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A Surprising Find in Rockford, Illinois

9/11/2019

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It was Labor Day, and surprisingly, we had no plans as a family. Whoo Hoo! Time for a road trip. My goal was to visit a town less than two hours away, so we could come and go in one day. And so we did - to Rockford, Illinois.
The funny thing is, it's not a place one would first consider for a day out. But upon examining the GoRockford website, there were quite a few things to do and see. Unfortunately, since it was a holiday, nothing was open. Except of course, the Nicholas Conservatory's outdoor gardens. Ha! We took advantage and enjoyed the landscape and a bit of the riverwalk dotted with modern art.
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But first, we (I) found a well-loved coffee shop, Meg's Daily Grind, to gather with a great cuppa before we ventured forth. My double expresso (with my homemade coconut milk and coconut sugar) was excellent!
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We arrived at the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens soon after, and wandered through the lovely garden area. Doesn't the statue above look real?? Enjoy the gardens with us in the slideshow below:
We certainly wandered through the gardens, but we were definitely not lost!
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And in our wanderings down Main St., we found this stellar restaurant - The Irish Rose Saloon. Obviously, we did not go there to drink, but we did find a delicious menu full of fresh offerings, made to order. The best part? The fish and seafood dishes were $5 off that day! So, we enjoyed a tasty meal and good conversation.
What a memorable time! Such a simple trip, but well worth the effort. Next week, I take a trip of a different kind to Greenville, SC. I'll be signing books at the Stompin' Grounds Coffee House in Greer. If  you know anyone who lives in the Greenville area, send them over!

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Where do you go for a quick get-away in your area?? Let me know in the comments below. . .
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Rinda Beach
9/16/2019 11:10:26 am

I love the surprises you find along the way! Thanks for sharing!

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Jarm Del Boccio link
9/16/2019 01:04:54 pm

You are welcome, Rinda. . . It was a fun time with family. ☺️

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