1. Because in winter, it really is a wonderland.
2. Because the Rockford Peaches were really amazing.
3. Because you can enjoy wide open spaces…
4. …Or find the space within.
5. Because you can enjoy the art of sports…
6. …The art of the theater…
7. …And public art is for all.
8. Heck, you can even get an artistic haircut!
9. Because anywhere these guys are from is automatically cool.
10. Because a river runs through it.
11. Because it’s All-American.
12. Because it’s so close to Chicago, you can taste it.
13. Because its Midwestern sunsets fill the sky.
14. You can watch ducklings by the water…
15. …Or soak up the sun with the flowers.
16. Downtown’s brick facades are famous…
17. …And even the most famous people hang out at Burger King.
18. Because night lights up…
19. …And history comes to life.
20. Because the concert venues are on fire.
21. You can catch a glimmer of the past…
22. …At every turn of a wheel…
23. …And every stretch of track.
24. Because the clowns aren’t terrifying (or the children are brave).
25. Seriously, though, check out this river!
26. Because summertime carnivals light up the night…
27. …And winter temps mean you can experience the arctic without the expensive trip
(Thanks, Polar Vortex!).
