Every summer weekend, Rockford City Market hosts an outside market! Feel free to stop by and support the local Rockford vendors.

Experience panoramic views of historic downtown Rockford, Illinois, and the Rock River from 12 stories aloft. Featuring an inviting and modern atmosphere with an indoor lounge and seasonal two-tiered outdoor deck, The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge is the only one of its kind in Rockford. Serving hand-crafted signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, craft beers, and an expansive menu of shareable dishes inspired by cuisine around the world – The Top is the perfect spot for dinner or drinks.

Need a beer? Need some cheese curds? Come by Prairie Street and try to snag a table outside by the river or inside the taproom.

Anderson Japanese Gardens is a beautiful, outdoor setting that inspires the mind and energizes the soul. The twelve-acre landscape of streams, waterfalls, winding pathways, and koi-filled ponds has been rated one of North America’s highest quality Japanese gardens for more than a decade.