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Rockford Tourism and Sightseeing
Illinois' Rockford Region is just a hop, skip and jump from Chicago's hustle and bustle - in the rolling, beautiful hills of Northern Illinois. When it comes to size, we're a Big City. When it comes to low-cost, no-hassle things to do, we're a Small Town. Best of all, you'll find Real, Original experiences you won't find anywhere else.  Skip to Best Time to Visit. Visitor Information. View Map.


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Burpee Museum of Natural History
Burpee Museum of Natural History Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Museum in Rockford, IL USA

The award-winning exhibit, Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur, explores the history of the young T. rex skeleton found by Burpee researchers in the badlands of Montana, called one of the ten most important dinosaur discoveries in the past 100 years.


Discovery Center Museum
Discovery Center Museum Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Museum in Rockford, IL USA


 Ethnic Heritage Museum/Graham Ginestra House
Ethnic Heritage Museum/Graham Ginestra House things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Museum in Rockford, IL USA

Six Ethnic Galleries and Historic Graham Ginestra House ETHNIC HERITAGE MUSEUM and GRAHAM-GINESTRA HOUSE ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Registration: Ethnic Heritage Museum Welcome Center 1129 So. Main St. Rockford, Illinois 61101 Hours: Sundays 2-4 p.m. Call 815 962-7402 to schedule a docent guided group tour other week days.

Ethnic Heritage Museum
Ethnic Heritage Museum things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Museum in Rockford, IL USA

Six nationalities that helped shape the cultural region are represented in this home museum, built in 1850. Galleries: African American, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, and Hispanic. Six nationalities that helped shape the cultural region are represented in this home museum, built in 1850.

Klehm Arboretum
Klehm Arboretum
Museum in Rockford, IL USA

Tour this 155-acre "living museum filled with spectacular gardens and rare trees with a guide or on your own. A 1.8 mile, handicapped-accessible paved path winds through the arboretum plus many secondary, chipped trails. Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a 155-acre "living museum filled with spectacular gardens and rare trees.


Rockford Rage Roller Derby v Dubuque Bomb Squad
Rockford Rage Roller Derby v Dubuque Bomb Squad things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Sport in Rockford, IL USA

Flat Track Roller Derby The Rockford Rage are bringing derby back to Rockford! Join us Saturday, May 12th for our second game at the UW Health Sports Factory as we take on Dubuque Bomb Squad Roller Derby. Doors open at 6:00 PM, game starts at 6:30 PM.

Tinker Swiss Cottage
Tinker Swiss Cottage things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Museum in Rockford, IL USA

A rare example of Victorian exotic architecture, this 1865 Swiss cottage, was built by early Rockford industrialist and Rockford mayor Robert Tinker.

Bert Kreischer: Tops Off World Tour at BMO Center
Bert Kreischer: Tops Off World Tour at BMO Center things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Tomorrow, Mar 26, 2023 (Sunday) Theater event in Rockford, IL USA

Bert Kreischer: Tops Off World Tour March 26, 2023 at BMO Center in Rockford, IL 7:00PM

Blackened (Metallica Tribute Show) at District Bar and Grill
Blackened (Metallica Tribute Show) at District Bar and Grill things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Next Month, Apr 29, 2023 (Saturday) Concert event in Rockford, IL USA

Blackened (Metallica Tribute Show) April 29, 2023 at District Bar and Grill in Rockford, IL 8:00PM


Blink 182 Tribute show (Blank 281) at District Bar and Grill
Blink 182 Tribute show (Blank 281) at District Bar and Grill things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Next Month, Apr 28, 2023 (Friday) Concert event in Rockford, IL USA

Blink 182 Tribute show (Blank 281) April 28, 2023 at District Bar and Grill in Rockford, IL 9:00PM

Bluey's Big Play at Coronado Performing Arts Center
Bluey's Big Play at Coronado Performing Arts Center things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Jun 29, 2023 (Thursday) Theater event in Rockford, IL USA

Bluey's Big Play June 29, 2023 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL 6:00PM

Crowder at Coronado Performing Arts Center
Crowder at Coronado Performing Arts Center things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Jun 25, 2023 (Sunday) Concert event in Rockford, IL USA

Crowder June 25, 2023 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL 6:00PM

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Aug 12, 2023 (Saturday) Concert event in Rockford, IL USA

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons August 12, 2023 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL 8:00PM

George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour
George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
May 20, 2023 (Saturday) Theater event in Rockford, IL USA

George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour May 20, 2023 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL 7:00PM

Madagascar the Musical at Coronado Performing Arts Center
Madagascar the Musical at Coronado Performing Arts Center things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Next Month, Apr 13, 2023 (Thursday) Theater event in Rockford, IL USA

Madagascar the Musical April 13, 2023 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL 7:00PM

Nielsen Chorale & RSO Present - Carmina Burana
Nielsen Chorale & RSO Present - Carmina Burana things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Mothers Day Weekend, May 13, 2023 (Saturday) Theater event in Rockford, IL USA

Nielsen Chorale & RSO Present - Carmina Burana May 13, 2023 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL 7:30PM

One Night of Queen at Coronado Performing Arts Center
One Night of Queen at Coronado Performing Arts Center things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Tomorrow, Mar 26, 2023 (Sunday) Concert event in Rockford, IL USA

One Night of Queen March 26, 2023 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL 7:00PM

OVERTIME x CRUCIFIX: Scars and Stripes Tour in Rockford
OVERTIME x CRUCIFIX: Scars and Stripes Tour in Rockford things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
May 04, 2023 (Thursday) Concert event in Rockford, IL USA

OVERTIME x CRUCIFIX: Scars and Stripes Tour in Rockford May 04, 2023 at District Bar and Grill in Rockford, IL 8:00PM

PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
May 16, 2023 (Tuesday) Theater event in Rockford, IL USA

PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite May 16, 2023 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL 6:00PM

PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
May 17, 2023 (Wednesday) Theater event in Rockford, IL USA

PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite May 17, 2023 at Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL 6:00PM

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Best Time to Visit Rockford


The best time to visit Rockford is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Rockford


Month Low Avg High
January 10.8 19.0 27.2
February 16.3 24.7 33.0
March 26.7 36.1 45.5
April 36.8 47.9 59.1
May 47.9 59.6 71.2
June 57.6 68.8 79.9
July 62.6 72.9 83.1
August 60.9 70.9 80.9
September 51.8 62.8 73.9
October 40.1 51.0 61.8
November 29.0 37.2 45.5
December 16.9 24.4 32.0

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