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. Long known as “The Forest City”, Rockford is now gaining a reputation as “City of Gardens”. Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Rock Cut State Park and the Sinnissippi Gardens & Greenhouse are some of the most beautiful parks and gardens in Illinois. Erlander Home Museum, Coronado Theatre, and the Midway Village and Museum Center are other points of interest. The Rockford area is also known as an outdoor destination, especially in the non-winter months.