| some add coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. kids age 17 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. located off i-90, this unpretentious budget hotel is 5 miles from rock cut state park and 7 miles from the discovery center museum. pets are welcome (no charge). freebies include coffee and tea in the lobby, as well as parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. offering modern furnishings, the relaxed rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
O'Hare International Airport 1 hr 4
Summerfield Zoo (18 min) Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden (20 min)
155 acres of landscaped grounds with dog-friendly paved paths, wooded trails & horticulture library. Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens (20 min)
Guided tours of a restored, Swiss-style 1865 home boasting its original furnishings. Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House (9 min)
Designed for Kenneth & Phyllis Laurent, this is Frank Lloyd Wright's only accessible home design. Burpee Museum of Natural History (18 min)
Educational center with tours of exhibits on geology, flora & fauna, dinosaurs & native artifacts. Midway Village Museum (5 min)
Exhibits of historic artifacts, household items, documents & photos plus a living Victorian village. Baumann Park (10 min)
Community venue bordered by the Kishwaukee River & containing a lake with fishing. Rock Cut State Park (12 min)
3,092 acres for year-round outdoor sports plus 2 lakes, hiking & horse trails, camping & a cafe. Swanson Park (8 min) Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford (6 min)
Seasonal outdoor family park with water-based rides & attractions plus numerous food concessions. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (15 min)
11,000 sq. ft. of indoor tropical flora & sculpture plus landscaped lagoon with fountains & patios. Discovery Center Museum (17 min)
Fun & educational science museum with exhibits, workshops, crafts & experiments for kids. Anderson Japanese Gardens (12 min)
Tranquil, 12-acre landscape garden in traditional Japanese style, with an airy, farm-to-table cafe. Catholic Diocese of Rockford (4 min) Rockford Park District (18 min) | 
