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For a tranquil afternoon that makes you feel like you’re in the tropics no matter the season in Illinois, head to this small botanical garden housed in an eye-catching glass greenhouse. In the warmer months, you can also enjoy their outdoor garden, which is free to visit!
Rockford is one of the places we spend the most time outside of our home in Los Angeles. It's a small(er) town with a lot of character about 90 minutes west of Chicago. Head here to explore Illinois outside of the Windy City!
A non-profit organization hosts this enormous botanical garden that has a 100-year history and some of the most diverse plant life in the United States. Enjoy miles of walking trails through forests and manicured gardens, have a picnic by the Children’s Garden, and learn how to attract butterflies and bees to your own garden.
This locally-owned brewpub is a staple in downtown Rockford, serving creative craft beers at an affordable price.
