The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Illinois!

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Castle Rock State Park, Oregon, IL

Located in Illinois’ Rock River Hills region, Castle Rock State Park is distinguished by beautiful rock formations and ravines. This scenic park offers six miles of marked trails for hiking,…

Located in Illinois’ Rock River Hills region, Castle Rock State Park is distinguished by…

The Supreme Dessert: Illinois' Best Cake Shops

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The Village Bakery, Oregon, IL

This small-town bakery is so friendly, welcoming, and just downright cute. They offer a great selection of pastries including cupcakes and cake slices. Customers love the freshness and taste of the…

This small-town bakery is so friendly, welcoming, and just downright cute. They offer a great…

The 8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Illinois!

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Sunrise Family Restaurant, Loves Park, IL

Sunrise Family Restaurant is a friendly, family-style restaurant known for their skillets. Patrons appreciate the friendly waitresses, enjoyable atmosphere, and menu selection. Favorite dishes…

Sunrise Family Restaurant is a friendly, family-style restaurant known for their skillets. Patrons…

Best Educational Activities for Children in Illinois

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Discovery Center Museum, Rockford, IL

Full of outstanding exhibits, the Discovery Center Museum is one of the best children’s museums in the state. Kids can learn about electricity, the universe, weather, fitness, dinosaur fossils,…

Full of outstanding exhibits, the Discovery Center Museum is one of the best children’s…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Illinois!

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Get your Zen on

Koi ponds, waterfalls, raked gravel, traditional Asian architectural structures and more - these are just some of the beautiful features of the award-winning Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford,…

Koi ponds, waterfalls, raked gravel, traditional Asian architectural structures and more - these…

Our 10 Favorite Festivals in Illinois

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Rockford Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular, Rockford, IL

Support local artists and crafters at the Rockford Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular. This massive arts and crafts festival features over a hundred crafter and artists selling hundreds of…

Support local artists and crafters at the Rockford Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular. This…

The 15 Best Free Things to Do in Illinois

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DeKalb Corn Fest, DeKalb, IL

The DeKalb Corn Fest is one of the few free summer music festivals left in Illinois. It’s a pretty big ordeal and features tournaments, contests, live music, bus tours, art, carnival rides,…

The DeKalb Corn Fest is one of the few free summer music festivals left in Illinois. It’s a…

The 9 Best Bagel Shops in Illinois!

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Barb City Bagels, DeKalb, IL

For a cozy bakery experience, look no further than Barb City Bagels in downtown DeKalb. Their bagels are baked from scratch and come in flavors such as chocolate chip, poppy, and sourdough.…

For a cozy bakery experience, look no further than Barb City Bagels in downtown DeKalb. Their…

Illinois' Best Picnic Spots

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Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, IL

Although closed in winter months, the Anderson Japanese Gardens offers a tranquil and serene picnic experience surrounded by Zen-like natural beauty. This inspiring outdoor setting features lush…

Although closed in winter months, the Anderson Japanese Gardens offers a tranquil and serene picnic…

The 9 Best Omelets in Illinois!

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Eggsclusive Cafe, Sycamore, IL

Specializing in fresh breakfast creations, Eggsclusive Cafe is a local favorite worth checking out. Their five-egg omelets are huge and come with hash browns or potatoes and toast. Choose from their…

Specializing in fresh breakfast creations, Eggsclusive Cafe is a local favorite worth checking out.…

The Village Bakery, Oregon, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Cake Shops in Illinois!

Choices Natural Market, Loves Park, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Markets in Illinois!

Choices Natural Market features a wide selection of natural and organic products, bulk foods, vitamins, and health foods. They also have an amazing vegan selection and even have cooking… Read More

Rumba Dance Fitness, Loves Park, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Zumba Classes in Illinois!

If you’re looking for Zumba or Rumba Zumba classes in the Rockford area, head over to Rumba Dance Fitness studio in Loves Park. They offer a variety of Zumba-system classes, including Aqua… Read More

Eggsclusive Cafe, Sycamore, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Omelets in Illinois!

DeKalb Corn Fest, DeKalb, IL

Featured in The Best 15 Free Things to Do in Illinois!

The DeKalb Corn Fest is one of the few free summer music festivals left in Illinois. It’s a pretty big ordeal and features tournaments, contests, live music, bus tours, art, carnival rides,… Read More

Tom’s Farm Market, Huntley, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Illinois!

Tom’s Farm Market offers a wide selection of fresh produce at their Bartlett Farm Stand July through September. This family-owned market also features a garden center, bakery, gift shop, and… Read More

Barb City Bagels, DeKalb, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Bagel Shops in Illinois!

For a cozy bakery experience, look no further than Barb City Bagels in downtown DeKalb. Their bagels are baked from scratch and come in flavors such as chocolate chip, poppy, and sourdough.… Read More

Prairie State Winery, Genoa, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Wineries in Illinois!

Prairie State Winery only produces wines exclusively from locally-grown grapes. Their barrel-aged wines are true classics and feature a variety of flavors from rich to soft and sweet with hints of… Read More

Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL

Featured in Illinois' 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

Built in 1926, the Arcada Theatre is considered the “gem of the Fox Valley.” It has been completely restored to its original splendor, featuring a pipe organ and old-fashioned elegance of… Read More

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