The towns surrounding the Janesville area are a perfect nesting ground for anyone who loves the outdoors while being close to the city. These cities rich in history and nature offer a unique area to set your roots. Breathtaking scenery and year round attractions offer a variety of experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Why is the Janesville area such a great area?
- Surrounded by 4 booming metropolises, one could live in a quaint country town and still have the ease of driving just a few hours to get their city fix. Madison, Milwaukee, Rockford and Chicago are all just a hop, skip and a jump away.
- Whether you love to fish, swim, boat, the Janesville area offers an abundance of lakes and rivers to explore. Do you love to take time off to “rough it” outdoors? There are campgrounds scattered all over the area to set up a tent or park a camper for a few days.
- Janesville is known as “Wisconsin’s Park Place” because of its 2,590 acres of park systems including 64 improved parks, as well as boat launches, golf courses and nature trails.
- If you love the arts, there are many museums, symphonies and, of course, the Alpine Valley Music Theater all within an hour’s drive. Most major acts perform annually at Alpine Valley including Jimmy Buffet and Dave Matthews Band.
- Just a short hour and half drive and you will be cooling off at the Wisconsin Dells, a favorite family destination located just north of the city.
Why should you consider making the Janesville area your home?
- While Wisconsin is often thought of as a colder state, Janesville teeters on the border of Illinois and still gets a good dose of each of the four seasons. The surrounding nature delivers some of the most incredible scenes, especially in the fall when the leaves change.
- The Janesville surrounding towns are conveniently located by major highways which offer a quick commute.
- Janesville area schools are ranked #2 of the 10 largest school districts in the State of Wisconsin. There are numerous choices in colleges including the University of Wisconsin campuses.
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