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JANESVILLEJ S ’S PARK PLACE

THE OFFICIAL JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN VISITORS GUIDE

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Janesville Area Welcome to Janesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. 20 S Main St, Suite #17 Janesville, WI 53545 800-487-2757 janesvillecvb.com

Our Mission: The Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (JACVB) exists to lead, support and promote the convention and visitor industry in this area by promoting Janesville, Wisconsin’s Park Place, as a prime visitor destination thereby creating Wisconsin’sWisconsin’s ParkPark PlacePlace a positive economic impact on the community and enhancing the quality of life. We are an independent non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation.

Please don’t hesitate to call the Table of Contents Janesville Area Convention and PAGE 2 ABOUT JANESVILLE Visitors Bureau at PAGE 3 ATTRACTIONS 800-487-2757 or visit our website at PAGE 7 GREAT OUTDOORS janesvillecvb.com for additional PAGE 9 COMMUNITY information. {} PAGE 10 DINING PAGE 11 HISTORY PAGE 13 LOCATIONS/MAPS PAGE 15 ACCOMMODATIONS PAGE 17 ONGOING EVENTS PAGE 19 DOWNTOWN PAGE 28 EDUCATION PAGE 30 ROCK COUNTY & MILTON

Picture on the cover: Lincoln-Tallman House located on the Rock County Historical Society Campus

©2016 Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau No part of this publication may be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without express written permission of the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Every effort is made to make this guide as accurate as possible. As information is subject to change without notice, we encourage readers to verify times, dates and other information listed in this publication.

Photos courtesy of: Blackhawk Technical College, Megan O'Leary Photography & Design, mdezin Creative Group, Janesville Jets, Janesville Performing Arts Center, Jason Mielke-High Impact Creations LLC, Marsha Mood, Raven’s Wish, Rock Aqua Jays, Rock County Historical Society, Rotary Botanical Gardens, Skelly’s Farm Market, Susan Melton, UW Rock County, Italian House, Lucy's Loon Lake, Mercy Health, SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital, The Armory, Best Events, Rock County Fair, WI Wagon, and Tom Rife. Map design courtesy of Bob Hackbarth. 1 • janesvillecvb.com JACVB 2016 Visitors Guide PRINT FILE_Layout 1 9/28/16 5:34 PM Page 3

A Visit to Wisconsin’s Park Place JANESVILLE ABOUT

Welcome to Janesville...Wisconsin’s Park Place. We invite you to experience all we have to offer. Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, planning to stay a day or are considering relocating for a lifetime, we want you to enjoy all that our community has to offer and return often. Immerse yourself in 2,500 acres of developed parkland, tour the historic home where Abraham Lincoln slept, soak in 20 acres of award-winning botanical gardens, play a round of golf at one of our many breathtaking courses, take a walking tour of our 13 historic districts or attend one of our many special events. Hockey Team, shopping your way tour or meeting and conference through the downtown and dining at event. Complete your day enjoying live one of over 100 restaurants. theatre, taking in a performance by Our goals are simple: to provide you our very own National Champion Let our expert staff at the Janesville with the best experience possible Rock Aqua Jays water ski show Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and make your choice to return often team, cheering on our Janesville Jets help you plan your next visit, group an easy one. Meetings & Group Tours

Janesville is the ideal place for both directions. This makes us perfect for variety of meeting and banquet meeting/conference events and state, regional and national groups. spaces to accomodate meetings of group tours. Our location is just Janesville also provides a compelling all sizes and wide selection of hotels, 10 minutes from the Illinois border on combination of amenities, restaurants and attractions, we are I-39/90 and easily accessible from convenience and affordability. an easy choice for your next meeting several major highways in all Combined with our great attractions, or tour destination.

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Attractions ARTS & CuLTuRE, NATuRE, LOCAL fLAVOR, ENTERTAINMENT ANd HISTORy

Arts & Culture Hedberg Public Library sit back and enjoy a wide variety of 316 S Main St performances including plays, 608-758-6600 The Armory (Best Events) musical theatre, dance, music, and a hedbergpubliclibrary.org 10 S High St visual arts gallery. The center is also home to The Gallery, a small 100- 608-741-7400 This award-winning facility is located seat performance space, which hosts janesvillearmory.com in the heart of Janesville. In addition intimate theatrical performances. to traditional library services, Built in 1930, used during World War Hedberg Public Library also features II by the 192nd Tank Battalion, and Janesville Art League & Gallery changing exhibits, a gift shop, coffee listed on the National Register of Janesville Woman’s Club shop and educational programs. Historic Places, the Armory is an 108 S Jackson St exciting entertainment venue and 608-754-4544 Janesville Performing Arts Center event facility. It seats up to 250 and janesvillewomansclub.com 408 S Main St is home to special shows and events. 608-758-0297 The Janesville Art League exists to janesvillepac.org further community interest in arts, develop appreciation and recognition The Janesville Performing Arts of artists, and to view, study, display, Center serves as the primary arts collect and conserve art works. It is and cultural center for the greater open to anyone with a desire to Janesville area by providing a home support the arts, and have art venue for approximately 11 local arts enhance their lives. The Art League’s groups. The theatre is housed in the collection is housed in the gallery on original Janesville High School, the second floor of the Woman’s Club which opened in 1923 and was building. They maintain a rotating renovated into a 637 seat theatre in display of members’ art work at the 2004. Well known for its acoustics, Janesville Performing Arts Center. the theatre is a comfortable space to

3 • janesvillecvb.com JACVB 2016 Visitors Guide PRINT FILE_Layout 1 9/28/16 5:34 PM Page 5 ATTRACTIONS Nature Showtimes: Wednesday and Sunday evenings, Memorial day weekend though Labor day weekend. Rotary Botanical Gardens 1455 Palmer Dr The Rock Aqua Jays often host the 608-752-3885 National and World Water Ski Show rotarybotanicalgardens.org Championships.

use. Enjoy walking under a canopy of trees while taking in the great views on this segment. The Ice Age Trail also incorporates two paved recreational trails along a stream that was once a large glacier melt- Janesville Jets Hockey water river. Another portion of the trail is known as the devil’s 821 Beloit Ave Staircase segment. This segment 608-756-2383 climbs up a steep stone staircase JanesvilleJets.com Tom Rife and travels on the side of a bluff, along a natural shelf overlooking the The Janesville Jets HockeyTeam are Rotary Botanical Gardens is an Rock River. Natural beauty abounds a community-oriented Junior A award-winning botanical showcase here! Team that plays in the North located in the heart of Janesville American Hockey League. The featuring 20 acres of awe-inspiring playing season runs from gardens and a family-friendly Entertainment September through April. Home atmosphere. during your visit you’ll games are at the Janesville Ice find dramatic and internationally Arena and often include themed themed gardens, including days and fun activities. Concessions Japanese, Scottish, french formal, are available. Italian and English Cottage Gardens. The Gardens feature over Rock County 4-H Fair 20 different garden styles and 4,000 1301 Craig Ave varieties of plants. Visitors to the 608-755-1470 Gardens may also enjoy guided rockcounty4hfair.com garden tours, shopping local Tradition abounds at the oldest 4-H artisans’ work in the Cottage fair in the u.S, from the numerous Garden Gallery Gift Shop, and a animals that compete every year, to variety of educational classes and Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski the carnival and every unique programs available for adults, youth Show Team exhibit in between. The fair is and families. RAJ Stadium-Traxler Park constantly evolving, showcasing 600 N Main St amazing entertainment including Ice Age Trail rockaquajays.com top country acts and a variety of Ice Age Trail Alliance activities for the whole family. rock.iceagetrail.org With the beautiful Rock River as their backdrop, watch these talented Over 12,000 years ago, an immense national champion performers flow of glacial ice sculpted a display their pyramid, ballet, jumping landscape of remarkable beauty and barefoot water skiing skills. The across Wisconsin. show features performers of all ages A highlight of the trail includes the and skill levels. Admission is free, Janesville to Milton segment which but donations are encouraged. you travels an abandoned railroad bed can even buy souvenir T-shirts and that has been converted for public concessions to enjoy during the show. janesvillecvb.com • 4 JACVB 2016 Visitors Guide PRINT FILE_Layout 1 9/28/16 5:34 PM Page 6

you into their toy making gallery and delight all who watch them create. After the tour, you can purchase/special order a wagon or toy of your own. Tours are given by appointment only and last approximately one hour.

Historic Districts 607-757-3171 for a lesson in history and architecture all you need to do is walk down our city streets. Janesville features 13 historic districts, many of which make perfect walking tours. Historic districts include: Courthouse Hill, Jefferson Avenue, Bostwick Avenue, Columbus Circle, Prospect Hill, Benton Avenue, Conrad Cottages, Look West, Old fourth Ward, North Main Street, South Main

Local Flavor History

Janesville Farmers Market Wisconsin Wagon Company Downtown Janesville 300 N River St 608-289-9292 608-754-0026 janesvillefarmersmarket.com wisconsinwagon.com Showroom and Office: 300 N River St Shop local vendors for fresh flowers, Open M-F 8:30 AM-4:30 PM cheese, vegetables, fruits, bakery, meat, soaps and crafts. Event runs Only in Janesville can you tour the on Saturdays, May through October, manufacturer of the hand-crafted Street, East Milwaukee Street and 8 am to 1 pm. Markets are also held Janesville Coaster Wagons and other West Milwaukee Street. Janesville is throughout the winter. solid wooden toys patterned after also home to more than 20 historic products of the first half of individually listed historic buildings Skelly’s Farm Market the 20th century. The tour will draw 2713 S Hayner Rd including: The Armory, Old Post 608-757-1200 Office, Carriage Works Building, skellysfarmmarket.com Cotton Mills and Hugenin House. Visit Skelly’s for top quality produce Brochures on many individual from strawberries to sweet corn to districts are available at the pumpkins, and wholesome family Janesville Area Convention & Visitors entertainment including two corn Bureau office in downtown Janesville. mazes, wagon rides, a unique playground and more. Open June through October.

5 • janesvillecvb.com JACVB 2016 Visitors Guide PRINT FILE_Layout 1 9/28/16 5:35 PM Page 7 ATTRACTIONS takes an in-depth look at the cutting- educational experience is a edge amenities found in the Lincoln- memorable one for children, as it Tallman House. from indoor running offers students the chance to water to an intercom system, the experience 19th century English, house was equipped with the finest mathematics, and history lessons in innovations of the day. Tours are a unique way. available by appointment only and All students are given custom 19th should be scheduled 48 hours in century style souvenir booklets that advance by calling 608-756-4509 they use while at this real one-room ext. 305. school house. They will take their Helen Jeffris Wood booklets home to show their families Museum Center and remember their visit. 426 N Jackson St The frances Willard Schoolhouse is 608-756-4509 one of the Society’s most important rchs.us The Rock County Historical educational tools to aid teachers Society is home to: If you are looking for a way to and students in learning about Rock complete your historical adventure County history. Lincoln-Tallman House or to add a little culture to your day, 440 N Jackson St visit the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Charles Tallman Archives Tour Information: 608-756-4509 Center. The museum center is 426 N Jackson St rchs.us housed in the 1912 Prairie-style 608-756-4509 Guests have the opportunity to take residence of Stanley dexter Tallman. rchs.us three different tours in the Lincoln This museum provides one-stop It’s all about family! dig up your Tallman House: shopping for your historical needs. family tree, conduct research or The Traditional Tour explores the The visitor and ticketing center is take a genealogy class at the first and second floors of the home. located onsite, as well as a Charles Tallman Archives. Conduct Guests will learn about the daily lives changing exhibit gallery, children’s research among thousands of of the Tallman family, the history of interactive activity area, a gift shop photographs, maps and the home, and the events that led and the administrative office of the documents. Our archives staff will Abraham Lincoln to spend two Rock County Historical Society. guide you through every step of the nights at the house in 1859. Tours Current exhibits at Helen Jeffris research process. Just want to are offered by appointment only on Wood Museum include: browse? flip through our weekdays during March through photograph collection to find the Pickard China Exhibit. The Helen May, by appointment Monday- right image to adorn your office, Jeffris Wood Museum Center Wednesday from June to September study or library. boasts housing one of the largest and November to december, and A veteran of genealogy? Browse every hour on the hour from 11:00 and most detailed exhibits of Pickard China in America. through our research databases to AM to 2:00 PM Thursday-Sunday find specific resources that will help Pauline Pottery Exhibit. from June to december. One of the you complete your project. The Help Wanted Tour allows guests most extensive collections of art Partnering with the Rock County to experience Victorian life through pottery from Rock County created Genealogical Society, the Charles the eyes of the servants. This by Pauline Bogart Jacobus during Tallman Archives is the home for interactive tour has guests try their the late nineteenth century. genealogy and local history hand at various chores around the research education. discover your house as they learn what life was like Francis Willard Schoolhouse roots today! for servants in the 1800s. Tours are 426 N Jackson St offered by appointment only on 608-756-4509 weekdays from March through May, rchs.us by appointment Monday- Classes are in session at the Wednesday from June to September authentic frances Willard and November to december, and at Schoolhouse! All 3rd grade classes 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM Thursday- in Rock County and beyond are Sunday from June to december. invited to immerse themselves in a The Tallman’s Technologies Tour two-hour hour class. This unique

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GREAT OUTDOORS PARKS, TRAILS, GOLf & POOLS

Parks • Splash Pad • Outdoor Olympic Swimming Pool • , Tennis, Pickleball, & Wading Pool Horseshoes, Sand C ourt Volleyball, • Peace Park Accessible Playground Janesville—Wisconsin’s Park Place— Shuffleboard offers diverse opportunities with its • Historic Farmstead • Cross Country Ski Trails 2,590 acre system which includes • Soccer Fields 64 improved parks, including four regional parks, six community parks, Palmer Park Traxler Park 33 neighborhood parks, greenbelts • 164 Acres • 27 Acres and open spaces. • Biking and Nature Trails • Veteran’s Memorial Plaza You’ll find an arboretum, a beach, an • JACVB Visitor Information Center • Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show outdoor swimming pool, 15 tennis • CAMDEN Accessible Playground • Boat Launch & Fishing courts, six lighted softball fields, five • Wading Pool • Sand Court Volleyball sledding hills, ten miles of cross- • Sand Court Volleyball, Tennis Courts country ski trails, 25+ miles of paved • Outdoor Ice Rink and Softball Diamonds bike trails and 15 picnic pavilions. • Pet Exercise Area Bond Park Janesville’s Parks and Recreation • Sledding Divisions operate the parks system • 12 Acres • Pavilions and recreational progrmas. All parks • Skate Park listed below offer pavillions, picnic • Basketball Courts, Tennis, Soccer, tables, bathrooms (open seasonally), Lustig Park & Softball Fields an play equipment. 608-755-3025 • 32 Acres • Soccer Pavilion • Wooded Nature Trail • Play Equipment Local Parks • Disc Golf Course Riverside Park Lions Beach • 87 Acres Rockport Park • Spring-fed Lake • 246 Acres • Biking and Nature Trails • Boat Launch and Fishing • Six Miles of Biking, HIking & Cross • Boat Launch & Fishing • Next to Rotary Botanical Gardens Country Ski Trails

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We have 18 area golf courses within 45 minutes of Janesville.

Bass Creek 1303 S Murphy Rd 608-876-6631 golfbasscreek.com • 9 holes, Par/Rating 36/34.9 • yardage 3,188, Slope 114

Blackhawk 2100 Palmer dr 608-757-3090 janesvilleblackhawk.com Hiking/Biking Trails Campgrounds • 9 holes, Par/Rating 34/33.3 • yardage 12,857, Slope 113 Janesville’s 30 miles of paved trails, Blackhawk • 866-652-2586 including Janesville’s segment of Hickory Hills • 608-884-6327 Cecelia’s the statewide Ice Age Trail, connect 1901 S Emerald Grove Rd many neighborhoods, parks and Hidden Valley • 800-469-5515 attractions. One well-known portion 608-754-8550 ceceliasgolf.com Jellystone Park • 877-232-7386 • 9 holes, Par/Rating 36/32.7 of the trail is called the devil’s Staircase. Located in Riverside Lakeland • 866-860-5494 • yardage 3,071, Slope 113 Park, the devil’s Staircase ascends Lakeview • 608-868-7800 the bluffs alongside the Rock River. Glen Erin In the winter, the trails, parks and 1417 W Airport Rd greenbelt system are available to 608-741-1100 gleneringolf.com cross country skiers and • 18 holes, Par/Rating 71/70.3 snowshoers. • yardage 6,849, Slope 121-126 Detailed trail maps are available by Riverside calling 800-48-PARKS. 2100 Golf Course Rd 608-757-3080 Pools janesvilleriverside.com • 18 holes, Par/Rating 72/70.79 Rockport Park features an Olympic- • yardage 6,508, Slope 123 sized pool with diving well, wading pool, bathhouse with showers, and If you prefer to play with a Frisbee concession stand. If you would rather than golf clubs, our Disc rather go to the beach, head on Golf Course is in Lustig Park, over to Lions Beach, open June Snowmobiling through August, with sand beach 608-755-3030. Try FootGolf at Rock County offers 226 miles of and grass picnic area. Blackwhawk Golf Course! snowmobile trails. for more information call the Snowmobile Hotline, 608-757-5458.

Hunting & Fishing

for local hunting and fishing information call the department of Natural Resources, 608-743-4800.

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Community HEALTHCARE, NONPROfIT ANd PRIVATE BuSINESSES

is the local lead the way The Janesville Gazette The Top Employers daily newspaper. Janesville has two employing over 1,000 workers each: local radio stations: WCLO-AM and Mercy Health System and Rock WJVL-fM. 608-754-3311 or County. gazettextra.com. is an Hedberg Public Library Janesville has two award-winning facility located in the Health Care. major health care providers: Mercy heart of Janesville. In addition to Health and SSM Health-dean traditional library services, Hedberg Medical Group. We have two Public Library also features hospitals, Mercy Health and SSM changing exhibits, a gift shop, coffee Health-St. Mary's Hospital. In case of shop and educational programs. an emergency, dial 911 for 608-758-6600. immediate response.

Business Relocation Information can be obtained by contacting Janesville Parks & Recreation offers one-stop shopping for all your forward Janesville, Inc. at 608-757- outdoor and sports activities. 608- 3160 or forwardjanesville.com. 755-3030.

for more organized sport leagues, Janesville has over 50 churches representing many faiths. contact the family yMCA at 608- 754-9622 or the Boys and Girls Club of Janesville at 608-755-0575.

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Dining DINING fINE dINING, BAR & GRILL, CAfÉ, fAMILy STyLE, ETHNIC

Hungry? Janesville has the cure for that. With over 100 restaurants we can satisfy almost any appetite. from prime rib to hot dogs, Janesville serves up a diverse variety of dining establishments. Whether your tastes are simple, sophisticated or somewhere in between, you’re sure to find a dining option that is just right for you.

for a complete listing of Janesville’s dining establishments, visit the JACVB website at janesvillecvb.com or pick up a dining guide at the JACVB offices in Olde Towne Mall or the seasonal Visitors Information Center in Palmer Park.

Janesville is home to many locally owned and operated restaurants. for fine dining, try frankie’s Supper Club or Prime Quarter Steak House. Locally owned casual dining facilities include Citrus Café, Cursing Stone Pub, Kealy’s Kafe, HHffRRRGGH Inn and Milwaukee Grill. for lighter fare, try a deli or cafe restaurant, such as 29 South, GR’s Sandwich Shoppe, Lucy’s Loon Lake Coffee & deli, Luke’s deli or Mocha Moment.

Ethnic food options include Asian Bistro, Cozumel, Cozy Inn, El Jardin, H&S Hibachi & Sushi, Hacienda Real, Italian House and Peking Chinese Restaurant. Local pizza favorites include Jim’s Pizzeria, Lisa’s Pizzeria, Mac’s Pizza Shack, Sam’s Pizza and Tony & Maria’s Italian Pizzeria.

Many of our local bar and grill establishments offer great food and great atmosphere, including BaZinga’s, East Point Sportz Pub, Looking Glass, Mo’s TAASBAG Sports Bar, O’Riley & Conway’s Irish Pub, Riley’s Sports Bar, Time Out Pub, and Whiskey Ranch.

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History HISTORIC dISTRICTS, ANTIQuE SHOPS ANd ARCHITECTuRE

We’re more fun than a history book, but just as valuable if history is your passion. Proud of their heritage, our residents have shown great dedication in restoring the Janesville community’s early buildings and homes. Spend an afternoon downtown visiting antique and resale shops and viewing Janesville’s historic districts!

Historic Places Janesville was named in1836 after early settler Henry Janes, who traveled to the area following the Black Hawk War of 1832. Twenty percent of Wisconsin’s buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places can be found in Janesville. One highlight is the Lincoln- Tallman House, significant as Wisconsin’s only existing private residence where Abraham Lincoln slept. for a lesson in history and architecture, all you have to do is walk down our city streets. Janesville features thirteen historic districts that make perfect walking tours.

Historic Districts The twin towers of St. Mary’s Catholic Church mark the location of the Prospect Hill Historic District. In the first decades of the city’s growth, the steep hills on the east side of the Rock River restricted road building and house construction. Consequently, like Courthouse Hill to the south, this area enjoyed its greatest period of development at the turn of the century as the streets of central Janesville neared completion.

for 86 years, the centerpiece of Courthouse Hill was the french Second Empire Style Rock County Courthouse.

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Locations INfORMATION, ACCOMMOdATIONS, ATTRACTIONS, MEdICAL ANd RECREATION

INfORMATION ATTRACTIONS 30 Marshall Middle School 25 S Pontiac dr 1 Janesville Area Convention 13 CAMDEN Playground 608-743-6200 & Visitors Bureau 2501 Palmer dr 31 Parker High School 20 S Main St, Suite #17 608-755-3025 3125 Mineral Point Ave 608-757-3171 or 800-48-PARKS (487-2757) 14 Gray Brewing Company 608-743-5600 13 Seasonal Visitor Information Center 2424 W Court St 32 University of Wisconsin – Palmer Park – East Pavilion 608-754-5150 Rock County 608-757-3171 or 800-48-PARKS (487-2757) 15 Janesville Mall 2909 Kellogg Ave 47 Rock County Courthouse 2500 Milton Ave 608-758-6565 51 S Main St 608-752-7845 33 WI Center for the Blind 608-757-5660 16 Janesville Performing Arts Center & Visually Impaired 48 Hedberg Public Library 408 S Main St 1700 W State St 316 S Main St 608-758-0297 608-758-6100 608-758-6600 17 Rock County Historical Society 49 Janesville City Hall/Municipal Building 426 N Jackson St 18 N Jackson St 608-756-4509 HOSPITALS 608-755-3000 17 Lincoln-Tallman House 34 Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center North 50 Forward Janesville 440 N Jackson St 3400 deerfield dr 14 S Jackson St, Ste # 200 608-756-4509 608-314-3600 608-757-3160 17 Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center 35 Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center 51 Janesville Transit System 426 N Jackson St 1000 Mineral Point Ave Corner of River & Court Streets 608-756-4509 608-756-6000 608-755-3150 18 MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. 36 St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital 52 Van Galder Bus Terminal 2821 S uS Hwy 51 3400 E Racine St 3120 N Pontiac dr 608-757-7881 or 800-345-8348 608-373-8000 608-758-0909 19 Pontiac Convention Center 2809 N Pontiac dr ACCOMMOdATIONS 608-531-0284 RECREATION 2 Baymont Inn 20 Pine Tree Plaza 37 Blackhawk Golf Course 616 Midland Rd 2900 deerfield dr 2100 Palmer dr 608-758-4545 or 800-337-0550 21 Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show 608-757-3090 3 EconoLodge Traxler Park, 600 N Main St 38 Dawson Softball Complex 3520 Milton Ave rockaquajays.com 920 Beloit Ave 608-754-0251 or 800-424-6423 22 Rock County Fairgrounds 608-755-3030 4 Guardian Angel Bed & Breakfast Randall Avenue & Craig Street 39 Janesville Ice Arena 429 Prospect Ave 1301 Craig Ave 821 Beloit Ave 608-758-3211 or 800-424-6423 608-755-1470 608-755-3015 5 Hampton Inn 23 Rotary Botanical Gardens 40 Lustig Park – Frisbee Golf Course 2400 fulton St 1455 Palmer dr 1500 River View dr 608-754-4900 or 800-426-7866 608-752-3885 608-755-3025 6 Holiday Inn Express – 46 Skelly’s Farm Market 41 Monterey Park – Stadium Janesville Conference Center 2713 Hayner Rd 465 Rockport Rd 3100 Wellington Pl 608-757-1200 608-743-5008 or 608-743-5010 608-756-3100 or 800-315-2621 24 The Armory 42 Riverside Golf Course & Park 7 Microtel Inn 10 S High St 2100 Golf Course Rd 3121 Wellington Pl 608-741-7400 608-757-3080 608-752-3121 or 888-771-7171 25 Wisconsin Wagon 43 Rockport Park – Peace Park 8 Motel 6 507 Laurel Ave 2801 Rockport Rd 3907 Milton Ave 608-754-0026 608-755-3025 608-756-1742 or 800-466-8356 44 YMCA 9 Northern Town Motel SCHOOLS 200 W Court St 1409 Center Ave 608-754-6654 608-754-0248 26 Blackhawk Technical College 6004 S County Road G/Prairie Rd 45 Youth Sports Complex 10 Ramada 608-758-6900 100 S Wuthering Hills drive 3900 Milton Ave 608-755-3030 608-756-4511 or 800-854-9517 27 Craig High School 401 S Randall Ave 13 Palmer Park 11 Scarlett House Bed & Breakfast 608-743-5200 2501 Palmer dr 825 E Court St 608-755-3025 608-754-8000 28 Edison Middle School 1649 S Chatham St 12 Super 8 608-743-5900 3430 Milton Ave 608-756-2040 or 800-800-8000 29 Franklin Middle School 450 N Crosby Ave 608-743-6000 13 • janesvillecvb.com JACVB 2016 Visitors Guide PRINT FILE_Layout 1 10/10/16 5:27 PM Page 15 Locations, Map & Transportation

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26 TRANSPORTATION PLANES, BUSES AND AUTOMOBILES Car Rental: Area Airports: General Mitchell International Airport Enterprise Rent-A-Car Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Milwaukee, 75 miles east 608-758-7100 1716 W Airport Rd 414-747-5300 Private Charter/Freight Cargo mitchellairport.com Bus/Charter: 608-757-5768 Chicago O’Hare International Airport Van Galder Bus Company jvlairport.com Chicago, IL, 90 miles southeast 800-747-0994 vangalderbus.com Dane County Regional Airport 800-832-6352 Madison, 40 miles north flychicago.com 608-246-3380 City Transit System: Chicago Midway International Airport msnairport.com JTS (Janesville Transit System) Chicago, IL, 120 miles southeast 608-755-3150 Chicago, Rockford International Airport 800-832-6352 Transit Transfer Center Rockford, 30 miles south flychicago.com Corner of River and Court Streets 815-969-4000 ci.janesville.wi.us/jts flyrfd.com Taxi Cabs: Park City Taxi 608-436-1617 janesvillecvb.com • 14 JACVB 2016 Visitors Guide PRINT FILE_Layout 1 9/28/16 5:35 PM Page 16

Accommodations HOTELS, MOTELS, BEd & BREAKfASTS ANd INNS

Janesville offers a variety of hotels, room, the right technology and the for more information about these bed and breakfasts, and inns to right service to make every stay accommodations, contact the make your stay relaxing and relaxing and filled with positive Janesville Area Convention & Visitors memorable. interactions. Bureau toll-free at 800-48-PARKS. No matter what time of the day or night you arrive, you can rest assured that we’ll have a room awaiting you. If you’re all about business, we can accommodate that too! Our accommodations offer a variety of premium services and amenities, including guest rooms with ample work space, a full complement of business services, excellent dining choices, quality fitness facilities and comprehensive meeting capabilities. Our hotels exceed guest expectations by providing the right

15 • janesvillecvb.com JACVB 2016 Visitors Guide PRINT FILE_Layout 1 9/28/16 5:35 PM Page 17 ACCOMMODATIONS Baymont Inn • Children under 18 free with parents • Arcade 616 Midland Rd • free high speed wireless internet • *Microwave/fridge (*select rooms only) 608-758-4545 or 800-337-0550 • 142 rooms, including 5 suites • Complimentary Breakfast baymontinns.com • 24-hour coffee service • designated Pet Area w/depository • Indoor pool and whirlpool • free HBO • Meeting Rooms • 24-hour fitness center • Rooms include refrigerator & microwave • Coin Operated Guest Laundry facility • Complimentary continental breakfast • Coin operated laundry service • Children under 18 free with Parents • Children under 18 free with parents • Iron and ironing board in every room • designated Pet friendly guest rooms – • Pets allowed/fee • Meeting facilities for up to 750 people w/fee • free high speed wireless internet Microtel Inn • Complimentary Breakfast • 105 rooms, including 8 suites • COMING IN 2017 3121 Wellington Pl • free local phone call - free Bus/Truck Parking 608-752-3121 or 888-771-7171 • ATM - 24hr fitness Center microtelinn.com • Guest laundry facilities available • Restaurant next door Super 8 Meeting facilities for up to 25 people • free continental breakfast 3430 Milton Ave Rooms include refrigerator & microwave • Children 17 and under free with parents 608-756-2040 or 800-800-8000 • Bus and truck parking • Pets allowed/ fee super8.com • Business Center • free high speed wireless internet/ • Restaurant nearby EconoLodge guest computer • Super Start breakfast 3520 Milton Ave • 24-hour coffee service • Children under 17 free with parents 608-754-0251 or 800-4-CHOICE • 61 rooms • 46 rooms econolodge.com • free local/long distance phone calls • Coin operated washer and dryer • Restaurant nearby • flat screen TV’s • All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, • free deluxe continental breakfast • Refrigerators in some rooms coffee maker, iron, ironing board and • Pets allowed/fee • Hair dryer, iron, ironing board hair dryer • free wireless internet access • Guest laundry • free wireless internet • 58 rooms • fax and copy service available • Can accomodate accessibility needs • All rooms have refrigerators, • Bus and truck parking • Crib/roll aways available upon request • Bus/truck parking w/ plug-ins coffee makers & microwaves Motel 6 • Guest laundry 3907 Milton Ave BED & BREAKFASTS • All single rooms have king beds 608-756-1742 or 800-466-8356 Guardian Angel • Bus and truck parking motel6.com 429 Prospect Ave Hampton Inn • Restaurant next door 608-758-3211 2400 fulton St • Kids stay free (under 17 years old) guardianangelbnb.com 608-754-4900 or 800-HAMPTON • Pets allowed/free • Private rooms with private baths hamptoninn.com • free wireless internet • furnished apartment available for short • Indoor pool & whirlpool • 119 rooms or long term rentals • fitness center • free local phone calls • daily breakfast special • Restaurant next door • Complimentary coffee from 6 to 10 am • Cable television & video library • free hot breakfast • free expanded cable television • Convenient to many local attractions • Children under 18 free with parents • Refrigerator & microwave in some rooms • High speed wireless internet • free high speed wireless internet access • Guest laundry • Nationally-registered historic home • Victorian home, antique furnishings • 98 rooms, including 8 suites Northern Town Motel • free local phone calls • Putting green 1409 Center Ave • In-room coffee • Apartment for 4 to 6 guests 608-754-0248 • 24-hour coffee service Scarlett House • Restaurants nearby • dry cleaning and laundry service available • free wireless internet 825 E Court St • Can accomodate accessibility needs • 13 rooms 608-754-8000 • Business Center • free cable television • full breakfast • Bus parking • Established in 1999 Ramada Holiday Inn Express • Whirlpool tub 3900 Milton Ave 3100 Wellington Pl • Turn-of-the-century Queen Anne 608-756-4511 or 800-854-9517 608-756-3100 or 800-315-2621 • Nationally-registered historic home ramada.com hiejanesville.com • Historic Court House Hill location • free Wi-fi • Indoor pool and whirlpool • Antique furnishings • Indoor Pool • Exercise room • Wrap-around porch • Hot Tub • Restaurants next door • Near parks and downtown shopping • fireplace/Whirlpool Suites • Complimentary Express Start hot • fitness Center breakfast • Business Center

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On Going Events fESTIVALS, CLASSES, PARAdES, ENTERTAINMENT ANd HOLIdAy TOuRS Visit janesvillecvb.com for specific dates and times.

Spring artists, sample local restaurant foods, Fall enjoy live entertainment and take a walk through history at the Lincoln- Featured Spring Events Featured Fall Events Tallman House. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Skelly’s Corn Maze Tours of Lincoln-Tallman House Main Street Concert Series Over 15 acres of family fun from Guided tours of the 1850s mansion This Tuesday evening outdoor September through October! Each reveal the unique architecture of the concert series is held in Janesville’s year Skelly’s creates a new design building and the lives of the family picturesque Lower Courthouse Park, that challenges you to weave your that occupied it. located on the corner of Court and way through to the end. Main Streets in downtown Janesville. More Spring Events The concerts are June through July Classes and workshops at Rotary and feature local bands performing Botanical Gardens; Earth day different styles of music from Country celebration. to Swing.

Summer More Summer Events Summer: Rock County 4-H fair; Featured Summer Events Home Garden Tour; Janesville Tallman Arts Festival farmers Market; freedom fest; Rock Aqua Jays performances; City-wide The Tallman Arts festival attracts Art Infusion Rummage Sales; dairy Breakfast; people annually to view the works of Sidewalk chalk artists line the Pork fest; Rotary Pie Ride; Riverside more than 70 artists from around the sidewalks of downtown Janesville Music festival. region. The festival offers visitors the with a colorful variety of hand drawn opportunity to meet with exhibiting murals. Chalk artists of all ages and

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skill levels participate for fun or Holiday Tours of the Historic More Winter Events competition. Lincoln-Tallman House Workshops and seminars at Rotary Victorian decorations and exhibits Botanical Gardens; dinner Theatre More Fall Events illustrate the fashions of the period at the Armory or fireside; Taste of Parade of Homes; dinner Theater at between 1857 and 1915 in this Chocolate at Rotary Botanical the fireside; Janesville Jets Ice fabulous tour of the Lincoln-Tallman Gardens; Janesville’s Jolly Jingle; Hockey; farmers Market; House. Pooch Pull; Candlelight Ski. Enchanted forest; Historic House Tour; fall fest of Ale.

Winter

Featured Winter Events Holiday Light Show Tour a magical wintry wonderland at Rotary Botanical Gardens. Be dazzled as you walk through over a quarter-million lights. Inside, kids of all ages will enjoy a large scale model train display, Santa visits, entertainment and delicious refreshments.

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Downtown ATTRACTIONS, dINING, SHOPPING ANd SALONS & SPAS

Blend small-town historic charm and are looking for a coffee stop, an upscale urban amenities and you alfresco lunch, drinks after work or a have the delightful mix that is fine dining experience, the downtown downtown Janesville. The re- has it all. Enjoy American, Italian, emerging downtown community Mexican, Irish or Asian cuisines. offers shopping, dining and entertainment for all, and is easily ENTERTAINMENT accessible from I-39/90 to the east Entertainment is a growth industry in and Highway 51 to the south. downtown Janesville. don’t miss the historic Janesville Armory’s theatrical Enjoy a stroll through the shops of performances. Catch a family-friendly Main and Milwaukee Streets, where show at the Janesville Performing Arts shoppers can find everything from Center. Enjoy an eclectic mix of live jewelry to gently used brand-name music at local pubs Thursday through furniture. View locally made art Sunday. fun is free at the Tuesday pieces at the art and stained glass summer evening concerts in shops or pick up a find at a trendy Courthouse Park. And don’t forget to women’s resale shop. stop by the Saturday morning DINING Janesville farmers Market for fresh produce and local art. dining is divine in downtown Janesville thanks to a variety of restaurants and cafés. Whether you

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Janesville’s downtown entertainment district. On any given day or night, visitors to Janesville’s downtown will find a diverse selection of entertainment opportunities.

Enjoy a concert or performance at the Janesville Performing Arts Center, a casual stroll through the award winning Rotary Botanical Gardens, the excitement of a Janesville Jets game, or stroll through one of our many art galleries, unique shopping opportunities,or relax and rejuvenate at one of our salons and spas.

Visit us at janesvillecvb.com/about/resources to view or print the downtown map and other useful guides.

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CAROUSEL CONSIGNMENTS

Antiques • Collectibles • Housewares Monday- Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm VOTED #1 ANTIQUE STORE

31 S. Main St. • Janesville, WI Historic Downtown Janesville • 101 W. Milwaukee St. 608-758-0553 608.757.2622. • ravenswish@sbcglobal

www.ravenswish.com CONSIGNMENTS

C A L E R S O U

Handcrafted wooden wagons, wheelbarrows, gifts and toys. 54 Beers on Tap TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Over 100 different beers total!

Showroom Open TraditionalOFFERING Irish A FANTASTIC Fare • Belt MENU Busting FEATURING: Burgers Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm The Freshest Wild Caught Seafood • Sandwiches AND a Great Irish Breakfast! 300 N. River Street Janesville, Wisconsin 214 W Milwaukee St Janesville, WI 53548 HOURS: Monday – Sunday 11:00 am – 2:00 am 608-754-0026 (608) 752-6099 www.wisconsinwagon.com www.orileyconwaysirishpub.com

VOTED HOME AGAIN JANESVILLE #1 CONSIGNMENTS BREAKFAST & HOME RESTAURANT FURNISHINGS Open 7 Days a Week Mon-Fri • 9am to 5pm Serving Breakfast & Lunch Sat-Sun • 11am to 4pm 7 Days a Week • 6am to 3pm 608.314.0404 215 W. Milwaukee St. 208 S. Main St. • Janesville, WI • 608-754-9006 Janesville, WI 53548 www.CitrusCafe208.com¶

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Art

SIDEWALK CHALK ART FOR FUN OR COMPETITION Event Space in the Heart of Downtown Janesville 36 S. Main Street, Janesville 608-373-9727 www.thevenuejanesville.com

HELD IN THE FALL

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19-time National Champion Rock Aqua Jays SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Memorial Day Through Labor Day Go to www.rockaquajays.com for showtimes

PERFORMING AT THE BEAUTIFUL TRAXLER PARK STADIUM Location of the International Water Ski Show Tournament Enjoy pyramids, ballet, jumping and barefoot water skiing. The show features performers of all ages and skill levels. ADMISSION IS FREE AND CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE

FOLLOW US ON Shows are dependent upon water and weather conditions.

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The Janesville Conference Center provides over 15,000 square feet of combined meeting, exhibit, event, and banquet space. With the use of soundproof movable partitions this space can be easily converted into smaller spaces to accommodate group meeting rooms, breakout sessions, and meal functions. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE… • Conference space all located on the first floor, completely handicap accessible, and connected to the Holiday Inn Express • Completely equipped with audio visual capabilities • Capacity for up to 800 people • Complete breakfast, lunch and dinner service through our partner Hoffman House • 100% smoke free

CONVENIENTLY CONNECTED TO THE

3100 Wellington Place Janesville, WI 53546 608-741-1930

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• Huge Selection of Bikes • On-Site Financing Enjoy the comfort and convenience of home when you stay at • Service & Performance Baymont Inn and Suites Janesville hotel. We are located just off • Harley Rentals Interstates 90 and 39, with easy access to parks, shopping, local • Motorclothes attractions, golf courses and many restaurants. • On-site Riding Academy

The Janesville Conference Center provides over 15,000 square feet of combined meeting, exhibit, event, and banquet space. With the use of soundproof movable partitions this space can be easily converted into smaller spaces to Free Wireless High-Speed Internet • Free Breakfast accommodate group meeting rooms, breakout Guest Laundry • Heated Indoor Pool • Gym BIGGER • BETTER • BOLDER sessions, and meal functions. Outdoor Patio with Grill • Pet Friendly BOARDTRACKER HARLEY-DAVIDSON OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE… 3223 N. Pontiac Dr. • Janesville, WI 53545 • Conference space all located on the first floor, 616 Midland Rd., Janesville, WI 53546 P: 608.757.0880 608-758-4545 completely handicap accessible, and connected to the Holiday Inn Express www.baymontinns.com www.boardtrackerhd.com • Completely equipped with audio visual capabilities • Capacity for up to 800 people • Complete breakfast, lunch and dinner service through our partner Hoffman House • 100% smoke free

CONVENIENTLY CONNECTED TO THE

FESTIVE EATERY SERVING AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE & FLAVORED MARGARITAS AMID COLORFUL HAND-PAINTED DECOR Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM Friday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 3100 Wellington Place Janesville, WI 53546 608.754.8835 608-741-1930 3001 N Lexington Dr. Janesville, WI 53545 www.haciendarealrestaurant.com www.janesvilleconferencecenter.com

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EXPERIENCE Join the Action and Get Ready for Take Off!

SEASON:FRIDAY & SEPTEMBER SATURDAY NIGHTS - APRIL

EXPLORE Discover hometown hospitality! ENGAGE CLOSE TO MANY POPULAR JANESVILLE ATTRACTIONS

5 historic sites Just off I-90, our hotel offers a warm welcome wit hin minutes EXHIBITS, TOURS, The Janesville Jets is a community-oriented North American EVENTS, EDUCATION AND MORE Hockey League team that provides sports fans and families of central Janesville—a charming city known throughout the FOR ALL AGES fast-paced and affordable entertainment while helping state as ‘Wisconsin’s Park Place.’ Situated within an hour of talented hockey players develop into admirable young men Hours vary by site both Madison, WI and Rockford, IL, this hotel makes a great Visit our website for more information enter the ranks of college and professional hockey. base for southern WI and beyond. Whether you’re in town to 426 N. Jackson Street meet with Janesville businesses or tour the beautiful Rotary Janesville, WI 53548 821 BeloitJANESVILLE Ave. • Janesville, ICE ARENA WI 53545 608-756-4509 Botanical Gardens, the Hampton Inn Janesville offers the 608.752.5387 www.rchs.us comforts of home. www.janesvillejets.com

Included in every stay: • A warm welcome • Free hot breakfast

Newly • Clean & fresh Hampton Bed® Remodeled! Janesville • Free high-speed internet access in every room • Gym/fitness center use • Pool use • Free HOT Deluxe Breakfast • All HD Channels including 7 HBOs • Free Wi-Fi, Guest Laundry • Group/Construction • In Room Fridge, Microwave & Rates Available Coffee Maker • Low Weekly & Monthly • New 32” Flat Panel LCD TV’s Rates Available I-90 exit 171A at highway 26N, to Kettering St, turn left (north). Hotel is behind and adjacent to Cracker Barrel.

2400 Fulton Street Janesville, Wisconsin, 53546 1-608-754-4900 3430 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53548 Phone: (608) 756-2040 hamptoninn3hotel.com www.super8.com

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Discover hometown hospitality! CLOSE TO MANY POPULAR JANESVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Just off I-90, our hotel offers a warm welcome within minutes of central Janesville—a charming city known throughout the state as ‘Wisconsin’s Park Place.’ Situated within an hour of both Madison, WI and Rockford, IL, this hotel makes a great base for southern WI and beyond. Whether you’re in town to meet with Janesville businesses or tour the beautiful Rotary Botanical Gardens, the Hampton Inn Janesville offers the comforts of home.

Included in every stay: • A warm welcome • Free hot breakfast • Clean & fresh Hampton Bed® • Free high-speed internet access in every room • Gym/fitness center use • Pool use

I-90 exit 171A at highway 26N, to Kettering St, turn left (north). Hotel is behind and adjacent to Cracker Barrel.

2400 Fulton Street Janesville, Wisconsin, 53546 1-608-754-4900

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Grilled to Perfection PRIME QUARTER STEAK HOUSE “Grillrill Your Own” Tonight

...mmm....Steak!

Monday-Friday Dinner from 5 pm-10 pm. 1900 Humes Road Lounge opens at 4 pm Janesville, WI 53545 Saturday Dinner from 4 pm-10pm-10 pm. 608-752-1881 Lounge opens at 3:30 pm primequarter.comprimequarter.com Sunday Dinner from 4 pm-9 pm. Lounge opens at 3:303:30 pm

AMERICAS LARGEST PHEASANT FARM

OUR GIFT SHOP FEATURES: Exotic Meats • Pheasants • Quail Alligator Filets • Bison Sausage • Duck Buffalo Filets • Pheasant Brats Wisconsin Wilderness Products Elk Steaks • Rabbit • Venison Steaks Wild Rice ALSO OFFERING: Gift Items • Corinthian Bells Windchimes Abdallah Chocolates • Clothing Silver Forest Jewelry

Monday-Friday ...... 7:30am - 4:30pm Saturday...... 10:00am - 3:00pm Call 800-345-8348 to set up your Cakes personal tour. For bus tour information call 800-487-2757

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF INTERSTATE I-90, EXIT 177 2821 S. US Highway 51 Janesville, Wisconsin 53546 800-345-8348 608-754-3095 www.pheasant.com • www.pheasantfordinner.com 2222 W COURT STREET • JANESVILLE, WI

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Education EDUCATION EduCATION IN OuR COMMuNITy

is a priority in our community and it is obvious at Education any one of our schools. Janesville has eleven elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. We don’t stop there. We can also boast several pre-schools, nine parochial schools, two Montessori schools, Blackhawk Technical College, university of Wisconsin-Rock County, and the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

one of 13 freshman-sophomore transfer UW-Rock County, campuses of the uW Colleges, offers an Associate of Arts and Science. The campus also hosts the Rock County Engineering Program, offering a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering in partnership with uW-Platteville to support the industrial base of Rock County. 608-758-6565 or rock.uwc.edu.

offers more than 50 different Blackhawk Technical College programs, degrees, diplomas, and certificates at five learning locations within the district. Cooperative agreements with numerous other Colleges and universities allow students to earn a two-year credential and transfer credits to complete a baccalaureate degree. 608-758-6900 or www.blackhawk.edu.

A GREAT PLACE TO FIND GOOD FOOD, FOLKS AND FUN! Saturdays, 8 am to 1 pm May through October

SHOP AN ALL*LOCAL MARKET IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN JANESVILLE FEATURING:

Fresh produce • Meats • Eggs • Honey • Baked Goods Plants • Soaps & Hand Creams • Herbs • Seasonal Products Art Pieces • And so much MORE! Now accepting EBT/Quest 608-289-9292 janesvillefarmersmarket.com Copyright Den Adler 2015

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JANESVILLE LOCATIONS NEWVILLE LOCATION 2421 W Court St 2633 Milton Ave 645 Midland Rd 571 E Richardson Springs Rd (608) 756-2611 (608) 758-8916 (608) 554-3712 (608) 884-1800 JACVB 2016 Visitors Guide PRINT FILE_Layout 1 9/28/16 5:36 PM Page 31

Rock County MILTON & COUNTY ROCK HISTORy, ATTRACTIONS, CuLTuRE ANd NATuRE

Visitors to Rock County will find a wide variety of www.lakeviewcampgroundandbar.com interesting things to do and see. Whether your interests are historical, cultural or all about nature, Rock County, Wisconsin is filled with many options to choose from.

Some of Rock County’s many unique attractions include: Beloit’s Angel Museum, author Sterling North’s boyhood home and Museum in Edgerton and the Milton House Museum and Northleaf Winery in Milton.

If it’s culture you are looking for, Rock County is home to Located 90 miles north of Chicago, with 850 ft of lake frontage on beautiful Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin’s second largest many performance groups and organizations including: lake with spectacular views of the beach and the lake. Beloit Civic Theatre, Beloit Janesville Symphony Lakeview’s Bar and Grill is a favorite place for great drinks, Orchestra, Edgerton Performing Arts Center and uW- music, and the perfect place to relax, unwind. Rock County Theatre. LIVE MUSIC AND DJS EVERY WEEKEND for those interested in nature, Rock County is home to 1901 E State Road 59 • Milton, WI 53563 acres and acres of parkland and over 250 miles of trails, (608) 868-7800 including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail OPEN FOR BREAKFAST SATURDAY & SUNDAY and many other trails that are perfect for hiking, biking and snowmobiling. Come join us - it’sit’’ss a party eeveryververyy day!

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