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Things to see in Janesville, Wisconsin (United States): 19 places and when to go
Janesville, Wisconsin is a town in United States with around 69,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (15), Food and drink (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Lincoln–Tallman House and St. John's Lutheran Church. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.6826, -89.0216
- Population
- About 69,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (15) · Food and drink (2) · Museums and art (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 121 km as the crow flies
What to see in Janesville, Wisconsin
The places in and around Janesville, Wisconsin, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lincoln–Tallman HouseHistoric house in Wisconsin, United States902 m
- St. John's Lutheran ChurchChurch building in Evansville, Wisconsin, United States25 km
- IAT - Albany-Evansville connectionHiking29 km
- IAT - Arbor Ridge SegmentHiking4.7 km
- IAT - Clover Valley SegmentHiking23 km
- IAT - Clover Valley-Whitewater Lake connectionHiking26 km
- IAT - Devil's Staircase SegmentHiking3.8 km
- IAT - Evansville-Gibbs Lake connectionHiking22 km
- IAT - Evansville SegmentHiking25 km
- IAT - Gibbs Lake-Arbor Ridge connectionHiking10 km
- IAT - Gibbs Lake SegmentHiking17 km
- IAT - Janesville-Janesville to Milton connectionHiking7.3 km
- IAT - Janesville SegmentHiking2.6 km
- IAT - Janesville to Milton SegmentHiking9.7 km
- IAT - Milton SegmentHiking12 km
- IAT - Storrs Lake-Clover Valley connectionHiking19 km
- IAT - Storrs Lake SegmentHiking15 km
- North Leaf WineryWinery12 km
- Staller Estate Vineyard and WineryWinery23 km
When to go to Janesville, Wisconsin
The best time to visit Janesville, Wisconsin is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulBest time14:50
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Janesville, Wisconsin
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 121 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Williams Bay9 places40 km
- Rockford, Illinois10 places46 km
- New Glarus8 places52 km
- Madison, Wisconsin46 places53 km
- Mukwonago9 places55 km
- Newport13 places56 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Janesville, Wisconsin?
The best known: Lincoln–Tallman House, St. John's Lutheran Church. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Janesville, Wisconsin?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Janesville, Wisconsin?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 121 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Janesville, Wisconsin as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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