O'Hare International Airport 1 hr 4
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House (8 min)
Designed for Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent, this is Frank Lloyd Wright's only accessible home design. Catholic Diocese of Rockford (8 min) Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens (19 min)
Guided tours of a restored, Swiss-style 1865 home boasting its original furnishings. Midway Village Museum (8 min)
Exhibits of historic artifacts, household items, documents & photos plus a living Victorian village. Pierce Lake (8 min) Anderson Japanese Gardens (12 min)
Tranquil, 12-acre landscape garden in traditional Japanese style, with an airy, farm-to-table cafe. Discovery Center Museum (16 min)
Fun & educational science museum with exhibits, workshops, crafts & experiments for kids. Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden (20 min)
155 acres of landscaped grounds with dog-friendly paved paths, wooded trails & horticulture library. Rockford Park District (18 min) Historic Auto Attractions (15 min)
Famous cars, TV memorabilia & artifacts from American presidents displayed in an eclectic museum. Burpee Museum of Natural History (16 min)
Educational center with tours of exhibits on geology, flora & fauna, dinosaurs & native artifacts. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (14 min)
11,000 sq. ft. of indoor tropical flora & sculpture plus landscaped lagoon with fountains & patios. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford (12 min)
Seasonal outdoor family park with water-based rides & attractions plus numerous food concessions. Rock Cut State Park (4 min)
3,092 acres for year-round outdoor sports plus 2 lakes, hiking & horse trails, camping & a cafe. Sinnissippi Park (18 min) | 
