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Rockford, Illinois

Rockmen Guardians

The city of Rockford, Illinois is symbolically protected by a quartet of fittingly stony sentinels.

Rockford, Illinois

Beattie Park Mound Group Historic Site

This unassuming city park is home to three different types of Native American mounds.

Rockford, Illinois

Anderson Japanese Gardens

This lush 12-acre site was once named the finest Japanese garden in North America.

Rockford, Illinois

Beyer Stadium

This baseball diamond was home to the Rockford Peaches, a team featured in the hit film "A League of Their Own."

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Historic Auto Attractions

This deceivingly ordinary warehouse hides an enormous collection of pop culture treasures.

13 miles from Rockford

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Angel Museum

The world’s largest collection of angel figurines includes 600 black angels donated by Oprah Winfrey.

16 miles from Rockford

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Black Hawk Statue

This monolithic statue was erected in honor of Chief Black Hawk (even if it wasn't made to look like him).

20 miles from Rockford

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