Meet the Chef: Joshua Pickering at Genisa Wine Bar
Join us as we highlight some of Janesville’s own culinary stars and how their one-of-a-kind experiences, unique style, and love for cooking are being infused into each and every dish.
Looking Ahead in 2024
As we embark on our journey into 2024, the air is buzzing with excitement for what lies ahead in Janesville. From exciting events to new openings, revitalized attractions, and vibrant experiences, the horizon gleams with promise. Join us as we dive into the many reasons 2024 is set to be an unforgettable year in Janesville! [Read More…]
Celebrating Galentine’s Day in Janesville
Galentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate with your favorite gals in Janesville? Here’s your ultimate guide to fun with friends. 1. Shopping Galore: Start your Galentine’s Day extravaganza with some shopping. Explore the unique boutiques and shops in Janesville, where you’ll find everything from trendy fashion to handmade [Read More…]
24 Reasons to Visit Janesville in 2024
To begin planning your trip, visit our website and start building your itinerary! 1. Scenic Beauty: Explore the picturesque landscapes and natural beauty in and around Janesville at places like Rotary Botanical Gardens with its 20 acres of botanical splendor. 2. Historic Charm: Experience the area’s rich history through its well-preserved architecture and landmarks like the Lincoln-Tallman Museum [Read More…]
Vegan-Friendly Dining in Janesville
Whether you’re committed to plant-based eating or simply looking to explore a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle, Janesville offers a variety of vegan-friendly dining options! Embracing Flavorful Plant-Based Fare: Basics Cooperative: – coffee, smoothies, and an entire vegan & vegetarian panini menu with options like Veggie Grilled Cheese or Spinach & Artichoke Bodacious Shops of [Read More…]
Six Wonderful Ways to Add Magic to Your Holiday Season in Janesville
Plan a short roadtrip to nearby Janesville, Wisconsin to celebrate heart-warming holiday cheer! You’ll find festive fun shopping and dining in Janesville’s vibrant downtown and at premiere holiday events such the Holiday Light Show, Janesville’s Jolly Jingle and more than 60 others. The city’s family-friendly atmosphere, affordability and convenient location make it simple for you to visit. [Read More…]
Fabulous Fall Fun in Janesville, Wisconsin
Get out and explore the area’s scenic trails including a portion of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail. More than 30 miles of Janesville’s trails are paved making them ideal for biking or walking. At Skelly’s Farm Market, you can pick your own pumpkins, eat fresh apple cider donuts, go for wagon ride, shoot an [Read More…]
Janesville Tourism Posts Record-Breaking Year in 2022, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Spending
The Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (JACVB) is thrilled to share that newly released reports have shown that visitor spending has officially surpassed 2019’s pre-pandemic numbers as the highest levels of tourism spending ever measured, making 2022 a record-breaking year for tourism in Janesville. Visitors spent $159 million in Janesville during 2022, generating a [Read More…]
Family-Friendly Fun in Janesville: Unforgettable Adventures for All Ages
Janesville truly shines as a family-friendly destination with our wide array of attractions and activities tailored to all ages. From educational attractions to natural wonders, our city offers an abundance of opportunities for quality family time. So gather the family and embark on an unforgettable adventure in Janesville, Wisconsin. Start creating memories that will last [Read More…]
Grab a Flight in Janesville
Flights are the best way to try a little of a lot! The personal-sized servings are an indecisive foodie’s dream, and perfect for sampling before finding your favorite. Keep reading for flights to find in the Janesville area! Ice Cream Flights: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. serves over 48 ice cream flavors made right here [Read More…]
Janesville’s Coffee Compass
Find your way to the best spots for coffee in Janesville! Mocha Moment For the coziest coffee shop, check out Mocha Moment – an unexpected escape right in the middle of Janesville with the most delicious drinks and homemade morning pick-me-ups from the bakery. The outdoor deck overlooks peaceful woods with a view that’s perfect [Read More…]
Your Friday Night Fish Fry Guide in Janesville
An iconic Wisconsin staple is the Friday night fish fry. The list goes on and on for tasty Janesville restaurants that put their own spin on this dinnertime classic. For now, here are five restaurants to get you started. We want to hear it from you! Where is your favorite place to enjoy one of [Read More…]
In History We Trust: Black History Symbolism in Janesville’s Public Art
By Jeff Henriquez, artist behind “In History We Trust” The mural “In History We Trust” is a piece created for the 100th year anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote in America. The reason I gave it this title is because even though women were technically allowed to vote, the first [Read More…]
10 Things to Look Forward to in 2023
1. Art Infusion 2023 will not only bring another year of talented artists to Janesville but also new plaques added to the beautiful murals completed in 2022 during Art Infusion. These plaques will feature mural names along with a QR code that redirects to a voice recording of the artist describing the mural and the [Read More…]
Janesville Holiday Gift Guide 2022
Shopping local during the holiday season not only means great gifts for your loved ones, but it also means giving a gift back to the people behind the counter and to our community as a whole. This Holiday Gift Guide makes it easy to find the perfect presents for anyone on your list. * These [Read More…]
Top Six Ways to Add Magic to Your Holiday Season in Janesville
Each year Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside draws visitors from around the region to enjoy heart-warming holiday cheer at fun events like the Holiday Light Show, Janesville’s Jolly Jingle and more than 60 others. Janesville’s family-friendly atmosphere, affordability and convenient location make it simple for you to visit. We are less than 2 hours from Chicago and Milwaukee, [Read More…]
Family Outdoor Adventures in Janesville Wisconsin
Story and photos by Cheryl – O the Places We Go I’ve had Janesville, Wisconsin on my radar for a while and this summer we finally visited. True to its name as The Great Outside, our family found a plethora of outdoor activities: hike the Ice Age Trail, kayak, view public art, admire the gardens, [Read More…]
Hey, Ho Let’s Grow! What to look forward to at Rotary Botanical Gardens in 2022
By: Michael Jesiolowski – Rotary Botanical GardensDirector of Horticulture Holiday Light Show displays taken down? Check! Plant Sale plants ordered? Check! Freezingtemperatures gone? Well, maybe not so much. Even though the temperatures are still chilly, the signs of spring are unmistakable. Snow is melting, birds are singing, and plants are awakening from their months long [Read More…]
The Best Things to Do in Janesville, WI
By Melody Pittman of Wherever I May Roam Blog My visit to Wisconsin was such a blast. To say Janesville blew me away would be an understatement. From a nationally-recognized water ski show team to gorgeous, artsy murals, there are great things to see and do there. Here are the best things to do in [Read More…]
How to Celebrate Black Excellence in Janesville
By Paquita Purnell, owner of Blessed Divine Creations When I think about Black History Month and what it means to me, I get so excited because it is our chance to celebrate our history, achievements, and Black excellence. Black History Month was started in 1915 by Carter G. Woodson when he founded the Study for [Read More…]
10 things to look forward to in 2022
Without a doubt, Janesville is a community growing better with age. Each year we add more events, attractions, restaurants, and things to do. Meanwhile, our natural resources improve and continue to provide the premier Wisconsin’s Great Outside experience. Here are just some of the things we are looking forward to in 2022 in Janesville. 1. [Read More…]
2021 Janesville Holiday Gift Guide
We believe the perfect holiday gift is personal, one-of-a-kind, and supports our community. Shopping local in Janesville has never been easier with the help from our 2021 Janesville Area Holiday Gift Guide! With help from some of our jolliest local businesses, we have curated a list of must-have items from stores that make our community [Read More…]
Discover Trail Running on the Ice Age Trail in Janesville
Article by Stephanie Dannenberg, running coach at Ornery Mule Racing and regional director of the Arbor Ridge Trail Race. You can’t talk about trail running in Wisconsin without mentioning the extensive 1,200 mile long National Scenic Ice Age Trail. The trail winds from the northwestern part of the state, down into a bowl towards the bottom [Read More…]
Explore a Portion of Janesville’s Trail System with Kelly Willoughby
Article by Kelly Willoughby. Hi there! My name is Kelly Willoughby and I am an avid biking and running enthusiast. I have been exploring the outdoors for quite some time now and have discovered many beautiful places on my journeys. One of my favorites is the Janesville Trail System! What do walkers, joggers, bikers, and [Read More…]
Janesville, A Favorite Photography Destination
Photos and story by Kim Hoholek Hi, I am Kim Hoholek and I have been a photographer since the early 1990s. During that time I have photographed many beautiful scenes around this great state of Wisconsin but Janesville has become a favorite. I hail from a very small area of Northern Wisconsin just south of [Read More…]
Birding Opportunities Abound in Janesville
Photos and article by Greg Peck If you want to watch birds in Janesville, it can be as simple as hanging a feeder in your own backyard. But for both residents and visitors, Janesville holds many opportunities for observing birds. In large part, that’s why Janesville was designated a Bird City by a statewide organization [Read More…]
Five Cozy Coffee Shops to Enjoy in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville is filled to the brim with charming and unique coffee shops that are sure to satisfy all your specialty beverage needs! There’s something wonderful about enjoying a warm beverage in a charming coffee shop. Here’s a list of 5 of Janesville’s must visit coffee shops. Mocha Moment Sit back and relax at this cozy [Read More…]
Embrace Winter With These Fun Activities
Winter got you feeling a little cooped up? Here are some fun activities you can do solo or with the whole family in the safest and healthiest way possible. Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside offers a variety of winter activities in a charming, friendly, less crowded small-town atmosphere. Reconnect with Nature Janesville is home to over [Read More…]
A Weekend Full of Art, History, Nature & Foodie Discoveries
Article and photos by A Little Time and A Keyboard On a recent weekend, my husband and I completely recharged during a getaway to Janesville, Wisconsin reveling in art, nature, history and foodie experiences. At just under two hours from our home with so many perfect adventures to be had, Janesville welcomed us to the [Read More…]
Travel Inspiration
Looking for Travel Inspiration? Check Out These Travel Blogs Here in Janesville, we’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible travel writers. They play a crucial role in the trip-planning process – they inspire, educate, and can transport you to new and wonderful places around the globe. Now is the ideal time to gather [Read More…]
When You’re Ready…
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There’s No Place Like Home for Date Night
1. BREAKFAST IN BED Pick it up or get breakfast and coffee delivered from one of Janesville’s favorite breakfast spots. Thanks to curbside delivery, you don’t even need to get out of your car, so no need to change out of your PJ’s for this date. Bodacious Shops of Block 42, Mocha Moment, Citrus Cafe, Jeff’s Coffee Bar, 29 [Read More…]
Top Twenty Spring & Summer Ideas for Fun in Janesville, Wisconsin THAT DON’T INVOLVE A CROWD
1. Walk the trails 2. Bike the trails and get ready for this summer’s Janesville Morning Rotary Annual Pie Ride 3. Hike the trails at Devil’s Staircase and the Robert O Cook Memorial Arboretum 4. Go fishing 5. Take your sweet, neglected pet for a long walk Artsy Exploration 1. Download the CLIO app and explore our [Read More…]
Weekend Getaway To Janesville, Wisconsin: The Best Things To Do
By Jill Dutton and Travel Awaits Photo courtesy of Facebook If you’re after an active weekend getaway, you’ll be pleased to find an abundance of beautiful parks and recreational areas in the mid-sized city of Janesville, Wisconsin. Janesville, located an hour and 30 minutes southwest of Milwaukee on the Rock River, features rolling hills, a [Read More…]
Top 6 Ways to Add Magic to Your 2019 Holiday Season in Janesville, WI
Each year Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside draws visitors from around the region to enjoy heart-warming holiday cheer at fun events like the Holiday Light Show, Janesville’s Jolly Jingle and more than 60 others. Janesville’s affordability and convenient location make it simple for you to visit. We are less than 2 hours from Chicago and Milwaukee, and less [Read More…]
3 Ways to Experience Janesville’s History
By Megan Bannister, Olio in Iowa …From unique museums to engaging walking tours, there are lots of ways to experience the unique history of Janesville, Wisconsin… Continue reading
Cheese Curds and Charm: The Perfect Girls’ Getaway in Janesville, Wisconsin
By Vanessa Orr You know when your host meets you at breakfast carrying two bags of Bucky Badger cheese curds that it’s going to be a great trip. But you really wouldn’t expect anything different when you’re visiting Wisconsin, which is not only the nation’s largest producer of cheese, but home to some of the [Read More…]
Getting Ready for Summer and Historic Walking Tours
By Rich Fletcher of Roam Around Tours Its midway through April and our Wisconsin springtime is proving fickle as usual. It has been a long winter and I am happy to finally see the daffodils blooming and the grass greening up. I hope that we have seen end of the snow for the season. As [Read More…]
Beautiful birding, right here in Janesville
Story and photos by Greg Peck A January trip to Janesville’s Hedberg Public Library to check out books on East Coast vacationing evolved into a miniature venture right here at home. The library is downtown on the Rock River, and I parked within view of floating ice chunks. I walked over for a closer look, [Read More…]
Fun Things to Do in Janesville Wisconsin…
Fun things to do in Janesville Wisconsin include a mix of downtown dining and shopping, outdoor activities, interesting history, and a top-rated botanical garden. Read more
Explore Janesville’s Segment of the Rock River Trail with BackRoad Planet!
Explore the Rock River Trail, a network of scenic, historical, and recreational routes that parallel the Rock River through Wisconsin (including Janesville) and Illinois. Read the article
Top Ways to Add Sparkle to Your 2018 Holiday Season in Janesville, Wisconsin
Looking for a great way to celebrate the warmth of the holidays, rekindle your spirit and create special memories that last a lifetime? Visit Janesville, Wisconsin this holiday season! Janesville is quickly becoming known for its array of festive holiday events and activities perfect for families, couples, friends or even a fun girlfriend getaway! Each year Janesville draws visitors from around the region to enjoy [Read More…] Continue reading Top Ways to Add Sparkle to Your Holiday Season in Janesville, Wisconsin
Four Fabulous Places to Eat in the Janesville Area
One of my favorite things about dining in this small community was the people I met along the way. At every turn, friendly servers and shopkeepers provided recommendations that went above and beyond my lunch order. Everyone I encountered was not only kind and helpful but also immensely proud of their community. Continue reading
3 Ways to Experience Janesville’s History
…From unique museums to engaging walking tours, there are lots of ways to experience the unique history of Janesville, Wisconsin… Continue reading
Janesville: A delicious day in Wisconsin’s Great Outside
…on a recent visit to Janesville I was also delighted to discover a burgeoning local food and drinks scene, a historic house museum with a link to presidential history, and a cozy bed and breakfast… Read more
Take a Tour at Janesville’s Wisconsin Wagon Company!
When visiting a new community, I love to get to know the more unique aspects of its history. In Janesville, Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Wagon Company holds a special place in the community’s heart and traditions. Read more
Explore Janesville’s Great Outside
The city of Janesville is located in the south of Wisconsin, just 25 minutes away from the Illinois border. It lays along the Rock River and offers a range of ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors, after all, it is known for the amount of parks and green spaces! Read more…
Tour Scenic & Historic Sites in Janesville, Wisconsin
Written by Howard Blount of Backroad Planet. The city of Janesville, Wisconsin, extends the invitation to study architecture on walks through historic districts, embrace tranquility at Rotary Botanical Gardens, travel the Underground Railroad at the Milton House Museum, and experience a Midwest dining tradition… READ MORE
Visiting Janesville’s Rotary Botanical Gardens
Between England & Everywhere It’s hard to imagine what the area would have looked like before the creation of the Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin. 30 years ago the site was a disused quarry and BMX track but thanks to the creative vision of Dr. Robert Yahr, a local orthodontist, the old quarry is [Read More…]
Hiking The ‘Devil’s Staircase’ Segment of the Ice Age Trail
Between England & Everywhere The Wisconsin Ice Age Trail is a 1,200 mile hiking trail stretching from the Minnesota border, all the way to Lake Michigan. Think of it as Wisconsin’s version of the Appalachian Trail! Over 12,000 years ago glacial ice cut through Wisconsin shaping the landscape, the trail passes some of the most [Read More…]
7 Fun Things To Do in Janesville, Wisconsin This Winter
Looking for fun things to do this winter? From cross country skiing to wine tasting and everything in between you’ll find a host of opportunities for fun with or without snow in Janesville, Wisconsin this winter. Here are 7 of our favorites!
Explore Janesville’s Downtown & Historic Districts
Whether you’re in search of unique shopping, exceptional dining or craft brewed beer, Janesville’s quaint downtown is a great place to visit. Enjoy the scenic view of the river and downtown from the patio of the Bodacious Shops of Block 42 as you sip espresso and savor a homemade cupcake, or splurge on deep fried [Read More…]
Accepting Orange
There is a fifth season in Wisconsin, which we all know as construction season. It is a season that will hit those of us on the I-90 corridor pretty hard over the next 7 years. As frustrating as the orange cones and teeny tiny lanes can be, we also know the construction is a means [Read More…]
Romance
It’s February, and as the Hallmark card isle reminds you, love is in air. As you can guess, I love telling people about all there is to enjoy in Janesville. In that spirit of love, here are my Top 10 Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2016: Enjoy the great outdoors. Bundle up and get outside. Winter offers so [Read More…]
Winter Wonderful Janesville
There is so much to see and do in Janesville during the winter months. Snow or no snow the opportunities are endless and we just sweetened the deal for you with our Winter Wonderful Janesville promotion….. Visit Janesville December 14, 2015 through January 31, 2016, stay overnight at any of our hotels or Guardian Angel Bed [Read More…]
Holiday Shopping Guide
The holidays are in full swing and you need all the help you can get. Here is my insider information on holiday shopping. Janesville is an ideal destination for holiday shopping with choices that range from indoor and outdoor mall facilities to quaint downtown shops. The Janesville Mall is an enclosed mall so it works [Read More…]
Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln-Tallman House
When Abraham Lincoln stayed at the Lincoln-Tallman House in 1859, it wove Janesville, Wisconsin into the history of one of America’s greatest presidents. When you tour this historic home you’ll learn about the construction of this beautiful Victorian style mansion, the members and personalities of the Tallman family, and the events that caused Honest Abe [Read More…]