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737 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103 | Phone: 815.965.3433 The Education Department of Burpee Museum enjoys a reputation among area educators for providing high quality educational programming. The education staff and volunteer docents are uniquely qualified to give your students an educational experience in a visually exciting setting. Our dedicated staff members are professionals with classroom experience. Tours are structured, designed to meet the needs of your class, and include hands-on experiences and dialogue between the museum educator and students. Burpee Museum is the perfect destination for a focused field trip not so large as to be intimidating but with enough to satisfy any enquiring mind! All our tours and workshops are aligned to the Illinois State Goals for Learning. Upon arrival, groups are met by their tour guide, who assists with coats, lunches, bathrooms etc. Once the tour starts, everyone can relax and enjoy themselves with the tour guide taking the lead .The guide stays with the group throughout their scheduled time and directs the group to the lunch room or the front lobby for departure at the end of the visit.
711 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103 | Phone: 815.963.6769 The amazing Discovery Center Museum is full of over 250 exciting hands-on exhibits spread over a two-floor area. Out in the museum's backyard, visitors can explore Rock River Discovery Park, a giant, multi-level science park with a hands-on twist! The museum also hosts traveling exhibits, special events and programs throughout the year.
2715 S Main Street, Rockford, IL 61102 Explore every season in the Heart of the Arboretum District: majestic colors of fall, hundreds of blooming crabapples in spring, butterfly gardens in summer, and snow-covered evergreens in winter.
Starlight Theatre at Rock Valley College 3301 North Mulford, Rockford, IL 61114 | Phone: 815.921.2160 | Map Starlight Theatre, the longest-running summer theatre program in the Rockford area, draws an average of 40,000 people to the Rock Valley College campus each June, July & August. The architecturally renowned Bengt Sjostrom Theatre, was designed by Jeanne Gang and Studio Gang Architects. It was completely renovated in 2003, providing a stunning outdoor backdrop for the talented Starlight Theatre performers.
314 North Main, Rockford, IL 61101 | Phone: 815.968.2722 Beginning in 2007, the historic Coronado Theatre, Rockford's Crown Jewel, will add an annual Coronado Presents season of live performances to its line-up, as it becomes a regional performing arts center and an anchor for downtown. The Coronado Presents series will include a variety of musical and entertainment shows, appealing to audiences of all ages and demographics.
401 North Main, Rockford, IL 61101 | Phone: 815.987.8800 Sinnissippi Park is located at 1400 N. 2nd Street Sinnissippi Gardens at 1300 N. 2nd Street in Rockford, Illinois Gather your family and friends to enjoy the twentieth annual Holiday Festival of Lights in Sinnissippi Park. The holiday light displays are created by local groups and businesses. Displays will be lit beginning November 30, then Friday through Sunday evenings December 5 through December 28, from 5 to 10 pm. Admission is $1 per car; $5 per bus. And, don't miss the Holiday Tree in Sinissippi Gardens. You can drop off your letter to Santa at the "North Pole Express" mailbox through December 19...include a return address for Santa's reply.
200 Y Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61107 | Phone: 815.987.2252 Founded in 1876, the YMCA of Rock River Valley is one of the largest non-profit community service organizations in northern Illinois. We work hard to meet the health and human service needs of our members and the citizens of the communities we serve. YMCA stands for Young Men's Christian Association, but don't misinterpret this to mean that the Y is only for "young" Christian men. From its start more than 150 years ago, when George Williams founded the YMCA in London, England as a substitute Bible study and prayer for life on the streets, the YMCA was unusual because it crossed the rigid lines that separated all the different churches and social classes in England in those days. This openness is a trait that we recognize and embrace even today - that our strength is in the people we bring together - Your YMCA is for all people of all faiths, races, ages, abilities and incomes. Your YMCA's financial assistance policy ensures that no one is turned away for reasons of inability to pay.
6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL 61107 | Phone: 815.397.9112 Midway Village Museum was organized in 1968 by the Swedish, Harlem and Rockford Historical Societies for the purpose of collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of the Rockford area. It began with a donation of land by the Severin Family and has grown dramatically since. In 1972, the original museum site was located on eleven acres donated by the Severin Family; today the site is 137 acres. The original 10,000 sq. ft. Museum Center facility opened in 1974. The Industrial Gallery opened in 1976. In 1986 the Exhibition Hall was built to link the previous two buildings together. In 1988, more galleries were opened, including the Aviation Gallery and the Carlson Education Gallery. Across the parking lot, the Old Dolls’ House Museum was opened that same year. Today, the 52,700 sq. ft Museum Center houses seven exhibition galleries, collections storage, classrooms, workrooms, administrative offices, library, audio-visual room, and the Museum Store. The 2000 renovation of the History Building made the facility handicap accessible and made the Museum Center more visitor friendly. The collections have grown to almost 80,000 objects, including three-dimensional pieces, structures, textiles, and archival material. The development of Midway Village began in 1974. The Village is representative of a typical rural town in Northern Illinois at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Midway Village features 26 historical structures, including a general store, hardware store, print shop, blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, town hall, police station, plumbing shop, bank, hotel, hospital, fire station, church, barber shop, law office, two barns, and four farm houses
Best Western Clock Tower Resort | 7801 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 | Phone: 866.754.6958 Co Key Water Resort combines the relaxation and enchantment of the Keys with the wild excitement of a 60,000+ square-feet of indoor water park. It’s always sunny and 84 degrees at CoCo Key, where a selection of signature attractions and features are available for all ages! CoCo Key Water Resort offers a real Key West water adventure. From the thrilling Shark Slam, Gator Gush, and Barracuda Blast water slides, to the Coral Reef Cavern Activity pool, Dip in Theatre, Coconut Grove adventure river, Palm Grotto indoor/outdoor spa, Parrot’s Perch interactive play island, Pizza Hut Express and snack bar, private cabanas, group and birthday rooms, there is something for everyone.
7820 CherryVale North Blvd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 | Phone: 800.373.1679 or 815.966.2442 Magic Waters Waterpark is Waves of Fun! The Rockford Park District operates this family-friendly waterpark with high standards for safety, cleanliness, and friendly customer service. We’re close by and a good value, so you can spend an enjoyable day together at an affordable vacation destination!
Main Library | 215 N Wyman Street, Rockford, IL 6110 | Phone: 815.965.7606
Located on the western bank of the beautiful Rock River in the heart of Rockford's downtown River District, this original Carnegie building was opened in 1903 and continues to be a cornerstone of the Rockford community.
Rock Valley College- Starlight & Studio Theatre 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61114 | Phone: 815.921.2151 The premise of Starlight Theatre has always been to provide a creative outlet for both students and the community. Starlight is a place where people work together to provide a positive, affordable, and accessible cultural activity showcasing the beautiful setting and amazing talent that the community possesses.
Many things have changed throughout the Starlight's history but one thing has always remained the same:
3190 West Rockton Road, Rockton, IL 61072 | Phone: 815.624.4143 Nygren Wetland Preserve is a 721-acre tract near the confluence of the Rock River & Pecatonica River, making it an important stopover and nesting spot for many species of birds including Sandhill Cranes. The Natural Land Institute, a private, not-for-profit land conservation organization, owns the preserve and began restoration of prairies, wetlands and woodlands to the area in 2000. Access to the Dianne Nora Nature Trail at the preserve is from Rockton Road opoosite Hansberry Road, through land owned by Rockton Township. Walking is of moderate difficuty on the 2.5 mile grass foot path. The trail is open from dawn to dusk to hikers and cross-country skiers. A small parking area is provided. Water and restrooms are not available. Horses, other pets, bicycles and vehicular traffice are prohibited. The trail will be closed during critical wildlife breeding and migration seasons, when water levels are high and for vegetation management. The preserve entrance is at 2810 W. Rockton Road is open for special events and to volunteers who help with stewardship. Group tours are available by calling 815.964.6666.
100 State Street, Madison, WI 53703 | Phone: 608.256.6445 If you're looking to spend quality time with your children, you've come to the right place! MM offers a unique opportunity to have fun learning alongside your child, building memories that lasts a lifetime. Our hands-on exhibits and programs are designed to inspire lifelong learning through play, celebrating children's imaginations. come on it and see why we're consistently rated a Madison favorite. We're located on the first block of State Street putting you and your family just steps away from the Capitol, museums and restaurants.
Legoland Discovery Center - Chicago, IL Streets of Woodfield | 601 N Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 | Phone: 847.592.9700 Bring the family out for an adventure at this giant indoor Lego world, featuring hands-on Lego activities and theme park attractions. Guests can enjoy such fabulous attractions as the brand new Technicycle ride, a Lego factory tour, the Dragon Ride, and the 4D movie theatre. Build your own Lego creations with the help of the a Master Model Builder.
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | Phone: 312.939.2438 Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever gotten eye-to-eye with a dolphin? Or met a penquin on a stroll to the South Pole? Or immersed yourself in an Amazo flooded forest? At Shedd, it's all possible.
1300 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 | Phone: 312.922.7827 The Adler Planetarium is located on Lake Shore Drive at Chicago's Museum Campus. Opened in 1930 as the first planetarium in the western hemisphere, the Adler fuels the imagination of its visitors with all new exhibits, state-of-the-art computer technology and the world's first StarRider Theater, while showcasing a renowned collection of historical astronomy artifacts. The Adler is home to more than 35,000 square feet of exhibits. From scale models of the Solar System, to ancient astronomical instruments, to interactive adventures, Adler's exhibit galleries provide a passageway for you to explore the universe. The Adler's historical collections of astronomical instruments and rare books are among the finest in the world. The Adler is the only museum in the world with two full-size planetarium theaters. Since 1930, the wonder of the stars has been visible in the historic Sky Theater. Powered by the brand new Digistar 3 simulator technology, the StarRider Theater is a completely digital, virtual outer space environment. The famous Zeiss Planetarium projector is capable of accurately reproducing the movement of every aspect of the night sky.
Henry Villas Zoo - Madison, Wi 702 South Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715-1665 | Phone: 608.266.4732 Truly a wild place to hang out, this free zoo, located inside Vilas Park, features animals from around the world including African lions, South American alpacas and tortoises from the Galapagos Islands.
8400 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513 | Phone: 708.485.2200 Brookfield Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals, from aardvarks to zebras and everything in between. Kids and their families can explore nature, interact with small animals-even dress up like them-in the Hamill Family Play Zoo, and then venture on the see giant creatures like giraffes brown bears, elephants and the majestic African lion.
10001 West Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226 | Phone: 414.256.5412 The Milwaukee County Zoo is a zoo in the Milwaukee, WI area. The zoo houses 1,800 animals and covers an area of 200 acres. It is noted for the first birth of polar bears and siamangs in captivity. The zoo is also home to the largest group of bonobos in one location outside their native Democratic Republic of the Congo and to two of the National Zoo's world famous cheetahs.
8786 Montague Road, Rockford, IL 61102 | Phone: 815.335.2915 The Severson Dells Nautre Center is housed in a converted Deer Lodge situation on a 369-acre county forest preserve. The Education Center includes a library, bookstore, classroom, conference room and display area. Features include a cold-water aquarium and an indoor living beehive with glass sides for easy viewing. Numerous bird feeders attract a variety of species throughout the year. A butterfly garden near the Education Center consists of over 50 plant species. The garden attracts butterflies, insects and birds, and includes a small pond that doubles as a bird bath. At least 17 species of butterflies can be viewed at various times throughout the spring, summer and fall. |
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