Guidebook for Rockford
Parks & Nature
The White Pine trail runs from Northern MI through Rockford and into Grand Rapids. It is perfect paved trail for running, walking or bike riding. Through Rockford it follows the Roque River. The nature is beautiful. I have seen many rabbits, deer and other wild life.
White Pine Trail - Access Point
The White Pine trail runs from Northern MI through Rockford and into Grand Rapids. It is perfect paved trail for running, walking or bike riding. Through Rockford it follows the Roque River. The nature is beautiful. I have seen many rabbits, deer and other wild life.
Biking and Running Trails are right down the road. This is one of many near us in Rockford. Enjoy subtle or tough terrain, your choice.
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Luton Park
5950 10 Mile Rd NEBiking and Running Trails are right down the road. This is one of many near us in Rockford. Enjoy subtle or tough terrain, your choice.
In our Neighborhood at Big Brower Lake we have our own Nature Preserve.
http://www.naturenearby.org/visit/brower-lake-nature-preserve/
At a Glance
Approximate Street Address: 8748 Je-Ne-Be Dr., Rockford, MI
Overlooking Brower Lake near Rockford, this preserve protects rare bog and oak barrens ecosystems. The land provides quality habitat for a multitude of wildlife and provides people with a quiet natural landscape for hiking and nature study.
Trail length: 1.4 miles
Land Conservancy West Michigan
400 Ann Street NorthwestIn our Neighborhood at Big Brower Lake we have our own Nature Preserve.
http://www.naturenearby.org/visit/brower-lake-nature-preserve/
At a Glance
Approximate Street Address: 8748 Je-Ne-Be Dr., Rockford, MI
Overlooking Brower Lake near Rockford, this preserve protects rare bog and oak barrens ecosystems. The land provides quality habitat for a multitude of wildlife and provides people with a quiet natural landscape for hiking and nature study.
Trail length: 1.4 miles
Essentials
Meijer
2799 10 Mile Rd NERic's Food Center
6767 Belding Rd NE2 min ride down the hill to the NUVU convenience store. It has many essentials including a whole room refrigerator full of MI craft beer.
NUVU FUELS Rockford
8413 Myers Lake Ave NE2 min ride down the hill to the NUVU convenience store. It has many essentials including a whole room refrigerator full of MI craft beer.
Family Fare Supermarket
1415 Fulton St EFood Scene
Come try to get on the wall at the famous Corner Bar Restaurant. Built in 1873, The Corner Bar building at 31 North Main Street is the oldest brick building in the town of Rockford, Michigan. The Corner Bar Hot Dog Hall of Fame has also caught the attention of various national competitive eating associations. The current amateur champion has held the title since December 2005.
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Rockford Corner Bar
31 N Main StCome try to get on the wall at the famous Corner Bar Restaurant. Built in 1873, The Corner Bar building at 31 North Main Street is the oldest brick building in the town of Rockford, Michigan. The Corner Bar Hot Dog Hall of Fame has also caught the attention of various national competitive eating associations. The current amateur champion has held the title since December 2005.
Uccello's Ristorante
19 N Main StGreat place for dinner and drinks while watching your favorite sporting team.
Beautiful old inn right on the water of Bostwick Lake. It's a 5-7 minute drive from Big Brower. Enjoy a burger and a beer or a more sophisticated meal and a glass of wine. This restaurant has something for everyone including live music on the weekend.
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Bostwick Lake Inn
8521 Belding Rd NEBeautiful old inn right on the water of Bostwick Lake. It's a 5-7 minute drive from Big Brower. Enjoy a burger and a beer or a more sophisticated meal and a glass of wine. This restaurant has something for everyone including live music on the weekend.
If you like Yogurt and 50+ choices of toppings than this is the place to go. It isn't cheap but boy oh boy it is delicious.
The Pump House Frozen Yogurt Bar - Rockford
30 N Main StIf you like Yogurt and 50+ choices of toppings than this is the place to go. It isn't cheap but boy oh boy it is delicious.
Enjoy a delicious cup of Joe at our locally owned coffee shop. Its great coffee and there is no beans about it.
Epic Coffee House
9 N Main StEnjoy a delicious cup of Joe at our locally owned coffee shop. Its great coffee and there is no beans about it.
If you like authentic, homemade Italian pizza than this is the place for you. Gluten options available. They will deliver to Big Brower Lake.
Vitale's Pizza of Downtown
42 East Bridge Street NortheastIf you like authentic, homemade Italian pizza than this is the place for you. Gluten options available. They will deliver to Big Brower Lake.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rogue River Tavern
4 N Main St Enjoy some good bar food while rocking out to Karaoke or your favorite band.
Great place to kick back, enjoy a Rockford Brew and snacks in the center of Rockford, MI. Just steps away from the Rockford Dam and on the North Pine Biking trail. This is a great place to visit.
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Rockford Brewing Company
12 E Bridge St NEGreat place to kick back, enjoy a Rockford Brew and snacks in the center of Rockford, MI. Just steps away from the Rockford Dam and on the North Pine Biking trail. This is a great place to visit.
Entertainment & Activities
Try your hand at bowling in our local, renovated bowling alley. Great for large groups, adults and kids.
Rockford Lanes
117 E Bridge St NETry your hand at bowling in our local, renovated bowling alley. Great for large groups, adults and kids.
Come canoe down the Rogue River. Enjoy its natural beauty. The river is easy for most fairly active adults and children to enjoy.
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AAA Canoe Rental LLC
525 Northland Dr NECome canoe down the Rogue River. Enjoy its natural beauty. The river is easy for most fairly active adults and children to enjoy.
Great place for winter or during the summer. During the Summer months check out Picnic Pops and purchase tickets to see some of your favorite musicians.
For those that don't like to keep their feet on the ground, you will enjoy their new zip line.
During the winter you can enjoy many winter sports, including cross country, skiing, snowboarding, cross country etc.
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Cannonsburg Skiområde
6800 Cannonsburg Rd NEGreat place for winter or during the summer. During the Summer months check out Picnic Pops and purchase tickets to see some of your favorite musicians.
For those that don't like to keep their feet on the ground, you will enjoy their new zip line.
During the winter you can enjoy many winter sports, including cross country, skiing, snowboarding, cross country etc.
Shopping
The Rockford Farmers Market was rated #1 in the US. There is always a variety of fruits and veggies as well as flowers and sweets. It runs every Sat. from morning til mid afternoon.
Rockford Farmers' Market
North Main StreetThe Rockford Farmers Market was rated #1 in the US. There is always a variety of fruits and veggies as well as flowers and sweets. It runs every Sat. from morning til mid afternoon.
Glik's
103 Courtland StAunt Candy's Toy Company
63 Courtland StGreat place to find those unique gifts for kids of all ages.
High end and unique clothing stores located in downtown Rockford. If you like to find something that no one else will have at home, you need to shop at the Paper Doll where uniqueness is affordable.
Paper Doll
10 E Bridge St NEHigh end and unique clothing stores located in downtown Rockford. If you like to find something that no one else will have at home, you need to shop at the Paper Doll where uniqueness is affordable.
Everything Else
Rockford's Dam is beautiful. Just sit and listen to the rapids on one of the many benches, or enjoy the live music during the fall and summer concert series. Come on down and try to fish at the base of the rapids or enjoy a kayak trip down the river. There is so much to do in and around the Rockford Dam.
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Rockford
Rockford's Dam is beautiful. Just sit and listen to the rapids on one of the many benches, or enjoy the live music during the fall and summer concert series. Come on down and try to fish at the base of the rapids or enjoy a kayak trip down the river. There is so much to do in and around the Rockford Dam.
If you aren't sure where to go or what to do while you are visiting Rockford. Check out our Chamber of Commerce.
Rockford Area Chamber-Commerce
17 South Monroe Street NortheastIf you aren't sure where to go or what to do while you are visiting Rockford. Check out our Chamber of Commerce.