Things to Do
There are a variety of forest preserves, breweries, coffee shops, and fall activities in the area. These are just some of our favorites!
Activities
Edwards Apple Orchard West
8218 Cemetery Rd, Winnebago, IL 61088, USA
(815) 963-2261
There's also a location in Poplar Grove with a much bigger retail area.
Discovery Center Museum
711 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA
(815) 963-6769
Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA
(815) 965-3433
Rock Cut State Park
7223 West Lane Rd, Loves Park, IL, USA
(815) 885-3311
Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61107 USA
815-229-9390
Hard Rock Casino Rockford
7801 E State St, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
(779) 269-9010
Our Favorite Breweries
Generations Brewing Company
1400 S Adams Ave, Freeport, IL 61032, USA
(815) 616-5941
G5 Brewing Company
1895 Gateway Blvd, Beloit, WI 53511, USA
(608) 368-7492
More Brewing Company
13980 Automall Dr, Huntley, IL 60142, USA
(630) 501-1519
Coffee Shops
Meg's Daily Grind
1141 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
(815) 316-8785
Also another location on Perryville Road.
My Cafè Amorè
125 E State St Suite E, Cherry Valley, IL 61016, USA
Inzombia Coffee
306 E State St, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
(779) 423-0933