Cheap Flights to Rockford
About the Origin Rockford
Rockford is the county city in Winnebago County and third largest in Illinois state. Due to its location it is being called with several names including ‘Forest City’, and ‘Midway’. The city was erected on the Rock River, and it has been urbanized rapidly after being the midway, connecting Chicago and Galena. It is the hub for many cultural and historical places and it has hosted many events of the same. Numerous Industries, museums, botanical gardens, and festivals are the most enjoyable places to visit in the city.
Tourist Attractions
The city is the home for numerous industries and historical and cultural significance. The city boasts numerous gardens, historical structures and houses, art museums, and Gold courses. Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, The Rockford Ice Hogs, Midway Village Museum, Tinker Swiss Cottage, Rockford Art Museum, Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Rockford Airfest, The Coronado Performing Arts Center, Starlight Theatre, The Discovery Center Children's Museum, Magic Waters Water park, The Metro Centre, Rock Cut State Park, Sinnissippi Waterfront Shared Path are the prime attractions of the city.
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
Rockford is the having the busiest shopping areas and plenty of shops selling antiques, flea markets, clothing and many other needs. Downtown of the city possesses many more shopping malls stapled with many branded and retailer stores. Also, you can spot the art galleries and garden shops selling arts. However, shopping in the Rockford is expensive and challenges your credit card limits.
Rockford has plenty of dining options. Numerous restaurants ranging from budget to upscale all over the city. You can find the Swedish, Italian, Asian, Mexican, French, Chinese, German, American, and many other regions delicious restaurants with great ambience. Downtown of the city is belted with many upscale restaurants as well as cafés offering a sip of coffee.
Nightlife in the Rockford city never drops off. Numerous pubs and night clubs are sprinkled all over the city, vibrating with the latest beats and local cocktails. Most of the pubs will follow the same culture in the city. Shaking dance floors and pleasant live music welcomes you to enjoy the endless nightlife in Rockford.
Festivals & Seasons
The Rockford’s calendar is full of family and religious festivals. The city enjoys the weekly, monthly, and annual festivals on regular basis. Being the best host for the cultural events in the state, it has plenty of venues to celebrate the historical and cultural festivals annually. Religious festivals are also having the equal importance and they celebrate all religious festivals with great joy.
Transportation within the City
Taxies, Rental cars and Buses are the means of transit to get in and around the city. Buses are only available from Monday to Saturday. Cars are always preferable transportation option in the city, which will help you to enjoy the wide range of sights with an ease.
Popular Sports in Rockford
Rockford has many local sporting activities like Car racing, Golf, Ice Skating, Frisbee games, boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing and other river sports.
Weather in Rockford
Rockford will have hot, humid summer with an average temperature 28 °C and very cold winter with −3 °C. You can experience thunderstorms during March through June and snowstorms during winter. Spring and autumn are the good times to plan a visit to Rockford. Winters are not advised due to extreme cold and excessive snowfall.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911.
About Rockford Airport & Location
Chicago Rockford International Airport (IATA: RFD, ICAO: KRFD, FAA LID: RFD) is a small airport, which is located 6 kilometers south of Rockford and 136 kilometers northwest of Chicago. The airport is served by minimal airlines and nearly 215,000 passengers fly through this airport each year.
Airline Information
| Allegiant Air | United are the airline served by this airport |
Airport Terminal Information
The Chicago Rockford International Airport has one main terminal with is well equipped with escalators, and improved baggage handling equipment. All the flights will arrive at the international gate which is next to the terminal and depart from the main terminal.
Local Transportation at Rockford Airport
Car rentals, taxis and limousine services are the means of transportation to and from the airport. Bus services are also available Monday to Saturday; there is a bus stop in front of the terminal.
Airport Facilities
ATM’s, free parking, Wi-Fi, internet, health unit, restrooms, restaurants, bars, cafes, coffee shops and information desk are the fewer facilities offered by the Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Hotels near Rockford Airport
There are few best rated hotels near the airport within the radius of 12 kilometers includes
| Howard Johnson Rockford | Cliff breakers Riverside Resort | Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center |
All Airport Enquiries
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Rockford, IL 61109 |
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