Rochelle
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For the French city, see La Rochelle.
Get in
Interstate 39 goes north-south just east of the city, with exit 99 the best for accessability.
See
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Rochelle Railroad Park
address: 124 North 9th StreetThe town's main attraction is this park where the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific freight train lines cross. A platform with many picnic tables provides a great observation point, and there are several other small train engines on display, and easy parking. There's also a gift shop and radio to listen on train engine conversations.
Buy
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Rochelle Railroad Park Gift Shop
phone: +1 815-561-1231Much railroad magazines, videos, DVDs, and models.
Eat
A number of fast food options cluster near the interstate exit 99.
Sleep
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address: 567 E Il Route 38
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address: 1133 N. 7th StreetNewly renovated, business & fitness centers, WiFi.
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address: 601 E. Hwy 38
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address: 1240 S Dement RdOff I-39 at Exit 99 and 30 miles south of Rockford. Free hot breakfast, WiFi, Pool and Fitness Center open all day, coffee makers, hairdryers, iron and ironing board, and ergonomic desk chairs.
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Comfort Inn and Suites Rochelle
address: 1133 N 7th St.Fitness centers, WiFi, breakfast and Rochelle getaway specials.
Go next
On Interstate 39 to the north is the city of Rockford, and the scenic Starved Rock State Park is to the south. Chicago can also be reached by various interstate combinations to the east.
