When you think of Illinois, Chicago’s skyline and Abraham Lincoln might come to mind—but did you know it’s also the birthplace of the iconic sock monkey? That’s right, these quirky, long-limbed dolls with their signature red mouths trace their roots back to Rockford, Illinois! History of the Sock…
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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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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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We love summertime in the Rockford region! There’s just SO much to do that it’s hard to name them all! With only few weeks left before school starts, make sure you make the most of your summer and cross off this entire list before the season ends. Achieve wakeboard status No boat is needed! Head…
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While the summer sun is out and about bringing tans, swimming, and cook-outs to the Rockford Area…
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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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Rockford has so many incredible restaurants, attractions, and locally owned shops that it is hard to…
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One thing we absolutely love about the Rockford region is its abundance of outdoor recreation. If…
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Destination Plan to Inform and Guide Future Tourism Product Development and Marketing To support the…
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