Residents of 815 Listed These As Their 15 Favorite Things About The Area

Great drinks, great food, great atmosphere.

You can always count on a fun night in downtown Rockford with the Icehogs. You never know who you will see at the gam.

Specifically, comedy shows were chosen as Kim P.'s favorite thing about the 815, but all the great entertainment at CPAC is worthy of mention.

The 815 is a golf lover's paradise. There are so many great courses for all levels of play - it's hard to choose just one.

Going to Lino's and not ordering the special salad may not be against the law, but it should be.

If you haven't tried this downtown delicacy you're truly missing out. It's perfect for a date night.

There are plenty of carnivals and festivals to enjoy all over the 815. It's one of the most anticipated seasons of the year with fun, food, and music.

Parks, paths, wildlife, and beauty. Four words to accurately describe all the parks throughout Rockford.

Whether going for a walk, witnessing a wedding ceremony, or grabbing lunch, few places can compare to the scenery at Anderson Japanese Gardens.

Anytime someone new visits Rockford they shouldn't leave without having some cheddar fries from Beef-A-Roo. In fact, those fries are often the most missed thing by people that relocate.

Since we're on the subject of food, let's not forget about those Swedish pancakes at Stockholm Inn!

This is the seasonal event of the year - there's no doubt Rockford's downtown is a must-see each Friday night throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

Another popular downtown Rockford shop is Rockford Art Deli. From the special one-day-only prints to outerwear repping the 815, you're not a true Rockfordian if you haven't shopped there.

JMK Nippon is another must-try for tourists and newbies. Definitely a Rockford favorite.

We would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the hard work and dedication by first responders around the 815 and all over the world - especially the men and women of our military.