Which Rockford Neighborhood Deserves To Be Called The City’s Coolest?

I just saw Time Out reveal the coolest neighborhoods in the world, and Chicago's West Town made the list.

It was the second-highest-rated American neighborhood on the list, behind Chinatown in Los Angeles, and it got me thinking about what Rockford has.

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What Is the Coolest Neighborhood in Rockford?

If you were to vote on the coolest neighborhood in the Forest City, what would it be?

For me, three areas of town would be up for discussion as the “coolest.”

Rob Carroll, Townsquare Media

Downtown Rockford and the Riverfront Make a Strong Case

First, we’d start with Rockford's Downtown and Riverfront area. With the Rockford City Market, the historic Coronado Theatre, and local shops and creative spaces, this is a must if we’re trying to figure out the coolest neighborhoods in the city.

Second, I'd have to include Haight Village, an area of Rockford featuring historic Gothic, Greek Revival, and Queen Anne homes that are as historic as they are visually striking. By the way, it's also the city's first local historic district.

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Haight Village and Churchill’s Grove Bring Historic Charm

Lastly, there's Churchill's Grove, a place loaded with riverside charm and historic character that sits along the west side of the Rock River, with tree-lined streets, nearby parks, and some seriously impressive architecture.

If you had to pick a neighborhood in the Rockford area that belongs on Time Out’s list, what would it be?