Location: Machesney Park
Top Things to do in Machesney Park
What to do and see in Machesney Park, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Machesney Park is a village located in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. The population was 23,499 at the 2010 census, up from 20,759 in 2000. Machesney Park is a suburb of Rockford, Il and is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Machesney Park
1. Rock Cut State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Scenic park of 3,092 acres that offers many recreational options such as camping, hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing.
Reviewed By megturley - Machesney Park, Illinois
This park is fun for paddling, hiking and camping. Paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and paddleboats can all be rented. In the winter you can rent skis and snow shoes. They have a beach that is closed right now but hopefully will reopen next season. The beach is super cheap and a nice shallow place to bring kids to swim and have some fun in the sand. There is a place that sells food and ice cream near the main lake. The park can get crowded on warm days.
2. Pig Minds Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By KaNuiNanni - Chicago, Illinois
Travelling to and from a reuinion, we stopped here twice in a period of two days.
Day one we had the Fried Pickle Spears and they were perfectly breaded and very tasty! Other places serve pickle chips. The spears are far superior. We also shared a Buffalo Flatbread.
Day two we had the Jalepeno Boats (spicy!) and reorded the Buffalo Flatbread.
The breading on the Pickle Spears and Jalepno Boats were some of the best breading I've ever seen.
Oh yeah, the beer is also great!
Great patio that is dog friendly. Always a diverse crowd.
If they had a location in Chicago, I would eat there at least once a week. A great vegan find in the Rockford area!
3. Anderson Japanese Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 672 reviews
OPEN SEASONALLY MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31: Anderson Japanese Gardens is proud of its longstanding reputation as one of the highest quality Japanese gardens in North America. Our passion, however, is how the Garden positively impacts individuals and the communities where they live. We are committed to presenting first-class programs, events, and opportunities that bring people together in this uplifting natural setting.
Reviewed By Henry F - River Forest, Illoinois
One of the finest Japanese gardens in America - comparable to the famous one in Portland, Oregon - and more complete and varied than most outside of Japan. This is absolutely worth a visit.
4. Historic Auto Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By magnme2001 - Rockford, Illinois
Forced my 15 year old daughter to go with me. It was incredible. By the time we entered into the "Gangland " area she was having a great time. They have everything Westerns... Elvis... Tons of presidential cars and memorabilia...a room dedicated to Abraham Lincoln... Three Batman cars... Tons of cool things from old TV show... The list goes on and on. This is a must visit. Admission was very reasonable and the area dedicated to old TV shows will bring back great memories. They have set up a wonderful fun atmosphere. Don't miss out... You'll be glad you visited.
5. Rockford Speedway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Brookelynn T
I have grown up around the speedway and always loved going on saturday nights to watch racing. Now my son is 7 and he loves it too! The speedway has brought in several new attractions and food vendors. Can get a little pricey if ubhave a large family. But worth the wholesome fun for all!
6. Discovery Center Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By Dawn W
We have visited numerous children's museums and this was one of the best! Can't wait to go back and check out the outside activities as we visited in winter. 2 boys 6 and 5 didn't lose interest after being there 3.5 hours and still didn't want to leave.
7. Jack's Cigar & Hookah Lounge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
The one of a kind Cigar & Hookah Lounge in the stateline area, offers its clientele a wide variety of hookah tobacco and cigars to choose from. Impeccable service and a great ambience all brought together for a great night out. If you are visiting the Rockford Area, this is a must see...
Reviewed By wgs1492 - Machesney Park, Illinois
Excellent selection of fine cigars. Really like the specials that he has . Join the email club to find out about other specials.
8. Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Situated along the banks of the beautiful Rock River, Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings the tropics to the Midwest. The facility is the third largest conservatory in Illinois, offering an 11,000-square-foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting.The beauty continues outdoors with the Eclipse Lagoon, complete with two fountains, waterfalls, pedestrian bridge, patio areas, and walkway connecting the Conservatory to the historic Sinnissippi Rose Garden. Featuring Bruce Munro: LIGHT June 3 - November 5!
Reviewed By Rand M - Cherry Valley
This is truly a star in the highlights of Rockford. It's peaceful, romantic, relaxing, just a beautiful place to be. Come discover all sorts of plants, look through the kalidescope, watch the fish. Get out of the cold and enjoy a winter's day.
9. Burpee Museum of Natural History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Lacey C - Granbury, Texas
We were very impressed with this museum! Who would expect to see a complete teenaged T-Rex much less a full Triceratops in Rockford? We loved learning how they were found. The exhibits were very well done! We also enjoyed seeing native animals and the homing pigeon display as well. Very nice museum!
10. Rockford Riverhawks Baseball
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Great ballpark with excellent food, drink and atmosphere. The Rockford Riverhawks are part of the Frontier League. I took my children there and they loved it! They have a steam train just outside the park offering rides for the children. Lots of games and entertainment inbetween innings. Parking is only $2 and the cheapest seat in the house is $5 and you are still close to the action. Great family fun.
Reviewed By Dave A - Illinois
I hate to say it, but they have really missed the mark on this one. They should not be pricing this just for corporate activities. It should be priced $7 for adults and $5 for kids or lower with no restriction on where you sat. First come first served. Who wants to go to a game with just a few other small groups of people all scattered around the place. They should price it for a sell out. Make people have to get tickets early. You'll make more money on concessions with more people. The seats cost you nothing. When you have a full stadium, it creates excitement. An empty stadium looks like no one else wants to be there either. The crowd looked bored.
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