815 Breakfast Tour (From a Rockford Local)

Rockford has a multitude of breakfast spots, many of which are worth noting. In this blog, I will highlight just some of the must-try breakfast spots within the city. These restaurants cover a range of sizes, menus, environments, and prices, so if you're in the mood for breakfast (or at some of…

Read More

An Intern's Guide to Rockford: Hailey Groharing

When I started my internship in Rockford, I did not know much about the dining experience and events going on throughout the area. Within my first few weeks of working, I learned about many local dining spots and outdoor activities that were a must visit. I created a checklist of places I wanted to…

Read More

Intern’s Guide to Rockford: Kyra Murray

As a Rockford native, I like to think I know the best spots to visit in the area. However, I’m constantly surprised with the gems that pop up every now and then. In my intern’s guide, I’m going to talk about a few tried and true places I love to visit in The Rockford region. Meg’s Daily Grind: Need…

Read More

Intern's guide to Rockford: Katie Jensen

I’ve grown up in Rockford, and no matter where life takes me, it will always be home. I’ve lived in parts of Europe, spent time in Iowa and Hawaii, and while each place has its charm, nothing compares to coming back to Rockford. Every return reminds me how thankful I am to have grown up here…

Read More

A Coffee Adventure in the Rockford Area

With so many great options to choose from, it is hard to pick where to get your coffee. The Rockford Area Coffee Trail is the perfect way to try some of the best coffee in the Rockford region. It is a digital passport that allows you to gain points when you visit any of the coffee shops along the…

Read More

End of Summer Fun in Rockford

Summertime in Rockford is full of great events and activities. To help you make the most of the rest of summer, here are nine ideas to add to your end-of-summer bucket list: Listen to the Sounds of Summer Enjoy the beautiful “Sounds of Summer” with performances at Sinnissippi Music Shell in…

Read More

Rockford Region Ice Cream Tour

With a wide variety of excellent ice cream shops in the Rockford area, three of us from the GoRockford team decided to go on an “ice cream tour” of the region, trying out just eight of the many great places! At each stop, we wanted to try something truly unique, so we asked for employee…

Read More