| the functional rooms offer free wi-fi, plus minifridges, microwaves and satellite tv; some have kitchenettes. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. there's also a cozy lobby lounge with a fireplace, plus guest laundry facilities. on a bustling commercial street, this relaxed hotel is 3 miles from the anderson japanese gardens, 4 miles from the burpee museum of natural history and 5 miles from the magic waters waterpark O'Hare International Airport 1 hr 10
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House (6 min) Designed for Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent, this is Frank Lloyd Wright's only accessible home design. Discovery Center Museum (9 min) Fun & educational science museum with exhibits, workshops, crafts & experiments for kids. Midway Village Museum (8 min) Exhibits of historic artifacts, household items, documents & photos plus a living Victorian village. Rockford Park District (10 min) Sinnissippi Park (10 min) Rockford Art Museum (9 min) Non-profit museum featuring a diverse collection of modern & contemporary American art, plus a shop. Severson Dells Nature Center (20 min) Nature and outdoor recreation Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden (14 min) 155 acres of landscaped grounds with dog-friendly paved paths, wooded trails & horticulture library. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford (11 min) Seasonal outdoor family park with water-based rides & attractions plus numerous food concessions. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (8 min) 11,000 sq. ft. of indoor tropical flora & sculpture plus landscaped lagoon with fountains & patios. Burpee Museum of Natural History (9 min) Educational center with tours of exhibits on geology, flora & fauna, dinosaurs & native artifacts. Anderson Japanese Gardens (7 min) Tranquil, 12-acre landscape garden in traditional Japanese style, with an airy, farm-to-table cafe. Rock Cut State Park (18 min) 3,092 acres for year-round outdoor sports plus 2 lakes, hiking & horse trails, camping & a cafe. Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens (11 min) Guided tours of a restored, Swiss-style 1865 home boasting its original furnishings. Sinnissippi Gardens (8 min) This riverside park features an exhibition hall & gardens showcasing exotic flora, art & sculpture. |