Illinois Route 2, Rockford

Name: Illinois Route 2
Address: Rockford, United States

#24 among attractions in Rockford

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Facts and practical information

Illinois Route 2 is a north–south state road in northern Illinois. It currently starts at Illinois Route 40 in Sterling and ends at the Wisconsin state line in South Beloit, very near the intersection with U.S. Route 51, Illinois Route 75 and Illinois Route 251. Illinois 2 is 73.91 miles long. ()

Coordinates: 42°16'33"N, 89°5'28"W

Address

River District (Coronado Haskell)Rockford United States

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Illinois Route 2 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: BMO Harris Bank Center, Burpee Museum of Natural History, Haight Village Historic District, Cathedral of Saint Peter.

0.5 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
BMO Harris Bank Center, Rockford
12 min walk • The BMO Harris Bank Center is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Rockford, Illinois. It is currently home to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs hockey team.
~940 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Performing arts
Burpee Museum of Natural History, Rockford
5 min walk • The Burpee Museum of Natural History is located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States, at 737 North Main Street.
0.6 miS
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Haight Village Historic District, Rockford
17 min walk • The Haight Village Historic District is an area in Rockford, Illinois reflecting the city's early residential development.
0.8 miNE
Church
Cathedral of Saint Peter, Rockford
20 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Peter is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford. It is the second church to serve the diocese as its cathedral.
~910 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Coronado Theatre, Rockford
5 min walk • The Coronado Performing Arts Center, in Rockford, Illinois, is a 2,400-seat theatre, designed by architect Frederic J. Klein. The theatre cost $1.5 million to build, and opened on October 9, 1927.
~610 ftNE
42°16'36"N • 89°5'21"W
Discovery Center Museum, Rockford
3 min walk • Museum, Children's museum
0.8 miNE
Monuments and statues
Rockmen Guardians, Rockford
21 min walk • The Rockmen Guardians are a group of sculptures located in Rockford, Illinois, United States, south of the Sinnissippi greenhouse on the west side of the Rock River recreation path. There are four figures composed of granite and cement. The artist is Terese Agnew of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
~620 ftS
Park, Cemetery, Native American architecture
Beattie Park Mound Group, Rockford
3 min walk • The Beattie Park Mound Group is a grouping of Late Woodland period Indian mounds located in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States.
1.4 miNE
Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford
36 min walk • Greenwood Cemetery is a 100-acre cemetery in Rockford, Illinois. Founded in 1852, it is the largest and oldest in the city. The Greenwood Cemetery Chapel and Crematory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1350 ftSW
Memorial
Memorial Hall, Rockford
7 min walk • Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum one of the oldest museums in Winnebago County, is located one block west of the Rock River in downtown Rockford. Construction on the Hall began in 1901 and was finished in 1902, but dedication was delayed.
0.9 miSW
Museum, History museum
Tinker Swiss Cottage, Rockford
24 min walk • The Tinker Swiss Cottage is a historic house museum and park in Rockford, Illinois, United States. It was built as a personal residence by Robert Hall Tinker between 1865 and 1870. It is now a popular destination for school groups, general tours, and for rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Illinois Route 2?

Nearby attractions include Discovery Center Museum, Rockford (3 min walk), Beattie Park Mound Group, Rockford (3 min walk), Rockford Elk's Lodge No. 64, Rockford (4 min walk), Rockford Woman's Club, Rockford (4 min walk).

How to get to Illinois Route 2 by public transport?

The nearest stations to Illinois Route 2:

Bus

RMTD Bus Terminal (10 min walk)

Train

CN Rockford Depot (25 min walk)