Wisconsin's Winter Wonders

Lincoln-Tallman House

This 26-room Italianate villa style mansion restored to its 1857 splendor, is the only private home still in existence in Wisconsin that can boast Abraham Lincoln as an overnight guest. Victorian decorations and exhibits illustrate the fashions of the period between 1857 and 1915. Also tour their gift shop for holiday shopping.

Cost: $7.50 Per Person. 1 1/2 hour tour. Open 9 AM - 4 PM daily from June - Sept.  (Sept. 30th - Nov 20 Closed)  Nov 21 - Dec 30th open daily for Holiday Tours

Rotary Gardens

Features 18 acres of botanical gardens showcasing a variety of internationally themed and speciality  gardens beautifully lit with over 150,000lights.  Take stroll through this magical wonderland.  Their gift shop offers a wonderful assortment perfect for holiday shopping.     

Cost: $6.00 Per Person. 1 1/2 Hour Tour. Gift shop open 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Daily, Sat & Sun 10 AM - 6 PM, Nov 1st  - April 1st 12 PM - 4 PM, Gardens open Daylight hours year round, Winter Wonderland Walks for December weekends 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM        

Lunch in Janesville     

Parade of Lights   

The holiday light display was created and donated to SCWBA by Dale and Joan Slater.  This display is to be viewed from your vehicle.  Donation proceeds will benefit the Rock County Habitat for Humanity.

Cost: Free, Donations appreciated, 1/2 hr.  Open 5pm-10pm.  Weekends in December.

Park Place Coach & Sleigh

Step back in time with winter rides on a sleigh, trolley carriage or bobsled.

Date & Prices vary

Additional Tour Attractions

General Motors, Gray Brewing Company, Historic Homes Guided Tour, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, Milton House

Enjoy a 1 hour city tour at NO charge when you stay overnight in our hotels.


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