Ogle County
Rochelle
Rochelle earned its nickname, the Hub City, honestly: the BNSF and Union Pacific main lines cross on the edge of town, and as many as 120 trains a day roll through. Rochelle Railroad Park — the first park in the country built just for watching trains — puts visitors at an elevated, front-row seat, day or night.
Fuel the day
Eat & Drink
Acres BistroAcres Bistro is a woman-owned farm-to-table restaurant serving fresh, gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an eclectic, welcoming environment. Dishes feature locally sourced ingredients, crafted for a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Enjoy specialties like creative burgers, seasonal salads, seafood, and weekend comfort food classics, all served with friendly service in a relaxing atmosphere.
Aldo’s Pizzeria & The Red Brick PubAldo's Pizzeria & The Red Brick Pub offers Mediterranean-style cuisine, an extensive wine collection, and a welcoming atmosphere in downtown Rochelle, IL. Guests enjoy appetizers, fresh salads, handcrafted pizzas, pastas, prime rib, steak, BBQ, seafood, desserts, and more. The Red Brick Pub features a full bar and relaxed setting for unwinding with friends, while the dining room delivers a fine dining experience. Convenient takeout, delivery, and catering available. Reservations accepted. Local favorite for Italian and pizza lovers.
Chisums LoungeLocally owned karaoke bar. Daily lunch and weekend drink specials.
Out and about
Things to Do
1918 Standard Oil Filling StationRochelle’s first filling station and the first station built along the Lincoln Highway in Illinois. Restored in 2001, the 1918 landmark now houses the Spark Shop, a retail incubator for local small businesses.
Atwood ParkShaded Rochelle park with a bandshell, walking path and bike-path access. Hosts community concerts, movies, fireworks and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival.
Chicagoland Skydiving Center in RochelleChicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle, Illinois is a full-service skydiving facility and training center located at Rochelle Municipal Airport. Established in 1968 and relocated to a purpose-built campus in Rochelle, the center offers tandem skydiving experiences, instruction through its USPA-approved Freefall University training program, and advanced jump options up to 18,000 feet. Safety, professional staff, and an established track record are key components of its operations. Guests can book first jumps, progression training, and media packages to capture their experience. The facility includes a hangar with classrooms, equipment areas, and gathering spaces designed for visitors, jumpers, and spectators. On-site is a casual restaurant and bar where guests can dine during their visit; more details about dining and menu offerings are available in its separate listing. Chicagoland Skydiving Center serves visitors from across northeastern Illinois and beyond, making it a destination for thrill-seekers, experienced skydivers, and first-time tandem participants seeking an aerial adventure.
Hillcrest Motel10 rooms with new electric heat and AC. Very reasonable prices. TV in each room.
- Holiday Inn Express - RochelleConvenient to Rochelle attractions and nearby cities. Heated pool, modern lobby, patio. Rooms with high-speed internet, coffee, hairdryer, iron, TV/HBO, work desk. Meeting space for up to 100, A/V services, and professional staff. Call for reservations.
- Super 8 by Wyndham - Rochelle63 rooms, cable TV with HBO, queen and king beds, AC. Restaurants nearby. Reasonable rates. Located off I-39 at Exit 99. Easy access to Rochelle Railroad Park and other destinations.
