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10 places for nostalgic activities near Rockford, Illinois
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Looking for a blast from the past?
Within an hour of Rockford, you'll find a variety of spots offering classic activities like mini-golf, go-karts, skee ball, and retro arcade games.
Perfect for family outings, date nights, or reliving childhood memories, these destinations deliver timeless fun. Here are 10 places to check out.
Volcano Falls is a go-to for retro fun, featuring two 18-hole mini-golf courses with volcano and jungle themes, a high-speed go-kart track with single and double karts, and an indoor arcade packed with skee ball, air hockey, and classic video 7602 Rock Valley Parkway, Loves Park
Tilted 10 blends nostalgia with modern flair, offering a glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course, bumper cars, and a large arcade with skee ball, pinball, and retro games like 7200 Harrison Ave. Cherry Valley
Henry Dorrbaker's, on Beloit's Ironworks Campus, is a nostalgic hotspot blending vintage charm with modern fun. Enjoy a 9-hole industrial-themed mini-golf course, skee ball, and classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and pinball. There's also duckpin bowling—a retro twist on traditional bowling with smaller pins and balls—adds to the old-school 605 Third St., Beloit
Sugar Grove Family Fun Center is a nostalgic haven with an 18-hole mini-golf course featuring quirky, retro-themed obstacles, a go-kart track with tight turns, and an arcade loaded with skee ball, pinball, and air 9S825 IL-47, Sugar Grove
Enchanted Castle is a retro paradise with black-lit mini-golf, indoor go-karts, and a sprawling arcade featuring skee ball, pinball, and classics like Space Invaders. The laser tag arena and Dragon's Den restaurant add to the 1103 S Main St, Lombard
Safari Land offers a jungle-themed adventure with an arcade full of skee ball, air hockey, and vintage video games. Indoor go-karts, bumper cars, and a kid-friendly roller coaster add to the retro 701 W. North Ave., Villa Park
This spooky-themed park delivers nostalgic thrills with two 18-hole mini-golf courses, batting cages, go-karts on a twisting track, and an arcade packed with skee ball and retro games like 759 S Harlem Ave., Burbank
Kristof's boasts an arcade featuring skee ball, pinball, and classics like Mortal Kombat. The outdoor mini-golf course and go-kart track provide plenty of old-school 421 W Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach
Scene75 is a massive indoor complex with over 150 arcade games, including skee ball, air hockey, and retro favorites like Pac-Man. The indoor go-kart track, and black-lit mini-golf. There's also a laser tag 460 S. Weber Road, Romeoville
Astro Fun World glows with retro fun, featuring glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, indoor go-karts, and an arcade with skee ball, pinball, and classic games like Street Fighter. The futuristic vibe, combined with attractions like a ropes course, makes it a standout for nostalgic 301 Illinois Route 59, Aurora
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