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Living Rock Falls
Urban Crossroads: Where City Life & Nature Meet
We are a small town with big visions for the future! Although located in an agricultural area, manufacturing companies surround us. Education is very strong, with both public and parochial schools, as well as several colleges and technical schools. Abandoned factory property has been turned into public green spaces.
All of our efforts have had a direct impact on the improvement of the quality of life for those who call this area along the Rock River and the historic Hennepin Canal home.
Something for Everyone
Whatever your reasons for moving, Rock Falls has you covered with something for everyone. The City of Rock Falls is known as the “Gigabit City” as we have great connectivity with our proprietary, lightening fast fibernet. If you are working remotely or if gaming and streaming are your speed, then we have you covered! Rock Falls is a rural city with a population of close to 9,000. The location is ideal with being 2 hours from Chicago and right off Interstate 88, and only an hour either way from Rockford or the Quad Cities. Rock Falls was once known as a manufacturing town, and although we still have some manufacturing here, we are evolving into a city that offers more opportunity than most areas around us.
We have great connectivity with our proprietary, lightning fast fibernet so if you are working remotely, or even if gaming and streaming are your speed, we have you covered! We have an impressive array of recreational outlets with our many parks and the Hennepin Feeder Canal and Trail which is the beginning of Hennepin Canal State Park, a 100-mile-long waterway and trail perfect for kayaking, biking, running, walking, and almost anything. This historic waterway is a true asset to our community. Our beautiful RB&W Park, located right on the Rock River, is a perfect place to bring the artist out in you. And there is so much more!
There are many hotels for our overnight guests and we also have exceptional dining with a nice variety of cuisines. We are fortunate to have an airport that has 6.500 feet of runway and is able to accommodate business and tourist travel. There are a wide variety of events to choose from throughout the year, from food trucks to holiday bingo, and everything in between.
The Rock Falls area is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. If you have been dreaming of getting more for your money in a community that is safe and provides opportunity, then it is time to stop dreaming and start Living Rock Falls.
Location
Rock Falls is situated on the Rock River and the Hennepin Feeder Canal. Our two waterways are perfect for the water enthusiasts whether it is fishing, boating, or kayaking. Our central location provides an opportunity for business growth, affordability, education, and the fun things in life. Whatever lifestyle you desire, you can make it possible in Rock Falls.
Transportation
With direct access to I-88, you can reach Chicago in just 2 hours and within an hour to Rockford and the Iowa-Illinois Quad Cities. Our location makes it easy to make a day trip to Chicago or other larger cities. Whiteside County Airport is located just south of Rock Falls, which makes it convenient for noncommercial, corporate, and private air travel with one runway being 6,500 feet in length. Getting around Rock Falls and the surrounding areas, there is little to no traffic congestion. Taxis are available in the area and the opportunity for Lyft drivers is ready and waiting.
Food & Drink
Rock Falls has some of the best restaurants around, some of which are locally owned and been around for years including Candlelight, Angelo’s Pizza, and Arthurs Garden Deli. We have a variety of cuisines including Mexican and Thai. If you are looking for a coffee and expresso bar with homemade baked goods, you can find that in uptown Rock Falls. There are several nice bars that can serve up some ice-cold drinks when wanting to hang with new friends in Rock Falls.
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Hear It From the Locals
Famous Sons & Daughters
- Louie Bellson - Drummer & creator of the double bass drum pedal
- Seth Blair - Pro baseball player for the Boston Red Sox
- Jake Junis - Pro baseball player for the San Francisco Giants
- Frank Harts - Actor
- Cal Howe - Pro baseball player for the Chicago Cubs
- Otis Adelbert Kline - Songwriter, adventure novelist & literary agent
- Gary Kolb - Pro baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Braves, New York Mets & Pittsburgh Pirates
- Zelma O'Neal - Acress & singer
- Mariya Takeuchi - Singer & songwriter (international exchange student)
Visit Rock Falls
Check us out before you make the move! We have a lot to offer!