Freeport’s best local businesses
The 27 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Sep 2
What changed this month
- Sep 2✓ Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza re-checked — details verified
- Sep 2✓ Spider Sushi Bar re-checked — details verified
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Ethnic Heritage Museum
Arts & Culture1850s house with exhibits on local immigrant groups, including African-American & Polish residents.
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens
Arts & CultureThis week, step inside Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens for a guided wander through an 1865 Swiss-style home still rocking its…
Great Clips
BeautyCasual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.
Mercyhealth Auxiliary Thrift Shop—Rockford
Antiques, Thrift, & VintageMercyhealth Auxiliary Thrift Shop is a 3,900-square-foot playground for bargain hunters, with a bright, colorful sales floor that makes the…
Rockford Park District
Parks & OutdoorsRockford Park District just opened a new playground and the first-ever splash pad in Loves Park at Wentland Sports Complex, perfect for a…
Slumberland Furniture
Home & GardenChain showcasing a variety of furniture, mattresses & home accent pieces, such as mirrors & benches.
Vaughn's home furnishing and appliance
Home & GardenSince 1975, Vaughn's Home Furnishings & Appliances has been the spot for sturdy sofas, comfy mattresses, and appliances that don’t quit,…
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