Where to Live: Rockford, IL

Welcome to Rockford. There's plenty of culture, restaurants, and nightlife to keep you busy. It's great to raise kids and you're not very far from Chicago, the windy city.

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Quick Facts about Rockford

Early settlers in Rockford were skilled woodworkers and at one point there are 90 furniture factories in the city. Today the city is bursting with diversity and fun for the whole family. The city offers over 3,000 acres of parks and many different museums. Keep reading to find out what makes Rockford, Rockford.

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Top Neighborhoods

If you're still undecided on where you'd like to live in Rockford, take a look at its top neighborhoods.

  1. Spring Brook Rd / N Perryville Rd
  2. Guilford Rd / N Perryville Rd
  3. Spring Brook Rd / Spring Creek Rd
  4. S Perryville Rd / Newburg Rd
  5. E Riverside Blvd / N Bell School Rd
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Restaurants

If you're hungry in Rockford, check out the city's delicious restaurants.

  1. Stockholm Inn
  2. Social Urban Bar and Restaurant
  3. Lino's
  4. Tavern on Clark
  5. Machine Shed
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Culture

Rockford is brimming with history and art. Go exploring!

  1. Discovery Center Museum
  2. Burpee Museum of Natural History
  3. Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens
  4. Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House
  5. 317 Studio & Gallery
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Outdoor Recreation

Rockford is a city with tons of gardens and parks to make any nature-lover's heart sing.

  1. Forest City Queen Riverboat
  2. Anderson Japanese Gardens
  3. Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens
  4. Sinnissippi Park
  5. Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
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Nightlife

The nightlife in Rockford is full of fun. Have a night you'll never forget.

  1. Scoreboard Lounge
  2. Carlyle Brewing Co.
  3. District Bar and Grill
  4. Kryptonite
  5. Rockford Billiard Café
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School Districts

Do you have a gifted child? Give them the education they deserve at one of the top schools in Rockford.

  1. Washington Gifted Schools
  2. Thurgood Marshall School
  3. Brookview Elementary School
  4. Gregory Elementary School
  5. Arthur Froberg Elementary School