Local Attractions: 

Bring your bicycle, most of the race course has a bike path running parallel to the river.

1) Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (last 1000M sprint home to the finish line)
2) Sinnissippi Park (2/3 of the ways down the course)
3) Shorewood Park (Half-way down race course, grand stand viewing, lots of parking space)

4) Martin Park (Start line viewing, bring a chair, lots of parking spaces) View start line from Riverside Bridge just a short walk away.

Rockford has many other parks, museums and other attractions.  Check them out at GoRockford