The Surprising Wisconsin Town That Makes An Excellent Weekend Getaway
By Ben Jones|Updated on July 10, 2024(Originally published February 01, 2022)
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Ben Jones
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
In southern Wisconsin, Janesville has a history that’s tied to industry. The city started as an 1800s flour and lumber town on the Rock River. Foundries and farm machinery factories followed, along with a massive General Motors plant. While many of these ventures have come and gone, there’s a new vibrancy in the city that’s worth discovering – it’s a place that hasn’t forgotten its past as it embraces what’s new. It’s a place to discover waterfront art, craft beverages, and tranquil natural areas. Welcome to Janesville, a town that just might surprise you – here are some of our very favorite spots there and why we think you should consider it for a lovely weekend getaway in Wisconsin!
Janesville has plenty of comfortable lodging options and it’s an easy drive from cities like Milwaukee, Wausau, and Green Bay. Learn more about the city and its top attractions on the Janesville website, as well as the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Facebook page.
Have you ever been to this exciting small town? If so, what was your favorite part? Would you agree that these are among the best small towns in Wisconsin? What are your favorite Wisconsin getaway destinations? We’d love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!
Once you’ve explored Janesville, here are some more Wisconsin small towns that are perfect for your next escape.
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