JanesvilleWISCONSIN’S PARK PLACE

The official Janesville, Wisconsin visiTor guide

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Wisconsin’s Park Place - The perfect place to visit for the day, stay a week or relocate for a lifetime.

If you find you need more information, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at the Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-48-PARKS or visit our website at janesvillecvb.com.

Table of ContentsPage 2 About JAneSvIlle

Page 3 attractions

Page 7 great outdoors

Page 9 dining Page 11 history

Page 13 locations/maP

Page 15 accommodations

Page 17 ongoing events

Page 19 downtown

Page 23 community

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Welcome to Janesville

©2014 Janesville Area Convention & Visitors BureauNo 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, Carousel Consignments, Citrus Cafe, Dan Wilcox, Janesville Jets, Janesville Performing Arts Center, Luke’s Deli, Elizabeth Horvath, Jason Mielke-High Impact Creations LLC, Marsha Mood, Mercy Health System, Raven’s Wish, Rock Aqua Jays, Rock County Historical Society, Rotary Botanical Gardens, Skelly’s Farm Market, St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital, Susan Melton, The Armory and UW-Rock County. Map design courtesy of Bob Hackbarth.

Janesville area Convention & visitors Bureau20 S Main St, Ste 17Janesville, WI 53545800-48-PARKS (7-2757)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 a positive economic impact on the community and enhancing the quality of life. We are an independent non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation.

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Meetings & Group Tours

Pictured: Historic Lincoln-Tallman House Pictured: Pontiac Convention Center Pictured: Tour of Rotary Botanical Gardens

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

Meetings & Conferences Group tours

Welcome to Janesville...Wisconsin’s Park Place. Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, planning to stay a day or are considering relocating for a lifetime; we invite you to experience all we have to offer.

Enjoy 2,500 acres of scenic parkland, play a round of golf at one of our many courses, tour a historic home where Abraham Lincoln slept, soak in 20 acres of award-winning botanical gardens, take a walking tour of our 13 historic districts or attend one of our many events.

End your day with live theatre, a performance by our very own National Champion water ski show team, a downtown shopping trip and dining at one of our 100 restaurants.

a visit to Wisconsin’s Park Place Let our expert staff at the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. help you plan your next visit, group tour, meeting and conference event.

Pictured: The Lincoln-Tallman Fun Dash 5K/10K

Our goals are simple: to provide you with the best experience possible and make your choice to return often an easy one.

attractions ARTS & CULTURE, NATURE, LOCAL FLAVOR, ENTERTAINMENT AND HISTORy

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Arts & Culture

the Armory10 S High St866-995-7400janesvillearmory.com

Built in 1930, used during World War II by the 192nd Tank Battalion, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Armory is

the Hedberg Public library 316 S Main St608-758-6600hedbergpubliclibrary.org This award-winning facility is located in the heart of Janesville. In addition to traditional library services, Hedberg Public Library also features changing exhibits, a gift shop, coffee shop and educational programs.

Janesville Performing Arts Center 408 S Main St608-758-0297 janesvillepac.org

The Janesville Performing Arts Center serves as the primary arts and cultural center for the greater Janesville area by providing a home venue for approximately 11 local arts groups. The theatre is housed in the original Janesville High School, which opened in 1923 and was renovated into a 637 seat theatre in 2004. Well known for its acoustics, the theatre is a comfortable space to sit back and enjoy a wide variety of performances including plays, musical theatre, dance, music, and a visual arts gallery. The center is also home to The Gallery, a small 100-seat performance space, which hosts intimate theatrical performances.

Pictured: Performance of Guys on Ice by Theatre Unlimited at Janesville Performing Arts Center

Pictured: Friday Night Comedy at the Armory

an exciting entertainment venue and restaurant. It seats up to 250 and is home to special shows and comedy nights. The restaurant offers modern, casual dining with an extensive wine cellar. With three distinctive rooms, the Armory hosts showers, dinners, wedding receptions and special occasions.

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Janesville Art league & Gallery Janesville Woman’s Club108 S Jackson St608-754-4544, fp108sj.orgThe Janesville Art League exists to further community interest in arts,develop appreciation and recognition of artists, and to view, study, display, collect and conserve art works. It is open to anyone with a desire to support the arts, and have art enhance their lives. They maintain a rotating display of members’ art work at the Janesville Performing Arts Center.

Ice Age trailIce Age trail Alliancerock.iceagetrail.org

over 12,000 years ago, an immense flow of glacial ice sculpted a landscape of remarkable beauty across WisconsinA highlight of the trail includes the Janesville to Milton segment which travels an abandoned railroad bed that has been converted for public 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-water river. Another portion of the trail is known as the Devil’s Staircase segment. This segment climbs up a steep stone staircase and travels on the side of a bluff, along a natural shelf overlooking the Rock River. Natural beauty abounds here!

Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show teamtraxler Park600 n Main St rockaquajays.comWith the beautiful Rock River as their backdrop, watch these talented, national champion performers display their pyramid, ballet, jumping and

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Pictured: Performance of Guys on Ice by Theatre Unlimited at Janesville Performing Arts Center

Rotary botanical Gardens1455 Palmer Dr608-752-3885rotarybotanicalgardens.org

Rotary Botanical Gardens is an award-winning botanical showcase, located in the heart of Janesville; featuring 20 acres of awe-inspiring gardens and a family-friendly atmosphere. During your visit you’ll find dramatic and internationally themed gardens, including Japanese, Scottish, French Formal, Italian and English Cottage Gardens. The Gardens feature over 20 different garden styles and 4,000 varieties of plants. Visitors to the Gardens may also enjoy guided garden tours, shopping local artisans’ works in the Cottage Garden Gallery Gift Shop, and a variety of educational classes and programs available for adults, youth and families.

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barefoot water skiing skills. The show features performers of all ages and skill levels. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. you can even buy souvenir T-shirts and concessions to enjoy during the show.

• Showtimes: Wednesdays & Sunday 7pm Memorial Day through July 31, 6:30pm August 1 through Labor Day

The Rock Aqua Jays often host the World Water Ski Show Competition.

Janesville Jets HockeyJanesville Ice Arena821 beloit Ave608-752-JetSJanesvilleJets.com

The Janesville Jets is a community-oriented North American Hockey LeagueJunior A Team that plays in the North Division of the North American Hockey League.

The playing season runs from September through April. Home games are at the Janesville Ice Arena. Concessions are available.

Pictured: Rotary Botanical Gardens

Pictured: Rock Aqua Jays World Record Pyramid

Pictured: Devil’s Staircase Segment

Pictured: Janesville Jets Hockey

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History

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Rock County 4-H Fair1301 Craig Ave608-755-1470 rockcounty4hfair.com

The oldest 4-H fair in the U.S. Tradition abounds from the numerous animals that compete every year to the carnival to every unique exhibit in between. The Fair is constantly evolving, showcasing amazing entertainment including top country acts and a variety of activities for the whole family.

Wisconsin Wagon Company 300 n River St608-754-0026 wisconsinwagon.com

Only in Janesville can you tour the manufacturer of the hand-crafted Janesville Coaster Wagons and other solid wooden toys patterned after historic products of the first half century. The tour will draw 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. Individual and family tours are given by appointment only. The tour lasts approximately one hour. Call to book tour times and confirm prices.

Historic Districts608-755-3085 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 Street, East Milwaukee Street and West Milwaukee Street. Janesville is also home to at least 5 individually listed historic buildings including: The Armory, Old Post Office, Carriage Works Building, Cotton Mills and Hugenin House. Brochures on many individual districts are available at the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau office in downtown Janesville.

Janesville Farmers MarketDowntown Janesville608-289-9292 janesvillefarmersmarket.comShop local vendors for fresh flowers, vegetables, fruits, bakery, meat, soaps and crafts. Event runs on Saturdays, May through October, 8 am to 1 pm. Indoor markets are held throughout the winter.

Skelly’s Farm Market2713 S Hayner Rd 608-757-1200 skellysfarmmarket.comVisit Skelly’s for top quality produce from strawberries to sweet corn to pumpkins and wholesome family entertainment including a corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin speedway and more. Open June through October.

Pictured: Skelly’s Farm Market

Pictured: Rock County 4-H Fair

Pictured: Wisconsin Wagon Company Toys

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lincoln-tallman House 440 n Jackson St tour Information: 608-756-4509rchs.us

The tour of Janesville’s award winning historic house museum includes three levels from the basement to the family bedrooms and servants quarters, all restored to their 1857 splendor. This 26-room Italianate villa style mansion is the only private home still in existence in Wisconsin that can boast Abraham Lincoln as an overnight guest.

Beginning in the summer of 2014, in addition to the standard tour, an all new Tallman’s Technologies tour will be available. The new tour will bring the house to life illustrating the science included in one of the most advanced homes of its day.

Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center426 n Jackson St 608-756-4509rchs.us If you are looking for a way to complete your historical adventure or to add a little culture to your day, visit the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center. The museum center is housed in the 1912 Prairie-style residence of Stanley Dexter Tallman. This museum provides one-stop shopping for your historical needs. The visitor and ticketing center is located onsite, as well as a changing exhibit gallery, children’s interactive activity area, a gift shop and the administrative office of the Rock County Historical Society. Current exhibits at Helen Jeffris Wood Museum include:*Pickard China Exhibit. The Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center can

boast that it houses one of the largest and most detailed exhibits of Pickard China in America. It is also currently constructing a new and more extensive Pickard China exhibit that will be opening at the end of the summer of 2014. *Pauline Pottery Exhibit. One of the most extensive collections of art pottery from Rock County created by Pauline Bogart Jacobus during the late nineteenth century. *The Irish in Janesville. Celebrate Janesville’s Irish heritage by visiting the Irish in Janesville exhibit. Learn how the Irish helped shape the community that we know and love today.

Pictured: Lincoln-Tallman House

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The Great Outdoors PARKS, TRAILS, GOLF & POOLS

Janesville—Wisconsin’s Park Place—offers diverse opportunities with its 2,590 acre system which includes 64 improved parks, including four regional parks, six community parks, 33 neighborhood parks, greenbelts and open spaces.

you’ll find an arboretum, a beach, an outdoor swimming pool, 15 tennis courts, six lighted softball fields, five sledding hills, ten miles of cross-country ski trails, 25+ miles of paved bike trails and 15 picnic pavilions.

local Parks Riverside Park• Boat Launch• Wading Pool • Baseball, tennis, pickleball, horseshoe • Fishing • 87 Acres with Nature Trails • Sand Court Volleyball • Play Equipment • Picnic PavilionsPalmer Park • CAMDEN Accessible Playground • Wading Pool • 164 Acres with Nature Trails/Bike Paths • Sand Court Volleyball • Tennis Courts and Softball Diamonds • JACVB Visitor Information Center• Pet Exercise area• Sleddinglustig Park • Disc Golf Course

• 32 Acres • Wooded Nature Trail • PavilionRockport Park • Janesville’s Largest Park/246 Acres • Outdoor Olympic Swimming Pool with Diving Well, Wading Pool and Bathhouse • Peace Park Playground • Six Miles of Hiking • Historic Farmstead• Soccer Fields• Cross Country Ski Trailstraxler Park • Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show • Boat Launch & Fishing • Outdoor Hockey & Ice Rink • Sand Court Volleyball • Play Equipment • Veteran’s Memorial Plaza• Pavilionbond Park • Tennis Courts • Basketball Courts • Baseball & Softball Fields • Soccer Pavilion • Play Equipmentlions beach • Spring-fed Lake • 27 Acres • Next to Rotary Botanical GardensJanesville’s Parks & Recreation Divisions operate the parks system and recreational programs, 608-755-3030

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 • yardage 3,138, Slope 114blackhawk 2100 Palmer Dr 608-757-3090 � janesvilleblackhawk.com • 9 holes, Par/Rating 34 • yardage 2,649Cecelia’s 1901 S Emerald Grove Rd 608-754-8550 � cecliasgolf.com • 9 holes, Par/Rating 36 • yardage 3,071Glen erin 1417 W Airport Rd 608-741-1100 � gleneringolf.com • 18 holes, Par/Rating 71 • yardage 6,849, Slope 121-126Riverside 2100 Golf Course Rd 608-757-3080 � janesvilleriverside.com • 18 holes, Par/Rating 72/70.9 • yardage 6,508, Slope 123

If you prefer to play with a Frisbee rather than golf clubs, our Disc Golf Course is in Lustig Park, 608-755-3030.

Parks Golf Courses

Pictured: Glen Erin Golf Club

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We’ve got plenty–28 miles of paved trails including the Spring Brook Basin Trail. The first portions of the trail in Janesville were officially certified in 1985. Today, more than 8 miles of the trail are open. The mission of the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation, Inc. is to preserve Wisconsin’s glacial heritage for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Detailed trail maps are available by calling 800-48-PARKS.

Rockport Pool and Park features an Olympic-size pool with diving well, wading pool, bathhouse with showers, and concession stand. If you would rather go to the beach, head on over to Lions Beach, open mid-June through mid-August, with sand beach and grass picnic area.

Blackhawk Campground, 866-652-2586 Hidden Valley, 800-469-5515 Lakeland Camping Resort, 866-860-5494 Lakeview Campground, 608-868-7800 Hickory Hills, 608-884-6327

Rock County offers 226 miles of snowmobile trails. For more information call the Snowmobile Hotline, 608-757-5458

For local hunting information call the Department of Natural Resources, 608-743-4800

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Pictured: Rock Aqua Jays

Pictured: Lincoln-Tallman House Easter Egg Hunt.

Pictured:CAMDEN Accessible Playground at Palmer Park

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Pictured: Citrus Cafe’

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.

Unique and locally owned and operated restaurants abound, giving you a chance to taste what is found only in Janesville. Here are just a few of the places we can call our own.

Locally owned fine dining restaurants include the Armory and Prime Quarter Steakhouse. Our casual dining facilities that are locally owned include 29 South, Cursing Stone Pub, HHFFRRRGGH Inn, Citrus Cafe,

Dining FINE DINING, BAR & GRILL, CAFÉ, FAMILy STyLE, ETHNIC

Pictured: Luke’s Custard and Deli

Kealy’s Café, Italian House and Milwaukee Grill. A few of the ethnic food options include Cozumel, Cozy Inn, El Jardin, Fuji Sushi & Steak, H&S Hibachi & Sushi, La Esquinita and Peking Restaurant.

Many of our local bar and grill establishments offer great food and great atmosphere, including Looking Glass, O’Riley & Conway’s Irish Pub, Time Out Pub & Eatery and Stokes Pub. Deli and café restaurants include Luke’s Custard and Deli and Lucy’s Loon Lake. Local pizza favorites include Jim’s Pizzeria, Lisa’s Pizzeria, Mac’s Pizza Shack, Sam’s Pizza and Tony and Maria’s Italian Pizzeria.

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Grilled to PerfectionPRIME QUARTER STEAK HOUSE

“Grill Your Own” Tonight

Monday-Friday Dinner from 5 pm-10 pm. Lounge opens at 4 pmSaturday Dinner from 4 pm-10 pm. Lounge opens at 3:30 pmSunday Dinner from 4 pm-9 pm. Lounge opens at 3:30 pm

...mmm....Steak!

1900 Humes RoadJanesville, WI 53545

608-752-1881primequarter.com

lunch Specials!

open Daily 6am to 3 pmFridays 6am to 8pm

1010 n Washington St. 608-755-1983

“Come as you are.”

History HISTORIC DISTRICTS, ANTIQUE SHOPS AND ARCHITECTURE

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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 restoration of the Janesville community’s early buildings and homes. Spend an afternoon downtown visiting antique shops and viewing Janesville’s historic districts!

Janesville was named in 1836 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. The Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center features traveling exhibits, permanent exhibits and special events. For a lesson in history and architecture, walk down our city streets. Janesville features thirteen historic districts that make perfect walking tours.

Historic Places

Pictured: Irish in Janesville Exhibit at Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center

Pictured: Lincoln-Tallman House

Pictured: Abraham Lincoln

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. The tall mansard roof of the impressive brick and stone building was a prominent element on the Janesville skyline. It was razed for construction of the current courthouse in 1957.

Extending along the east bank of the Rock River, the South Main Street Historic District retains much of its mid-to-late-nineteenth-century character. Locally quarried or manufactured building materials are evident in the brick, cast iron, and stone trim of many early storefronts, particularly at the upper stories.

The look West Historic District is part of Janesville’s old First Ward, an early neighborhood with connections to the

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Pictured: Historic Walking Tour

Originally built in 1930, the Armory served as a mustering center for soldiers from the National Guard who were deployed to the Philippines in 1941 and forced into the infamous Bataan Death March during World War II. It has been renovated into a dinner theater, restaurant and lounge.

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city’s rail and manufacturing interests. The great variety of architecture attests to the diversity of its nineteenth-century population.

A rich display of the ideas of late nineteenth century masons and carpenters is found in the West Milwaukee Street District. Cream-colored brick and stone-trimmed windows and parapets are distinctive features of many commercial buildings along this street.

One of the oldest residential areas, the old Fourth Ward Historic District includes the early settlements of Rockport and Monterey near the lower dam, as well as an area of high styled houses and churches downtown.

The Columbus Circle Historic District is a residential enclave arranged around the oval of Columbus Circle and three small park triangles. Developed in 1916 by the Parker Pen Company of Janesville as the Parkwood Addition, it is one of the city’s distinctive exceptions to the grid plan street layouts.The small parks are neighborhood centerpieces, and houses include a variety of architectural styles popular in Janesville in the early 20th century.

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locations INFORMATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACTIONS, MEDICAL AND RECREATION

INFORMATION 1 Janesville Area Convention & visitors bureau 20 S Main St, Suite #17 608-757-3171 or 800-48-PARKS (487-2757)13 Seasonal visitor Information Center Palmer Park – East Pavilion 608-757-3171 or 800-48-PARKS (487-2757)47 Rock County Courthouse 51 S Main St 608-757-566048 Hedberg Public library 316 S Main St 608-758-660049 Janesville City Hall/Municipal building 18 N Jackson St 608-755-300050 Forward Janesville Ste # 200 14 S Jackson St 608-757-316051 Janesville transit System Corner of River & Court Streets 608-755-315052 van Galder bus terminal 3120 N Pontiac Dr 608-758-0909

ACCOMMODATIONS 2 baymont Inn 616 Midland Rd 608-758-4545 or 800-337-055011 econolodge 3520 Milton Ave 608-754-0251 4 Guardian Angel bed & breakfast 429 Prospect Ave 608-758-3211 5 Hampton Inn 2400 Fulton St 608-754-4900 or 800-426-7866 6 Holiday Inn express – Janesville Conference Center 3100 Wellington Pl 608-756-3100 or 800-315-2621 7 Microtel Inn 3121 Wellington Pl 608-752-3121 or 888-771-7171 8 Motel 6 3907 Milton Ave 608-756-1742 or 800-466-8356 9 northern town Motel 1409 Center Ave 608-754-0248 3 Ramada 3900 Milton Ave 608-756-4511 or 800-854-951710 Scarlett House bed & breakfast 825 E Court St 608-754-800012 Super 8 3430 Milton Ave 608-756-2040 or 800-800-8000

ATTRACTIONS13 CAMDen Playground 2501 Palmer Dr 608-755-303014 Gray brewing Company 2424 W Court St 608-752-355215 Janesville Mall 2500 Milton Ave 608-752-264116 Janesville Performing Arts Center 408 S Main St 608-758-029717 lincoln-tallman House 440 N Jackson St 608-756-450917 Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center 426 N Jackson St 608-756-450917 Rock County Historical Society 426 N Jackson St 608-756-450918 MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. 2821 S US Hwy 51 608-757-7881 or 800-345-834819 Pontiac Convention Center 2809 N Pontiac Dr 608-531-0284 20 Pine tree Plaza 2900 Deerfield Dr 21 Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Traxler Park, 600 N Main St rockaquajays.com22 Rock County Fairgrounds Randall Avenue & Craig Street 1301 Craig Ave 608-755-147023 Rotary botanical Gardens 1455 Palmer Dr 608-752-388524 the Armory 10 S High St 608-741-7400

SCHOOLS27 Craig High School 401 S Randall Ave 608-743-520028 edison Middle School 1649 S Chatham St 608-743-590029 Franklin Middle School 450 N Crosby Ave 608-743-600030 Marshall Middle School 25 S Pontiac Dr 608-743-620031 Parker High School 3125 Mineral Point Ave 608-743-5600

32 university of Wisconsin – Rock County 2909 Kellogg Ave 608-758-656533 WI Center for the blind & visually Impaired 1700 W State St 608-758-610054 blackhawk technical College 6004 S County Road G/Prairie Rd 608-758-6900

HOSPITALS36 Mercy Hospital & trauma Center 1000 Mineral Point Ave 608-756-600026 St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital 3400 E Racine St 608-373-8000

RECREATION 37 blackhawk Golf Course 2100 Palmer Dr 608-757-309038 Dawson Softball Complex 920 Beloit Ave 608-755-303039 Janesville Ice Arena 821 Beloit Ave 608-755-301540 lustig Park – Frisbee Golf Course 1500 River View Dr 608-755-303041 Monterey Park – Stadium 465 Rockport Rd 608-743-5008 or 608-743-501042 Riverside Golf Course & Park 2100 Golf Course Rd 608-757-308043 Rockport Park – Peace Park 2801 Rockport Rd 608-755-302544 YMCA 200 W Court St 608-754-665446 Youth Sports Complex 100 S Wuthering Hills Drive 608-755-303013 Palmer Park 2501 Palmer Dr 608-755-3030

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Car Rental:Enterprise Rent-A-Car608-758-7100

bus/Charter:Van Galder Bus Company800-747-0994vangalderbus.com

City transit System:JTS (Janesville City Transit System) 608-755-3150

Transit Transfer Center Corner of River and Court Streets

taxi Cabs:Mr.Taxi608-752-2000Budget Taxi608-931-8294Mr. Limousine608-750-7500

Area Airports:Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport1716 W Airport RdPrivate Charter/Freight Cargo608-757-5768

Dane County Regional AirportMadison, 40 miles north608-246-3380 msnairport.com

Chicago, Rockford International AirportRockford, 30 miles south815-969-4000 flyrfd.com

General Mitchell International AirportMilwaukee, 75 miles east414-747-5300 mitchellairport.com

Chicago O’Hare International AirportChicago, IL, 90 miles southeast773-686-2200 flychicago.com

Chicago Midway International AirportChicago, IL, 120 miles southeast773-838-0600 flychicago.com

Transportation PLANES, BUSES AND AUTOMOBILES

Janesville offers affordable accommodations and outstanding service at any of our lodging facilities. Located just off I-90 near Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee, there are so many reasons to come—and to stay around for a while.

Janesville offers a variety of hotels, bed and breakfasts, and inns to make your stay relaxing and memorable.

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 room, the right technology and the right service to make every stay relaxing and filled with positive interactions.

For more information about these accommodations, contact the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau toll-free at 800-48-PARKS.

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accommodations HOTELS, MOTELS, BED & BREAKFASTS AND INNS

Pictured: Econolodge of Janesville

Janesville offers affordable accommodations and outstanding service at any of our lodging facilities. Located just off I-90 near Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee, there are so many reasons to come—and to stay around for a while.

baymont Inn616 Midland Rd608-758-4545 or 800-337-0550 baymontinns.com • Indoor pool and whirlpool• 24-hour fitness center• Restaurant next door• Complimentary continental breakfast• Children under 18 free with parents• Pets allowed/fee• Free high speed wireless internet• 105 rooms, including 8 suites• Free local phone calls• ATM• Guest laundry facilities available• Meeting facilities for up to 25 people• Rooms include refrigerator & microwave• Bus and truck parking • Business Center

econolodge3520 Milton Ave608-754-0251 or 800-4-CHOICE econolodge.com• Restaurant nearby• Free hot breakfast• Pets allowed/fee• Free wireless internet access• 58 rooms• All rooms have refrigerators, coffee makers & microwaves• 32” LCD TV’s, HD channels, HBO• Guest laundry• All single rooms have king beds• Bus and truck parking

Hampton Inn2400 Fulton St608-754-4900 or 800-HAMPTON hamptoninn.com• Indoor pool & whirlpool• Fitness center• Restaurant next door• Free hot breakfast• Children under 18 free with parents• Free high speed wireless internet access • 98 rooms, including 8 suites• Free local phone calls• In-room coffee• 24-hour coffee service• Dry cleaning and laundry service available• Can accomodate accessibility needs• Business Center • Bus parking

Holiday Inn express 3100 Wellington Pl608-756-3100 or 800-315-2621 hiejanesville.com• Indoor pool and whirlpool• Exercise room• Restaurants next door• Complimentary Express Start hot breakfast• Children under 18 free with parents

• Free high speed wireless internet• 142 rooms, including 5 suites• 24-hour coffee service• Free local phone calls• Free HBO • Rooms include refrigerator & microwave• Coin operated laundry service• Iron and ironing board in every room• Meeting facilities for up to 750 people• Bus parking

Microtel Inn3121 Wellington Pl608-752-3121 or 888-771-7171microtelinn.com• Restaurant next door• Free continental breakfast• Pets allowed/ fee• Free high speed wireless internet/ guest computer• 24-hour coffee service• 61 rooms• Free local/long distance phone calls• Flat screen TV’s• Refrigerators in some rooms• Hair dryer, iron, ironing board• Guest laundry• Fax and copy service available• Bus and truck parking

Motel 63907 Milton Ave608-756-1742 or 800-466-8356motel6.com• Restaurant next door • Kids stay free (under 17 years old)• Pets allowed/free• Free wireless internet• 119 rooms• Free local phone calls• Complimentary coffee from 6 to 10 am• Free expanded cable television• Refrigerator & microwave in some rooms• Guest laundry

northern town Motel1409 Center Ave608-754-0248• Restaurants nearby• Free wireless internet• 13 rooms • Free cable television

Ramada3900 Milton Ave608-756-4511 or 800-854-9517 ramadajanesville.com• Atrium area with indoor swimming pool• Whirlpool and exercise room• On-site restaurant/lounge • Game room• Complimentary hot plated breakfast• Children under 18 free with parents

• Pets allowed/fee • Free high speed Internet• Free email terminal• 106 rooms, including 9 suites • In-room coffee, hair dryer, iron • Free local calls• 24-hour coffee service in lobby• Guest coin laundry• Fireplace, whirlpool suites with wet bars and kitchenettes• Meeting facilities for up to 500 people• ATM on site• Bus and truck parking

Super 83430 Milton Ave608-756-2040 or 800-800-8000super8.com• Restaurant nearby• Super Start breakfast• Children under 17 free with parents• Free local phone calls• 46 rooms• Coin operated washer and dryer • All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron, ironing board and hair dryer• HBO and free wireless internet• All single rooms have king beds• All double rooms have queen beds• Can accomodate accessibility needs• Crib/roll aways available upon request• Bus/truck parking w/ plug-ins

beD & bReAKFAStSGuardian Angel429 Prospect Ave608-758-3211 guardianangelbnb.com • Private room with bath• Daily breakfast special• Cable television & video library• Convenient to many local attractions• High speed wireless internet• Nationally-registered historic home• Victorian home, antique furnishings• Putting green• Apartment for 4 to 6 guests

Scarlett House825 E Court St608-754-8000Scarletthousebb.com• Full breakfast• Whirlpool tubs• Turn-of-the-century Queen Anne• Nationally-registered historic home• Historic Court House Hill location• Antique furnishings• Wrap-around porch• Near parks and downtown shopping

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Ongoing events FESTIVALS, CLASSES, PARADES, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOLIDAy TOURS

Summer: Summer Strolls at Rotary Botanical Gardens; Rock County 4-H Fair; Home Garden Tour; Garden Gala at Rotary Botanical Gardens; Janesville Farmers Market; Freedom Fest; Rock Aqua Jays performances; City-wide Rummage Sales; Dairy Breakfast; Pork Fest; Rotary Pie Ride; Riverside Music Festival; Friday Night Comedy at the Armory.

More Summer events

Classes and workshops at Rotary Botanical Gardens; Earth Day Festival; Cinco de Mayo Celebration; Renaissance Fair; Friday Night Comedy at the Armory.

Spring

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Featured Spring events

Featured Summer events

the tallman Arts Festival

More Spring events

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Tours of lincoln-tallman House

The Tallman Arts Festival attracts more than 3,000 people annually to view the works of more than 70 fine artists around the region. The Festival offers visitors the opportunity to meet with exhibiting artists, sample local restaurant foods, enjoy live entertainment and take a walk through history at the Lincoln-Tallman House. Visit janesvillecvb.com for specific dates and times.

Main Street Concert SeriesThis Tuesday evening outdoor concert series is held in Janesville’s Lower Courthouse Park, located on the corner of Court and Main Streets in downtown Janesville. The concerts are June through July and feature local bands performing different styles of music from Country to Swing. Visit janesvillecvb.com for specific dates and times.

Guided tours of the 1850s mansion reveal the unique architecture of the building and the lives of the family that occupied it.

Skelly’s Corn Maze

Janesville Irish Fest

Art Infusion

Over 15 acres of family fun from August through October! Each year Skelly’s creates a new design that challenges you to weave your way through to the end.

A festival celebrating Irish heritage and culture in the Janesville area. The festival features events, exhibitions, fundraisers, food and festivities spread throughout the city, all featuring one common Irish theme. From fun runs to concerts featuring Irish music to pancake breakfasts and Irish dancers, this event offers fun for all ages.

Chalk artists line the sidewalks of downtown Janesville with a colorful variety of hand drawn murals. Chalk artists of all ages and skill levels participate for fun or competition.

Fall

Featured Fall events

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Parade of Homes; Arts Fest; Dinner Theater at the Fireside; Friday Night Comedy at the Armory; Janesville Jets Ice Hockey; Farmers Market; Enchanted Forest; Historic House Tour; and Fall Fest of Ale

Winter

Holiday light Show

Come tour a magical wintry wonderland at Rotary Botanical Gardens–be dazzled as you walk through the 330,000-light display. Indoors, kids of all ages will enjoy a large scale model train display, Santa visits, entertainment and delicious refreshments.

More Winter events

Victorian decorations and exhibits illustrate the fashions of the period between 1857 and 1915 in this fabulous tour of the Lincoln-Tallman House.

Holiday tours of the Historic lincoln-tallman House

Featured Winter events

Workshops and seminars at Rotary Botanical Gardens; Dinner Theatre at the Fireside; Taste of Chocolate at Rotary Botanical Gardens;Janesville’s Jolly Jingle; Pooch Pull; Candlelight Ski; Friday Night Comedy at the Armory

Downtown ATTRACTIONS, DINING, SHOPPING AND SALONS & SPAS

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Pictured: O’Riley & Conway’s Irish Pub

Pictured: Carousel Consignments

Blend small-town historic charm and upscale urban amenities and you have the delightful mix that is Downtown Janesville. The re-emerging downtown community offers shopping, dining and entertainment for all, and is easily accessible from I-90 to the east and Highway 51 to the south.

Enjoy a stroll through the shops of Main and Milwaukee Streets, where shoppers can find everything from jewelry to gently used brand-

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name furniture. View locally made art pieces at the art and stained glass shops or pick up a find at a trendy women’s resale shop.

Dining is divine in Downtown Janesville thanks to a variety of restaurants and café’s. Whether you are looking for a coffee stop, an alfresco lunch, drinks after work or a five-star dining experience, the downtown has it all. Enjoy Italian, Mexican, Continental or Asian cuisines and the local emphasis on fresh and healthy.

Entertainment is a growth industry in Downtown Janesville. Don’t miss the historic Janesville Armory featuring dining and comedy. Catch a family-friendly show at the Janesville Performing Arts Center. Enjoy an eclectic mix of live music at local pubs Thursday through Sunday. Fun is free at the Tuesday summer evening concerts in Courthouse Park. And don’t forget to stop by the Saturday morning Janesville Farmers Market for fresh produce and local art.

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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 ice hockey game, dinner at the Armory, an eclectic mix of music at any one of several pubs, unique shopping opportunities, or relaxation and rejuvenation at one of our salons and spas.

Visit us at janesvillecvb.com/maps to view or print the downtown map.

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3100 Wellington Dr., Janesville, WI 608-756-3100 � www.ihg.com

Sizzlin’ GrillCELEBRATING 75 YEARS

Serving breakfast and lunchHours:

Mon - Fri: 5:00 am - 2:00 pmSat: 5:30 am - 1:00 pm

(608) 752-3916 �15 N Franklin St, Janesville

Glass • Pottery • JewelryFiber • Sculpture • Painting

608-757-2622 � ravenswish.com101 West Milwaukee St., Janesville

Home Again

O’RILEY & CONWAY’S IRISH PUB

Consignments & Home FurnishingsOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Monday through Friday 9 am to 5Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 4 pm

(608) 314-0404 �215 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville

(608) 752-6099

214 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville

CAROUSELCONSIGNMENTS

Antiques � Collectibles � Housewares

Open M-F 9:00-5:30 & Sat 9:00- 5:00

Voted #1 antique store!

608-758-055331 S Main St, Janesville

Traditional Irish fare, seafood, burgers, sandwiches & more!

CitrusCafe

608-754-9006 � citruscafe208.com 208 S. Main St., Janesville

Serving breakfast & lunch7 days a week, 6 am to 3 pm

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2 days in September

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SIDEWALK CHALK ART FOR FUN OR COMPETITION

All ages-free to draw for fun, $10/person to compete

$250 Cash Award!

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Fun �ings t o See:300,000 lights Visits from Santa

Animated displays Holiday shopping

Electric trains Local musicians

Held multipleevenings in December

R O T A R Y B O T A N I C A L G A R D E N S

1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545

For more information visitrotarybotanicalgardens.org

Saturdays, 8 am to 1 pmin Downtown Janesville

May through October

Shop the completely local outdoor market featuring fresh produce, meats, eggs, honey,

baked goods, plants, soaps, hand cream, herbs, seasonal products, art pieces & more!

Now Accepting EBT/Quest

608-289-9292 � janesvillefarmersmarket.com �2400 Fulton Street, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53546 1-608-754-4900 � hamptoninn3hotel.com

Discover hometown hospitality! Included in every stay:• A warm welcome• Free hot breakfast• Clean & fresh Hampton Bed®• Free high-speed internet

access in every room• Gym/fitnesscenteruse• Pool use

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

Close to popular Janesville attractions

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education is a priority in our community and it is obvious at 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.

Community EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, NONPROFIT AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES

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Pictured: Blackhawk Technical College

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liberal arts transfer campuses of the UW Colleges, offers a general education associate degree. 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.

blackhawk technical College offers more than 50 different 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.

the Janesville Gazette is the local daily newspaper. Janesville has two local radio stations: WCLO-AM and WJVL-FM. 608-754-3311 or gazettextra.com.

Health Care. Janesville has two major health care providers: Mercy Health System and Dean Health System. We have two hospitals, Mercy and St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital. In case of an emergency, dial 911 for immediate response.

Janesville Parks & Recreation offers one-stop shopping for all your outdoor and sports activities. 608-755-3030.For more organized sport leagues, contact the Family yMCA at 608-754-6654 or the Boys and Girls Club of Janesville at 608-755-0575.

the top employers lead the way employing over 1,000 workers each: Mercy Health System and Rock County.

Hedberg Public library is an award-winning facility located in the heart of Janesville. In addition to traditional library services, Hedberg Public Library also features changing exhibits, a gift shop, coffee shop and educational programs. 608-758-6588.

business Relocation Information can be obtained by contacting Forward Janesville, Inc. at 608-757-3160 or forwardjanesville.com.

Janesville has over 50 churches representing many faiths.

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Pictured: St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital

Pictured: University of Wisconsin Rock County

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Stay.Relax.

When in the Janesville area, complete your visit by spending the night in the newly remodeled Holiday Inn Express, conveniently located off I-90 and Highway 14.

•142 newly renovated rooms•Flat screen TV’s with free HBO•Refrigerator & microwave in all rooms•Complimentary Express Start™ hot breakfast•Manager’s Reception with complimentary snacks,

soft drinks, wine, and beer•Indoor pool and hot tub•Fitness center

3100 Wellington Dr., Janesville, WI608-756-3100 � hiejanesville.com

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Visitors to Rock County will find a wide variety of 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 in Milton.

If it’s culture you are looking for Rock County is home to many performance groups and organizations including: Beloit Civic Theatre, Rock River Philharmonic, Edgerton Performing Arts Center and UW Rock County Theatre.

For those interested in nature, Rock County is home to acres and acres of parkland and over 250 miles of trails, including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and many other trails that are perfect for hiking, biking and snowmobiling.

Rock County HISTORy, ATTRACTIONS, CULTURE AND NATURE

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608-754-0251 3520 Milton Ave. Janesville, WI 53545

I-90 Exit 171 AAdjacent to many restaurants/bars & grills

www.econolodge.com

•Free HOT Deluxe Breakfast (Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Belgian Waffle)

•Free Wi-Fi, Guest Laundry •In Room Fridge, Microwave & Coffee Maker •New 32” Flat Panel LCD TVs

•All HD Channels including 7 HBOs •Group/Construction Rates Available •Low Weekly & Monthly Rates Available

Conveniently located just off Interstates 90 and 39, this hotel provides easy access to a number of local points of interest

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Tour The LincoLn-TaLLman houseOpen 7 days a weekJun 1 - Sep 20, 2014

Nov 20 - Dec 31, 201410 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Tours leave on the hour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

426 N Jackson StJanesville, WI 53545608-756-4509 � rchs.us

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