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1. Rotary Botanical Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Rotary Botanical Gardens

2. Camden Playground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

© Camden Playground

3. Riverside Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Gibbs Lake County Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Uptown Janesville

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6. O' Riley and Conway Irish Pub

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© O' Riley and Conway Irish Pub

7. Barkley’s Burgers, Brews and Dawgs

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Barkley’s Burgers, Brews and Dawgs

8. Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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9. El-Ra Bowl

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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10. Fermenting Cellars Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Fermenting Cellars Winery

11. Rock County Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Rock County Brewing Company

12. Bass Creek Golf Club

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Bass Creek Golf Club

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Janesville, Wisconsin is known as the Park Palace of Wisconsin, with over 2,500 acres of parkland and nature trails. It also has 500 acres of land which has been set aside as greenbelt land, allowing an area for the runoff of surface water and for the protection of the city’s wildlife. The top attractions in the area include Rotary Botanical Gardens, Riverside Park, and Gibbs Lake County Park. Visitors also have access to a number of shops at the Janesville Mall and numerous unique dining options in the city.

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