Travel to the beautiful Rock River Valley to explore its spectacular gardens. The journey begins in Janesville, Wisconsin, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens. A docent-guided tour will take you through 24 different garden areas showcasing over 4,000 plant varieties, including dramatic internationally themed spaces like the Japanese, Scottish, French Formal, Italian, and English Cottage Gardens. You'll also see the spectacular Sunken Gardens, which are known for their large cottonwood and honey locust trees overhanging planting beds filled with a colorful array of bulbs, perennials, and annuals.In Rockford, Illinois, visit the incredible Anderson Japanese Gardens. This serene and beautiful space is celebrated for its meandering streams, koi-filled ponds, and dramatic waterfalls. Lunch will be at the historic Stockholm Inn in Rockford, a Scandinavian-style restaurant owned by Rick Nielsen of the band Cheap Trick. Famous for its delicious home cooking, the Stockholm Inn has a rich history, having hosted celebrities like Dinah Shore and Mickey Rooney.
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