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Beloit, WI
Choice Destination
There are so many things to do and see in Beloit you may have a difficult time deciding where to start. The riverfront offers a chance to quietly stroll along the Rock River or enjoy Music and Movies at Harry’s, the Harry C. Moore pavilion. The riverfront is also the scene for Beloit’s Riverfest, Southern Wisconsin’s premier four day music and food festival, bringing big name bands to the beautiful shores of the Rock River. Also on the river, you’ll find a celebration of Beloit’s heritage done in wall size art. Be sure to see those Ironworks Murals and while you’re in the area visit the Angel Museum. It has the largest privately held its one of collection of angels in the world including a collection donated by Oprah Winfrey. History comes alive and is open to the public at the Beckman Mill. Restored to the way it was in the 1920’s, it’s one of the only restored, working gristmills in the state. The annual Beloit International Film Festival draws film makers and rave reviews from all over the country and since Beloit is home to Beloit College there are numerous cultural opportunities with an anthropology museum, art gallery plus visiting lecturers and performers. In addition, the Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra performs several times during the year. Beloit is bustling with activities year round and all wrapped in a hometown atmosphere. It’s time for you to Visit Beloit.
Contact Information
Visit Beloit
1003 Pleasant Street
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511
1.800.4.BELOIT
608.365.4838
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Rock County, Beloit and Janesville- Welcome to Wisconsin
Next airdates: October 24-25, 2009
Sometimes referred to as Wisconsin’s Front Porch because of its location on the Illinois border, Rock County and the cities in it, is home to an endless number of recreational opportunities, special events and historic places to visit. Join us as we explore the welcoming atmosphere of Rock County, Beloit and Janesville.
A Tour of Southern Wisconsin
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In this very special episode, we’ll take a look at, not one, but 5 great destinations as we tour Southern Wisconsin. We’ll begin with a visit to Beloit. There, we’ll see special events like the ever-popular Riverfest, experience local arts and culture and travel back in time at some of the area’s notable historical sites. Then we’re off to the specialty cheese capitol of the country, the city of Monroe. We’ll party it up at Cheese Days, and take a tour of one of the many cheese plants in the area, plus take a tour of one of the oldest continually run breweries in the country. And what tour would be complete without the Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin’s number one vacation destination. We’ll see what makes this area so popular as we check in at America’s largest water park resort. Then we’ll make a stop in Racine county. We’ll explore the rolling hills of the countryside and see how the downtown and lakefront are experiencing a fantastic renewal. Finally, we’ll head north to the largest city in the state. We’ll see how Milwaukee is revitalizing the downtown, and visit many of the great attractions and activities that draw people from everywhere to visit Milwaukee. |
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| Upcoming Events | | Grand Lighted Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Friday, November 27, 2009
Santa makes his grand entry to downtown cheered on by large crowds and a glittering procession of floats from businesses, civic organizations, and spirit-filled families! Begins at First National Bank Plaza at 5 pm with music, 5:30 pm choral sing, 6:00 pm Santa arrives and tree lighting, 6:30 pm parade, and 7:00 pm santa stops to visit at Turtle Creek Bookstore. | | Holidazzle
Friday, December 11, 2009
Downtown businesses glow with holiday light and music, while offering a once-a-year opportunity to purchase fine arts and crafts suitable for holiday gift giving! Refreshments are offered by many businesses, clubs and restaurants. |
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