Illinois Sunset & Sunrise, Theme Parks + Waterfall Pictures

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This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.

Crisscrossed by the Mississippi and Rock rivers, this nature-lover’s playground was also the boyhood home of three United States presidents.

Crisscrossed by the Mississippi and Rock rivers, this nature-lover’s playground was also the boyhood home of three United States presidents.

Cross a swinging bridge and play disc golf in this fun park, which comes alive with theater performances on summer nights. 

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

Spend a day at this sprawling theme park to enjoy an array of thrilling roller coaster rides, a water park and entertainment for kids of all ages.

Stroll along the picturesque Illinois River, through parkland and down tree-lined streets in the oldest European settlement in Illinois.

Cross a swinging bridge and play disc golf in this fun park, which comes alive with theater performances on summer nights. 

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas. 

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

Rockford’s iconic gardens may be in the heartland of America, but you’ll feel transported to Japan as you explore the winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.

Surrounded on three sides by powerful rivers, this region is richly textured with antebellum estates, farmland, vineyards and tracts of protected forest.