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When you think of spring your thoughts turn to flowers. Which you’ll find everywhere as botanic gardens burst with color around Illinois. But this time of year also marks the return of warmer temps, baseball and a welcomed chance to get away for spring break.

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Botanic
Gardens in Bloom

Mother Nature outdoes herself again.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring at botanic gardens filled with Mother Nature’s personal touches. Here, you’ll discover everything from fields of wild flowers and sculpted gardens to trees from around the world exploding with blossoms.

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Morton Arboretum

CITY: Lisle

Wander through woods, a kids’ garden and native prairie in a place that feels surprisingly remote.

Chicago Botanic Garden

CITY: Glencoe

Discover 26 gardens—from stately to whimsical—on 385 acres of grounds that include nine islands.

Anderson Japanese Gardens

CITY: Rockford

Experience a Zen-like tranquility through the 14 acres of this seasonal wonder known for waterfalls.
Quad City Botanical Center

CITY: Rock Island

Explore the tropics in a soaring greenhouse along the Mississippi River.

Spring break fun under one roof.

Who says you need a boarding pass to enjoy spring break? Or even a plan, for that matter? Just head to an indoor water park where you can lounge poolside, splash down water slides, grab a bite to eat, and head back to your room—without ever leaving the resort.

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CoCo Key Water Resort - Rockford

CITY: Rockford

Four-story water slides and an on-site spa keep the whole family happy.

KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort

CITY: Gurnee

Enjoy water slides, spa treatments and tropical cocktails set against beachy décor.

Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort and Enchanted Forest

CITY: Utica

Discover waterslides, zip lining, an arcade, mini golf and spacious villas for the whole family.

The two most beautiful words for a baseball fan.

In a perfect world, opening day—with its electric atmosphere, pageantry and presidential first pitches—would be a national holiday. But until that time comes, baseball’s biggest day will simply mark the unofficial start to spring. And if you have to miss work to enjoy it? So be it.

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Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

CITY: Chicago

The neighborhood surrounding this baseball shrine adds to the charged atmosphere of opening day.

Chicago White Sox

CITY: Chicago

Start the season on Chicago’s South Side watching the 2005 World Series champs.

Peoria Chiefs Baseball Team

CITY: Peoria

Sign the little ones up for Homer’s Kids Club to receive a free ticket to five games and other perks.
Joliet Slammers

CITY: Ottawa

Between-inning antics at beautiful Silver Cross Field include water balloon tosses and mascot races.

Danville Dans at Historic Danville Stadium

CITY: Danville

Visit this historic stadium featured in “The Babe” and “A League of Their Own.”

Schaumburg Boomers at Boomers Stadium

CITY: Schaumburg

Check out Frontier League action at this ballpark in the Chicago suburbs.

Discover more travel ideas for spring.

Hundreds of attractions offer plenty of inspiring ways to enjoy spring in Illinois, whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or more ideas for spring break.

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