7 Best Ice Cream Spots in the Rockford Region
HAPPY ICE CREAM DAY, ROCKFORD! Here’s the scoop on where to chill out and get your brain freeze on…
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Category: Food
Apple Pick and Donut Eat Your Way Through the Rockford Region This Fall
When we think about fall we think cozy sweaters, hot lattes, pretty leaves, apple cider and more. Well come to find out, we perfectly described the Rockford region! If you haven’t yet, you will fall in love with the 8-1-5 this autumn…
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A Downtown Delight (Even for a Gluten Free Girl)
Since interning at the RACVB, one of my favorite things about working in Rockford has been the food. As an individual who is gluten free and lives in a small town with very limited GF options for eating out, the food scene, particularly the GF food scene, in Rockford has been everything .One of my favorites has been Quixotic Bakery. Quixotic Bakery, best known for their cake-in-a-jar, is a hidden gem of Rockford and very accommodating to those who have dietary restrictions (gluten free and vegan individuals). …
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In the Heart of Summer
Aswe flip our calendars into July, and the long holiday weekend passes, it begins to feel like summer is in full swing. Personally, I always feel like the 4th of July is that midpoint of the season, and it’s time to start checking things off the summer “to do” list. If you’re looking for some fun things to do in the Rockford area this summer, I got you covered. …
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Mother's Day in the Rockford Region
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to celebrate and pamper our favorite ladies in our lives! Stumped on what to do for Mother’s Day this year? Let us help be your guide…
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New Year, New Restaurants to Try (To-Go Edition)
Now that you’ve spent hours in the kitchen preparing all the holiday meals, it’s time to take a break and let the best local restaurants of Rockford take care of dinner. There are so many options to choose from, and best of all, you can support all these restaurants from the comfort of your home. Make trying Rockford hot spots a resolution this year…
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Halloween Costumes & Candy in the Rockford Region
It’s the spooky time of year where creepy decorations are up outside houses around your neighborhood, and candy is sold by the bagful. It’s Halloween in the Rockford region! If you’re looking for places to go and things to munch on, let us be your guide…
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Reunite with Flavorful Experiences!
There’s perhaps no better reason to get together with family, friends and colleagues than FOOD! And as we explore the vast flavors of the Real. Original. Rockford region in our fourth Reunite in Rockford blog installment, we have delicious local dishes for every palette…
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Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Tacos
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we're in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some of the state's best tacos! So pack up the family, bring your masks, and get ready for a road trip…
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Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Pizza
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we're in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some of the state's best pizza joints! So pack up the family, bring your masks, and get ready for a road trip…
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