Rockford Region: Plan your original winter getaway in Rockford, Illinois!

Rockford Region attractions offer great deals with new City Pass

ROCKFORD, IL — Have you been dreaming about a break from the hectic holiday season since the first snow started to fall? Before you flock to the big city for your winter trip, consider this: congested traffic vs. stress-free roadways, expensive parking vs. parking for $5 or less, limiting admission prices vs. tickets so affordable we can try it all. Rockford, Ill. offers the same great family-friendly and cultural experiences you’d find in a big city – without the expense and hassle.

Rockford Region deals are even sweeter this winter with the new Rockford City Pass for only $25. With coupons for free admission and significant discounts to some of Rockford’s top sites, the City Pass offers a savings of more than $100! Some of the great deals include four buy-one, get-one free day passes at CoCo Key Water Resort, $5 off select shows at Coronado Performing Arts Center and more! Good through May 31, 2009, visitors have nearly 5 months to take advantage of these great deals – that’s months longer than a typical city pass. Visit gorockford.com/citypass for details. Rockford City Passes are available at:

* Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford

* Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., Rockford

* Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford

* Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., Rockford

* Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford

* Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford

* Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum, 11619 Rt. 76, Poplar Grove

* Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau office, 102 N. Main St., Rockford

* RACVB Community Information Center in Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St., Rockford

Need help planning your Rockford winter getaway? Here are some great ways to get started:

* Visit winter.gorockford.com for a listing of events, attractions, packages, dining and shopping.

* Watch video podcasts featuring Rockford Region attractions and upcoming events, available on winter.gorockford.com, iTunes.com and feedburner.com.

* Sign up for the official Rockford Region e-newsletter at winter.gorockford.com to get all the latest information on value-added packages and event details.

* Sign up for text message alerts at winter.gorockford.com for updates on specials, packages, giveaways, events and Rockford Region travel tips.

Rockford, Ill., is located approximately 60 minutes west of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport off Interstate 90. RACVB is a private, non-profit organization established in 1984 to champion efforts to promote the Rockford Region as an overnight visitor destination. The RACVB adds wealth to the region’s economy by investing in marketing programs that grow tourism.

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Contact: Mika Doyle, Communications Coordinator: 815.489.1678, mdoyle@gorockford.com