Rotary Botanical Gardens
Enjoy a tour through 20-acres of scenic walkways that wind their way through picturesque bridges, an ornate gazebo, and heavenly-scented flower gardens.
Rock County Historical Society & Lincoln-Tallman House
Tour the Lincoln-Tallman House, an Italian villa style mansion where Abraham Lincoln was a guest in 1859. Today, the home, located on the grounds of the Rock County Historical Society (RCHS), has been restored and still houses 75% of the original furnishings from the Tallman Family. Take a traditional tour or one of their experiential tours: Help Wanted or Tallman Technology. Also located on the RCHS grounds is the Helen Jeffris-Wood Museum Center. It offers exhibit galleries that feature Pauline Pottery and Pickard China and Parker Pen, as well as rotating exhibits celebrating the history and heritage of Rock County and a gift shop. The RCHS grounds offer a variety of options for group activities.
Local Craft Breweries
Visit the tasting room of Rock County Brewing, Janesville's first nano brewery! They offer unique hand-crafted beers made in small batches. Experience a brewing tradition at Gray Brewing, the nation's oldest family owned bottling company.
Outdoor Public Art, History & Architecture
Take a step-on tour with Roaming Rich! Explore some Janesville's most interesting outdoor public art, history and/or architecture.
Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show
Enjoy a performance by the most successful water ski show team in the world! They perform free water ski shows on Sunday and Wednesday evenings from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Janesville Performing Arts Center
The Center's 633 seat theatre is located in the historic Janesville High School/Marshall Junior High School building in downtown Janesville. JPAC offers performances of live music, theater, comedy, improv, dance, and more.
Janesville's Galleries
Soak in the arts at any or all of Janesville's galleries & exhibits: Hedberg Public Library, Janesville Performing Arts Center, Raven's Wish Gallery and the Woman's Club Gallery.
K & W Greenery
Tour this nearly 2 acre indoor greenhouse growing operation and a nursery that is widely considered one of southern Wisconsin's finest. Take a behind the scenes tour, shop their extensive gift shop, learn during a class or create something special to take home with you.
Abraham Lincoln's Adventures in Janesville
Join Janesville Historian, Pete Skelly, as he relives Abraham Lincoln's two visits to Wisconsin. During this step-on tour, Skelly will share stories about Abraham Lincoln's trips through Janesville, including why Lincoln ended up walking back to Illinois, and the mystery behind his overnight stay at the home of a wealthy Janesville businessman.
Local Wineries
Engage your senses with wine-tasting at any or all of the area's three wineries (Northleaf, Timber Hill & Fermenting Cellars). Make and take items, and dining options available.
Phone: (800) 487-2757