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Rockford weather essentials

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May
67°F 19°C
46°F 7°C
4 in 9 cm
Jun
76°F 24°C
55°F 12°C
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80°F 26°C
59°F 15°C
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79°F 26°C
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72°F 22°C
49°F 9°C
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59°F 15°C
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Anderson Japanese Gardens
Anderson Japanese Gardens
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#1 of 12 attractions in Rockford
5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Owner description: This 12-acre Japanese garden includes a Guest House and Tea House as well as the other buildings, sculptures and strolling... more » Owner description: This 12-acre Japanese garden includes a Guest House and Tea House as well as the other buildings, sculptures and strolling paths. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
Discovery Center Museum
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#2 of 12 attractions in Rockford
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Children's Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Weis Morris DaySpa Salon
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#3 of 12 attractions in Rockford
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  4.6 miles from city center
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens
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#4 of 12 attractions in Rockford
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: It is a Victorian mansion with a Native American burial mound, the original pioneer site of Rockford, and the home of the... more » Owner description: It is a Victorian mansion with a Native American burial mound, the original pioneer site of Rockford, and the home of the famous Sock Monkey. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Burpee Museum of Natural History
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#5 of 12 attractions in Rockford
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

The Burpee Museum of Natural History is a small but interesting museum along the Riverfront in Rockford. One must see Jane, the young T-Rex, as well as other Natural History... more »

Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
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#6 of 12 attractions in Rockford
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
This year-round garden, which started as a commercial nursery, includes 155 acres of trees, trees and more trees.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
Midway Village & Museum Center
Midway Village & Museum Center
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#7 of 12 attractions in Rockford
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: This 137-acre site recreates village life at the turn of the 20th century. The 24 buildings in the village include many... more » Owner description: This 137-acre site recreates village life at the turn of the 20th century. The 24 buildings in the village include many actually from the era. The Museum features exhibitions of Rockford's major industries. The property also includes a Doll Museum and the Old Millhouse. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  4.7 miles from city center
Sinnissippi Park
Sinnissippi Park
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#8 of 12 attractions in Rockford
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
On the banks of the Rock River, this park includes beautiful gardens and a popular jogging, walking and nature path.
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
La Paloma Gardens
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#9 of 12 attractions in Rockford
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
CoCo Key Water Resort
CoCo Key Water Resort
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#10 of 12 attractions in Rockford
2.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: At CoCo Key we make kids happy! Combining the relaxation and enchantment of the Keys with the wild excitement of a 60,000... more » Owner description: At CoCo Key we make kids happy! Combining the relaxation and enchantment of the Keys with the wild excitement of a 60,000 square foot indoor water park, your family’s tropical getaway is all right here. Whether splashing for just a day or staying at the Best Western Clock Tower Resort with one of our signature overnight packages, Rockford’s CoCo Key is Illinois' most complete indoor water park experience. « less
Attraction type  Water Parks
Distance  5.9 miles from city center
Skateland
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
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Elliot Park Skate Park
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Attraction type  Parks
Distance  6.1 miles from city center
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