Cute shop with some nice artwork and gifts. The stained glass is reasonably priced as are the…read moreprints. There is a custom framing shop in the back corner. Wide variety of art styles.

Raven's Wish is a must see in downtown Janesville. Wonderful art and handmade goods. Excellent…read morecustomer service and professional framing.

This modest studio and school specializes in watercolor classes and workshops. The atmosphere is…read morefriendly, relaxed and noncompetitive. The workshops are for all levels and conducted by some of the best artists around: Bridget Austin, Tom Francesconi, Karen Knutson, Ratindra Das, Joe Fattingis, to name a few. Groups are 12 students or less and there is lots of personal attention. Prices are modest, usually $70-90 a day and workshops run from 2 to 4 days. Janesville has a number of very good restaurants and lots and lots of parks including the wonderful Rotary Gardens. The Baymont Inn gives a corporate discount to students at L'Atelier.

I saw this cute little shop when I was waiting for a friend to go to Genisa Wine Bar for dinner but…read morejust recently went in to look and am so glad I did! They have home decor, stationary, kitchen items, and greeting cards. The space the store occupies is beautiful. The staff are very friendly and I would say the prices are mid range--what I would expect for a locally owned business. I have been back since my first trip and will definitely go back again! It's wonderful to see new shops popping up downtown.

Such a fun shop with gifts for others or gifts for yourself. The card selection is excellent and…read moresuch great service!

Historic Attractions Museum - This place is WORTH THE VISIT!! It is absolutely packed with…read morehistorical facts and other fun things like a Super Heroes room, Elvis display, the Hall of Presidents, Gangsterland, World's Lowest Car, Big Foot 4x4, the time capsule car, Gone With the Wind, Tallest Man/Shortest Man replicas, a 9/11 Memorial room, a Last Supper room, JFK's motorcade, TV Land & Customs... Hitler's car, Stalin's car... TOO MUCH to cover in one visit! This would be a great field trip for homeschoolers, scout groups, schools... if you have a large group and you want to schedule presentations for them, call Tony Farrell, Chief Historian at 608-751-2065 or email him: tonyfarrellsr@gmail.com.

There is truly something for everyone here! Came on a Wednesday which is apparently discount day so…read moretickets were $20. This is an incredibly accessible experience. Mobility scooters available to borrow at the entrance, and also more in the back for those who might change their mind. Benches are located throughout. Maps are available at the front, and in several places throughout. Even though it's a huge building, it is really well organized and easy to navigate through. It's very close to the highway and worth the hour or so stop if you want to see something quirky and different!

100% yes. Why have you not gone here yet? This cool bookstore is located across the street from…read moreBushel & Peck in a beautiful mustard yellow brick building. Bright interior. Lots of book themed gifts/tchotchkes. Great book selection with displays for new releases, best sellers/popular, and black history month. The owner is super friendly and had a nice chat with her. Prices are what you would expect in an independent bookstore. Will absolutely be coming here again.

It's wonderful that Beloit has a bookstore again! This store is very cute, and you'll find…read morebestsellers, books from local authors, a YA section, kids section, cookbooks, and various stickers, cards, and stationery items. I've already been there a few times since they've opened and look forward to coming back!

My husband and I visited the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens on a hot summer day. When you enter,…read morethere is a check-in desk in front of the gift shop and the indoor Conservatory. The indoor area has a lot of plants to look at as well as a lake to enjoy. After touring this garden, you have to go back to the lobby to leave the building to get to the outdoor gardens. This is a terrible traffic pattern. Outside behind the Conservatory are more large gardens. These are well cared for. I caution against going on a hot day because there is very little shade in these gardens. Take the signs posted seriously, I was attacked by a bird while in the garden (thankfully not injured).

On a dreary Sunday in January we came from the Chicago suburbs primarily to see the garden train…read moreexhibit inside the conservatory. Although kind of small, the greenhouse did not disappoint. It is very lush, packed with a lot of tropical plants, trees and flowers. It also has water features, ponds and streams that have fish (koi?) in them. The train displays are super nice. They have miniature Rockford landmarks scattered around and trestle bridges made from sticks and limbs. This place is peaceful, relaxing, and very photogenic. $10 admissions, a bit less for seniors and kids.

The owner is super cool and friendly, a lot of goodies in there! A lot of legos and a good variety…read moreof Pokemon. Great pricing aswell

I would estimate that 90% of their inventory is Lego. If that's what you're looking for, this is…read moreyour place! If you're looking for almost anything else, don't waste your time. From their name I was expecting a variety of retro collectibles. They do have some used video games, and a handful of hot wheels. A more accurate name would be Noble Legos. And no, there's nothing wrong with a store full of legos, but it would be nice if you knew that before you wasted a trip going to check them out.

Excellent place to visit with or without kids. I really enjoyed traveling through the entire…read moremuseum. Downstairs they have a temporary exhibit highlighting fossils they are finding in the Green River Shale in Utah. From the large bones to the tiny buds of plants. The dinosaur exhibit on the first floor will particularly appeal to kids and vertebrate fossil fans. While I was drawn to the very nice collection of Mazon Creek concretions and my first in person view of a Tully Monster (which is the Illinois State Fossil). 2nd floor is more geology focused than paleontology and the 3rd floor is Biological. I spent some time looking at the different birds they had on display as well as the live reptiles in the education room. Plus a little fox at floor level where young children could Ben down and look eye to eye was a nice touch. We will definitely return. Rockford is close.

We came on a "Donation Day." However, this is for Illinois residents only. Otherwise, it's $10 for…read morechildren 4-12 and $12 13 and up. This museum is too small for that cost. We were in and out within the hour. Veteran/educator discounts ONLY if you buy a membership. Half the 3rd floor was temporarily closed. I think you may have more visitors for what little you have if your pricing for kids was more reasonable. Or if you opened donation day to those outside Illinois. Especially for a museum one is in and out within an hour. Maybe you should offer a pass, tying in with the Children's museum and perhaps the Art museum since they are all located nearby. Such a great opportunity to introduce young children to Natural History and Art if one was offered. Otherwise, $32 for the 3 of us will not have us return anytime soon.