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Anderson Japanese Gardens, a 10-acre Japanese garden in Rockford, is a splendid retreat with cascading waterfalls, ponds, streams rock formations, winding lanes, a tea house, and guest house built in the authentic sukiya style. When you re ready for a break from sightseeing, this is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy some tranquility. Benches and artfully designed areas allow for reflection and contemplation.
Located at 318 Spring Creek Road in Rockford, and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anderson Japanese Gardens ranks as the #1 thing to do in Rockford on Trip Advisor and scores a 5 out of 5 based on user reviews.
Their website also details some new changes put in place because of COVID-19 -
To ensure everyone’s safety, we are re-opening under significantly reduced capacities and strict social distancing protocols. Until further notice, pre-purchased admissions reservations will be required for entry.
You can make all of your reservation on the Anderson Japanese Gardens website.
If you ve never taken a trip to the gardens, you should seriously put it on your calendar for spring.
It s a great place for everyone. Whether you re looking for some solo time, a date idea, or some family fun, it s an awesome place for everyone to enjoy the outdoors in Rockford.
What Spring Looks Like in Every State, in Photos
By Laura Ratfliff, Stacker News
On 3/5/21 at 6:30 PM EST
Craig Sterken / Shutterstock
Slowly but surely, Americans are shedding their coats and heading outdoors to embrace the welcomed change of seasons as Spring unfolds around the country. Using historical weather data and various event listings, we ve gathered 50 different looks at spring around the country.
Average spring temperatures throughout the U.S. fluctuate dramatically, from a brisk 24.7 degrees Fahrenheit in Alaska to a mild 69.9 degrees Fahrenheit in Florida. Across the whole country, the average spring temperature sits at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on where you live, spring temperatures may mean a long-awaited thaw, buds appearing on trees, or the familiar sound of songbirds returning for the season.
Local businesses have always been an integral part of the fabric of our community, and supporting these businesses has never been more important.
Q98.5 and Townsquare Rockford is committed to standing with local businesses, and the people who bring them to life and make them special. So we are very proud to introduce our inaugural Q98.5 Townsquare Rockford Townie Awards for 2021.
The Townies are our way of honoring some of the local businesses that help define the unique character of the Rockford community.
We know you ll recognize some, and others might be new to you but since our community grows and changes constantly, that s the point. We hope you enjoy this eclectic list of some of the people, places and things that we love about Rockford.