10 Must-Do Activities to Celebrate Spring in Illinois

Hiking trails, bike paths, being able to wear a light jacket, sounds of tweeting birds, and taking mini adventures out of town are all reasons spring is the season we all long for in Illinois.

When everything starts blossoming, you know it's time to start planning family vacations and getting outside more. Because we all know with living in the Midwest, nice weather will go away in the blink of an eye.

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Like they say, April showers bring May flowers, which means taking full advantage of the gorgeous weather we're about to have is an absolute must.

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10 Must-Do Activities to Celebrate Spring in Illinois

At Art fairs
Craft beer festivals
Garage sales
Pub crawls
Bike rides on local bike paths
Hiking at the best forest preserves
Camping & fishing
Exploring botanical gardens
Saying hey to wildlife at the zoo
Spending the day at the dog park

As the weather warms up, there’s a sense of renewal that comes with it, whether you're exploring new parks or enjoying a weekend festival. Illinois offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventures, from hiking through blossoming trails to experiencing local farmer's markets.

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I can't wait to get back outside and walk to the Rock River in downtown Rockford. The bike path is nearby, tons of local bars to bar hop, and so many murals to take pictures with around the city! What are you looking forward to when spring is finally in full swing?

Before you know it... summer will be here and 80-degree weather!