopping mall , The ClockTower Inn at Route 20 and I-90 has a variety of stores and a theatre for plays , RockCut State Park at I-90 and Route 173 on the far northside of Rockford is a nice Park with Lake, and theres the Rockford Speedway in case you like car races.

[Go Ne]

Originally Posted by Jeff Hill

I don't know how old your kids are but there are things to do in Rockford. Don't let all the haters scare you.
First and foremost though.....Sportscore is completely under water. Might want to check if your tournament is still on.



Burbee Museum is a pretty nice place to kill an afternoon.
Burpee Museum of Natural History, Rockford IL


The Discovery Center is right next to it. My kids can spend all day there
Discovery Center Museum - Welcome to Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois


Magic Waters is a great water park that people from all over northern Illinois come to.
Magic Waters Waterpark - Home Page


Volcano Falls has goo-carts, miniature golf, arcade etc.
Volcano Falls


Nickelworld has a bunch of games
NickelWorld - The place to go for fun and entertainment in Rockford IL


Again, I don't know how old your kids are but Sapora Play world is like a giant indoor McDonalds playland
Rockford Park District Â*-Â*Sapora Playworld


Of course there's a plain ole' mall if you want to shop
CherryVale Mall - 815.332.2440





Let me know if you want more ideas.



Have fun

Yeah, the tournament is still on, its in sportscore 2 we are here right now actually, right by the Volcano Falls you mentioned. My kids are 13 to 19, 13 and 19 year old boys and 15 and 17 year old girls. If you don't mind, can I have some more recommendations, we are probably going to go to the mall and maybe the water park and museums.

[MsChessie]

Originally Posted by Go Ne

My family and I will be in Rockford for the Regional Soccer Tournament perhaps until Wednesday and except for 2 soccer games a day, we don't have much else to do so I would love some suggestions of fun things to do.

Rent an Ark!

[Jeff Hill]

If you hit the mall and you're looking for a place to grab a bite to eat......hit Granite City.

Great food, great atmosphere.....and if anyone there likes beer...they brew their own.

How far are you willing to travel?
There's a 6 Flags in Gurnee, which is a good hour and a half drive...but WELL worth it!
Six Flags Great America





A couple people mentioned the speedway already and so will I. Another good time for everyone
Rockford Speedway