Bus Tours in Rockford, Illinois

Bus Tours in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, Ill., often touted as "The Forest City," has streets lined with trees and is full of parks. Rockford is home to the world's largest music festival, "On The Waterfront." This city offers easy access to major highways that make it accessible to and from surrounding areas. Rockford offers museums, galleries, festivals and performing arts for bus tour visitors to enjoy. This city also offers tours for home buyers looking for a place to settle.

The Canterbury Tours

The Canterbury Tours offers day trips into neighboring cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Louis. Some trips feature theater and sporting events. Guest also can enjoy day Christmas shopping trips in Lake Geneva or simple day-out trips in Chicago. Trips include either lunch or dinner. Some theater shows with Canterbury Tours are "Young Frankenstein" and "Miracle on 34th Street." Some games feature the Cubs, White Sox and Brewers professional baseball teams. The price range for these trips are from $40 to $155, depending on what event has been scheduled.

The Canterbury Tours
1662 N. Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-1454
canterburytoursrockford.com

The Rockford Foreclosure Tours

Weekly foreclosures tours are offered in Rockford by Rockford Foreclosure Tours. These tours take house hunters to the best areas for foreclosed homes, which are well below market value in price. The tours last from two to three hours and covers Winnebago, Ogle and Boone counties. These tours are free to anyone that has a pre-approved loan to buy a home. Buyers must also have their letter of approval to ride on this tour bus. It is also suggested that buyers bring their checkbook in case they want to make an offer and apply the down payment.

Tour Rockford Foreclosures
6277 E. Riverside Blvd.
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 381-6822
tourrockfordforeclosures.com/tour-info.html

The Coach American Tours

The Coach American Tours take buses to Rockford for musical matinees and lunch. The shows guests enjoy are "Tin Pan Alley," "Solid Gold Songbook" or "Because It's Christmas." Also for enjoyment before or after the show, riders can shop at Crimson Ridge, visit Midway Village Museum or visit the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage. The price for each person will depend on the number of people booking. A 20 percent deposit is required for the decided-upon price for each person traveling, and the rest is due the day of departure to Rockford.

The Coach American
3454 Washington St.
Park City, IL 60085
(847) 625-6966
coachamerican.com

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