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Rockford is a mid-sized city located on both banks of the Rock River in far northern Illinois. Rockford is often referred to as "The Forest City" and is the county seat of Winnebago County, Illinois, USA. As reported in the 2000 U.S. census, the city was home to 155,115 people, while in the 2006 estimate, it is said to have a population of 168,138, making it the third largest city in Illinois after Chicago and Aurora. The metropolitan area has 339,178 residents as of the 2000 census. During the latter part of the 20th century Rockford was the second largest city in Illinois. The current mayor is Lawrence J. Morrissey, an independent elected to a four year term in April as of 2005.

The Rockford area is known as an outdoor destination, especially in the non-winter months. Numerous forest preserves surround the Kishwaukee River valley, five miles (8 km) southeast of the downtown area. Rock Cut State Park is located within the county to the northeast. Both the Rockford Park District and Winnebago County Forest Preserve District own and operate numerous golf courses as well. In fact, Golf Magazine called Aldeen Golf Club one of 50 excellent national golf courses one can play for under $50. Aldeen was ranked #38 in the nation in 2004.

Rockford's Anderson Japanese Gardens has been ranked the top Japanese garden in North America. The garden was designed by Hoichi Kurisu. The Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden is also a popular attraction. The facility contains 150 acres (0.6 km2) of rare trees and shrubs.

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Ethnic Heritage Museum (2009-02-17)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
By comparing early with current lifestyles, Ethnic Heritage Museum strives to bridge the gap between yesterday and today, encouraging visitors to relive the past with a clear focus on Rockford's bright future.
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Hoffman House Restaurant (2009-02-19)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
The Hoffman House Restaurant l is known for its world famous prime rib. The Scoreboard Lounge is one of Rockford's finest sports bars. For conventions, nothing compare with Hoffman House Restaurant.
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Five Forks Market (2009-02-21)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Five Forks is Market in Rockford is top notch in a town full of chain restaurants. This white linened dining spot is romantic, with candle lit tables, first class service, and a pretty good wine selection (including by the glass) for such a small place. The food is comparable to what you'd find in any big city establishment.
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Brio Wine Bar (2009-02-17)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
At Brio Wine Bar in Rockford we put everything in perspective, we love what we do, the people, the city, and the food. Brio Wine Bar is a place to express oneself and to invite others to join you.
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Fountain Daylily Garden (2009-02-19)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Fountain Daylily Garden in Rockford have trees and shrubs which represent all major floristic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and the magnificent backdrop of trees create a quiet, restful gathering place.
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Hosta Butterfly Garden (2009-02-19)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
At Hosta Butterfly Garden in Rockford it is believed that grass is the forgiveness of Nature, her constant Benediction. Forests decay, harvests perish, flowers vanish, but grass is immortal.
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Comfort Inn (2009-02-15)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Comfort Inn is the perfect place to stay when visiting the Rockford area, we guarantee 100% guest satisfaction.
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Dance Company Outreach (2009-02-17)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Dance Company Outreach in Rockford helps girl scout troops to earn a badge requirement through dance, this popular program is lots of fun for brownies, Junior, Cadets and Senior Troops.
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Cliffbreakers Conference (2009-02-16)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Looking for the perfect venue for your wedding or business conference? Cliffbreakers Conference in Rockford has over 27, 000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a 65 person amphitheater, and four ballrooms overlooking the beautiful Rock River, allowing us to accommodate any sized event from 1 to 1200 persons.
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Franchesco's Ristorante (2009-02-23)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Great food, attentive service, beautiful surroundings, and a friendly family atmosphere, equate to a memorable dining experience at Franchesco's Ristorante in Rockford.
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Five Forks Catering (2009-02-21)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
The first thing to do when having a special occasion or event at Five Forks Catering in Rockford, is to peruse our lunch and tapas menus, that will give you an idea of the types of foods we can prepare for your event.
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Octane InterLounge (2009-02-19)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Octane InterLounge is one of the best kept secrets in downtown Rockford. The crowd is always mixed and the food selections are very healthy with a twist and always fresh.
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St. Anne Place (2009-02-22)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
St. Anne Place in Rockford provides a retirement community to serve the independent living needs of the senior population of all faiths.
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Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center (2009-02-21)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
The mission of the Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, is to provide a senior adult living experience in a manner that glorifies God and maximizes the quality of life. We are committed to the highest quality of service with a compassionate, dedicated, skilled and well-trained staff.
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Big Al's Bar (2009-02-23)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Located inside Giovanni's Restaurant in Rockford, Big Al's Bar brings its own unique flavour of nightlife to Rockford.
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Brio Restaurant (2009-02-17)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
With all of his different experiences, Paul Sletten of Bria Restaurant has been able to create a style of food and service that is unique and of the highest quality in Rockford.
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Burpee Museum of Natural History (2009-02-16)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford maintains a diverse permanent collection comprised of over 70,000 Paleontology, Geology, Biology and Anthropology specimens which are housed within the Robert Solem Wing of Burpee Museum
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Weis-Morris DaySpa Salon (2009-02-22)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
When Weis-Morris DaySpa Salon was established in Rockford in 1988, we decided to create a balance between art, science and service.
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Anderson Japanese Gardens (2009-02-16)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Our mission at Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, as one of the most authentic Japanese Gardens in the world, is to open minds to a different culture while offering guests a place of peace and tranquility.
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Fred and Kari Sport Karate (2009-02-21)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Fred and Kari Sport Karate in Rockford teach martial arts which are combat arts, methods for killing an opponent in battle. Martial ways, or, those arts that have a spiritual component, go beyond combat effectiveness.
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Cliffbreakers Restaurant and Bar (2009-02-16)
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Specialty drinks daily, live music on Saturdays, outstanding pub grub or our fine dining menus entice our hotel guests and locals to Cliffbreakers Restaurant and Bar throughout the day to while away their hours in the most comfortable bar and lounge setting in the Rockford area.
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River House Bed and Breakfast Inn & Tepee
Located in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
"Just far enough outside Chicago for room-to-roam, contemporary B&B guesthouse offers a romantic getaway with riverside views, gourmet breakfasts, in-suite jacuzzi, fireplace, satellite TV, plus private entrance from own enclosed porch... May-Oct extra, p...
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