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Review:
Rockford’s Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens is located along the shores of the Rock River. The conservatory offers 11,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space. Exhibits include orchids, a butterfly display, and a glow in the dark garden. Wings of Wonder is a temporary lorikeet exhibit, educating guests about the parrot-like birds that feed off nectar. The Eclipse Lagoon is a small outdoor waterway, alongside of which is a pedestrian bridge connecting guests to the rose garden. During the winter months, public ice skating is offered on the lagoon. Benches, water features and sculpture throughout the facility offer quiet places to pause and contemplate.
Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, 1354 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL 61107, Phone: 815-987-61107
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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