Clock Tower is far out on East State St. but if you head to downtown you will find all of those places. My family is still in Rockford and they love living there. It is very clean and they call it the Forest City. I would check out the bike path along the Rock River and Sinisippi Park as well. If you are staying out there I would also check out Alverez – great Mexican food out by the Cherryvale Mall. Might want to try Lino’s on East State St. too for some really good Italian food. Enjoy your time there.