Sarah’s guidebook
Food scene
In the heart of downtown Rockford, this easygoing restaurant is always a delight.
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Rockford Brewing Company
12 E Bridge St NEIn the heart of downtown Rockford, this easygoing restaurant is always a delight.
New to Rockford and already a favorite, the sandwiches here are fabulous.
The Toasted Pickle Rockford
17 Squires Street Square NortheastNew to Rockford and already a favorite, the sandwiches here are fabulous.
Our favorite pizza place, they deliver here! Tell them you are staying in the lower apartment to the right of the driveway and use that door to knock. There isn't a doorbell up there so remember to give them your number in case you can't hear them deliver.
Arena's Pizza
509 East Division Street NortheastOur favorite pizza place, they deliver here! Tell them you are staying in the lower apartment to the right of the driveway and use that door to knock. There isn't a doorbell up there so remember to give them your number in case you can't hear them deliver.
They deliver to us! A wonderful place to dine or order for delivery. Tell them you are staying in the lower apartment to the right of the driveway and use that door to knock. There isn't a doorbell up there so remember to give them your number in case you can't hear them deliver.
Uccello's Ristorante
19 N Main StThey deliver to us! A wonderful place to dine or order for delivery. Tell them you are staying in the lower apartment to the right of the driveway and use that door to knock. There isn't a doorbell up there so remember to give them your number in case you can't hear them deliver.
Delicious Thai food (we MUCH prefer this over Thai Fusion Rockford), unfortunately they do not deliver to our home address.
Fusion Dish
400 East Division Street NortheastDelicious Thai food (we MUCH prefer this over Thai Fusion Rockford), unfortunately they do not deliver to our home address.
Live music in the summers and a lovely outdoor patio. Sometimes it can take awhile to get seating but they have a walk-up outdoor bar.
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Bostwick Lake Inn
8521 Belding Rd NELive music in the summers and a lovely outdoor patio. Sometimes it can take awhile to get seating but they have a walk-up outdoor bar.
Kayla Rae Cellars
31 Courtland StreetThe best local spot for craft wine, beer and ciders
Good food, close to the house. A little pricy but a great local vibe.
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
6555 Belding Rd NEGood food, close to the house. A little pricy but a great local vibe.
A staple of Rockford! Hall of hotdog fame, good bar food, great team who works there.
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Rockford Corner Bar
31 N Main StA staple of Rockford! Hall of hotdog fame, good bar food, great team who works there.
Rockford Lanes
117 E Bridge St NECheese, need I say more?
Golf Course
Super affordable and well maintained course, we golf here often. It's not fancy but its good, affordable fun.
North Kent Golf Course
11029 Stout Avenue NortheastSuper affordable and well maintained course, we golf here often. It's not fancy but its good, affordable fun.
A delightful and challenging course, best for regular golfers. They are open to the public and the course has stunning views.
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
5750 Brewer Ave NEA delightful and challenging course, best for regular golfers. They are open to the public and the course has stunning views.
Sightseeing
A lovely place to stroll and view downtown Rockford. The Farmers Market is every Saturday 8 am - 2 PM May - October.
Rockford Dam Overlook
215 N Main StA lovely place to stroll and view downtown Rockford. The Farmers Market is every Saturday 8 am - 2 PM May - October.
Public swimming beach just a few miles away. I took my daughters here every week growing up.
Myers Lake Park
7350 Hessler Drive NortheastPublic swimming beach just a few miles away. I took my daughters here every week growing up.
Our local ski hill just a 4 mile drive away. The summer offers hiking, outdoor concerts and food trucks. Winter is skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
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Cannonsburgin hiihtokeskus
6800 Cannonsburg Rd NEOur local ski hill just a 4 mile drive away. The summer offers hiking, outdoor concerts and food trucks. Winter is skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
The 92-mile Fred Meijer White Pine Trail begins on Grand Rapids' northside and ends in Cadillac, Michigan. Its smoothly paved, perfect for bikes, blades, running, walking and exploring.
White Pine Trail - Access Point
The 92-mile Fred Meijer White Pine Trail begins on Grand Rapids' northside and ends in Cadillac, Michigan. Its smoothly paved, perfect for bikes, blades, running, walking and exploring.
We've been annual members since FMJ opened and highly recommend this internationally recognized Garden!
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Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NEWe've been annual members since FMJ opened and highly recommend this internationally recognized Garden!
Grocery Store
Ric's Food Center
6767 Belding Rd NEThe closest grocery store with everything you need.
NUVU FUELS Rockford
8413 Myers Lake Ave NEClosest gas station with a decent selection of adult beverages.
Rite Aid
511 10 Mile Rd NEClosest pharmacy and drug store
Local grocery store has anything you need, open until midnight daily.
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Family Fare Supermarket
1415 Fulton St ELocal grocery store has anything you need, open until midnight daily.
If you're from Michigan, you know we are the home of Meijer. If you haven't been, its the best, locally owned grocery store with a little of everything. Think Walmart, but 1000x better.
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Meijer
2799 10 Mile Rd NEIf you're from Michigan, you know we are the home of Meijer. If you haven't been, its the best, locally owned grocery store with a little of everything. Think Walmart, but 1000x better.
Auto Shop
Our Auto experts, in the event you have any unforeseen car trouble, give them a call.
Bella Vista Auto
6533 Belding Road NortheastOur Auto experts, in the event you have any unforeseen car trouble, give them a call.
Emergency Services
Our weekday closest Medical Care Facility for Urgent Care
Hours
Monday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trinity Health Medical Center - Rockford
6050 Northland Drive NortheastOur weekday closest Medical Care Facility for Urgent Care
Hours
Monday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Our closest full service emergency hospital open 24 hours
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Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
100 Michigan St NEOur closest full service emergency hospital open 24 hours