10 Best Hair Salons in Illinois

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Fuzion Studios Salon Spa, Rockford, IL

Fuzion Studios Salon Spa will have you looking like a dream from your scalp to your fingertips. This popular hotspot offers a full range of hair care and nail services so you can enjoy an all-over…

Fuzion Studios Salon Spa will have you looking like a dream from your scalp to your fingertips.…

10 Best Thai Restaurants in Illinois

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Thai Hut Restaurant, Rockford, IL

Thai Hut Restaurant is a true hidden gem in Rockford. It’s a small restaurant, so most customers order takeout. Thai Hut Restaurant prepares your food fresh to order so it’s already hot…

Thai Hut Restaurant is a true hidden gem in Rockford. It’s a small restaurant, so most…

10 Best Piercing Shops in Illinois

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Delicious Ink Tattoo and Piercing, Rockford, IL

There’s no other word for it: the work you’ll get done at Delicious Ink Tattoo and Piercing truly is delicious. Not only does this shop offer skilled piercing services but it has a wide…

There’s no other word for it: the work you’ll get done at Delicious Ink Tattoo and…

10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Illinois

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Ripe Life Juice Co., Rockford, IL

It’s easy (and delicious) to live the ripe life at Ripe Life Juice Co. This Rockford vegan cafe and juice bar is known for its vegan chili, acai bowls, smoothies, and much more.

It’s easy (and delicious) to live the ripe life at Ripe Life Juice Co. This Rockford vegan…

Editors' Picks: 19 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…

10 Best Paint Your Own Pottery Studios in Illinois!

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The Pottery Lounge, Rockford, IL

The Pottery Lounge in Rockford is a pottery painting experience that sets the bar for all other paint-your-own shops! Come to this amusing, creative studio to paint your individual pottery piece.…

The Pottery Lounge in Rockford is a pottery painting experience that sets the bar for all other…

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Illinois!

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After the Vine, Rockford, IL

Want to enhance your palate, or just in the mood to sample some great wines? After the Vine is your ultimate destination. This chic wine boutique has wine tasting along with a variety of events like…

Want to enhance your palate, or just in the mood to sample some great wines? After the Vine is your…

The 13 Best Restaurants in Illinois!

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Abreo Restaurant, Rockford, IL

If you like small, creative dishes served in a dramatic fashion, you’ll appreciate Abreo Restaurant in Rockford. Chef Paul Sletten is passionate about creating and reinventing unique, seasonal…

If you like small, creative dishes served in a dramatic fashion, you’ll appreciate Abreo…

10 Best Shopping Outlets in Illinois

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CherryVale Mall, Rockford, IL

Whether you have a lengthy shopping list or you’re just planning on browsing around and seeing what you see, CherryVale Mall is the destination for you. It’s where all of Rockford goes…

Whether you have a lengthy shopping list or you’re just planning on browsing around and…

10 Best Seafood Markets in Illinois!

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JC'S Fish Market, Rockford, IL

At JC's Fish Market, the freshest catches from the deep blue can be found! From tantalizing live catfish to succulent live buffalo, explore the market for a unique seafood experience! And if live…

At JC's Fish Market, the freshest catches from the deep blue can be found! From tantalizing live…

Thai Hut Restaurant, Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in Illinois

Thai Hut Restaurant is a true hidden gem in Rockford. It’s a small restaurant, so most customers order takeout. Thai Hut Restaurant prepares your food fresh to order so it’s already hot… Read More

Delicious Ink Tattoo and Piercing, Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Piercing Shops in Illinois

There’s no other word for it: the work you’ll get done at Delicious Ink Tattoo and Piercing truly is delicious. Not only does this shop offer skilled piercing services but it has a wide… Read More

Ripe Life Juice Co., Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Illinois

It’s easy (and delicious) to live the ripe life at Ripe Life Juice Co. This Rockford vegan cafe and juice bar is known for its vegan chili, acai bowls, smoothies, and much more.

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Get your Zen on

Featured in Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Illinois!

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,… Read More

The Pottery Lounge, Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Paint Your Own Pottery Studios in Illinois!

The Pottery Lounge in Rockford is a pottery painting experience that sets the bar for all other paint-your-own shops! Come to this amusing, creative studio to paint your individual pottery piece.… Read More

After the Vine, Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Illinois!

Abreo Restaurant, Rockford, IL

Featured in The 13 Best Restaurants in Illinois!

If you like small, creative dishes served in a dramatic fashion, you’ll appreciate Abreo Restaurant in Rockford. Chef Paul Sletten is passionate about creating and reinventing unique, seasonal… Read More

CherryVale Mall, Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Shopping Outlets in Illinois

Whether you have a lengthy shopping list or you’re just planning on browsing around and seeing what you see, CherryVale Mall is the destination for you. It’s where all of Rockford goes… Read More

Valley Orchard, Cherry Valley, IL

Featured in Best Places to Pick Raspberries in Illinois!

Valley Orchard--a family-owned 35-acre haven--is an idyllic spot for a berry-liscious retreat! Visitors can bask in the warmth of the sun while picking their ripe, juicy raspberries. The views are… Read More

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