Top 5 Things to Do in Janesville

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Janesville is located in Rock County, Wisconsin and is also known as the ‘City of Parks’, as it boasts 53 well maintained parks, in addition to golf courses, boat launches and nature trials.

1. Visit the Rotary Gardens: This 15 acre botanical garden, which is open to the public, has 1,008 varieties of shrubs, trees, and plants. Plant varieties include daffodils, ferns, roses, hostas, alliums, bearded iris and daylilies, with seasonal varieties of sunflowers, tulips, zinnias, cannas, morning glories, amaranths and many more.  For more information on the Gardens click on the link.

2. Enjoy a show at Rock Aqua Jays: This is a popular amateur water ski club, which holds shows at Traxler Park twice a week during the summer. The shows are free and include an entertaining theme with music, multiple boats and a variety of performances, including jumping, wakeboarding, bare footing, doubles, swiveling, ballet line and pyramids. The club has won a number of national tournaments.   For more information on Rock Aqua Jays click on the link.     

3. Visit the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum: This is a new attraction, housed in the home of Stanley Dexter Tallman and includes an exhibition gallery, a gift shop and a children’s entertainment area. There are free exhibits on Rock County history including, Parker Pen, Tallman Perfume Company and Pauline Pottery.  For more information on the Museum click on the link.

4. See the General Motors plant: This is the largest General Motors plant, under a single roof, in the United States and enables visitors to see the latest technologies and equipment used in GM vehicles.

5. Plan a trip to the Janesville Performing Arts Center: The theater entertains visitors with a wide variety of shows and performances, using the latest sound and light equipment.