The Rockford Region is overflowing with ways to cool down this summer. Whether you enjoy an active day of water sports or floating down a lazy river, Winnebago County has you covered. Make waves this summer by exploring our amazing selection of aquatic activities. Water you waiting for? Take A Dive…
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Earth Day is an important celebration of the tiny blue and green planet that we all call home. I like to think of Earth Day as the Earth’s “birthday,” or a day to focus on just how much the Earth means to us. Here are some ways you can celebrate Earth Day here in Rockford! Explore some of our…
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A three-day itinerary for a fun-filled girl’s trip to Rockford, Illinois (only 90 miles west of…
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens There's no shortage of fun activities to check out while you are in…
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Experience our Top Annual Festivals and Events offering a wide range of cultural activities and community gatherings in the Rockford region. All year long there’s an array of celebrations that captivate both locals and visitors alike. We have everything you could possibly imagine from the…
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Ever heard of a “leaf peeper?” It’s a person who visits wooded areas in autumn to view the changingcolors of the foliage. And did you know that we have some of the best Fall leaf peeping spots in the region…
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Labor Day Weekend is always a time for fun get-togethers with family and friends, grilling out, and enjoying the last bit of summer! The holiday celebrates and pays tribute to the working men and women in this country, but also serves as the unofficial end to summer. As we enjoy this last stretch of warm weather in the Midwest, here are some suggestions of things to do and places to go to celebrate Labor Day Weekend…
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CRE8IV Transformational Art had an expansive fourth season as nearly 200 mural artists applied from…
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Rockford really is a great place to live. Just after I was born, my parents created a bracket of…
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Now is the time to get out and explore the collection of sculptures, murals and memorials that call…
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