Beloit
Gateway to Wisconsin

Combining an historic heritage with a bustling urban community, Beloit is a great place to live, work and visit! Surrounded by scenic rolling countryside on the border of Southern Wisconsin, both visitors and residents enjoy a wide variety of cultural, historical and recreational activities in Beloit. From music festivals, the symphony and outdoor concerts on the riverfront to minor league baseball, golfing, scenic trails and water sporting activities, Beloit offers lots of fun for everyone!

Business & Industry

Beloit is the headquarters for many established  manufacturers, such as Frito Lay and Fairbanks Morse Engines. In addition, Beloit offers opportunities for new industry and business development by providing a diverse and well trained workforce. Today Beloit is known as a leading Midwest marketplace for agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. Historic downtown Beloit is home to a thriving retail center and the revitalized riverfront blends industry, commerce and education with culture, history and recreation.

Recreation

Whether you are strolling along the beautifully restored riverfront or enjoying a variety of recreational attractions and community festivals, there is a variety of things to do year round in Beloit. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy scenic hiking, biking and cross-country trails in Big Hill Park and Turtle Creek. The Rock River and Turtle Creek offer great boating, canoeing, swimming and other water sporting  opportunities. Walleye, catfish, northern pike, smallmouth bass, panfish, and  black bullheads are some of the fish caught by anglers. In addition, Beloit features 9 area golf courses -- lots of challenging golf to  satisfy even the most avid golfer!

In Beloit, you'll enjoy the civic theatre, symphony orchestra, performing arts and lectures, summer concerts, historic walking tours, and many other attractions. The community celebrates with lively, fun-filled events and festivals in every season, including Riverfest, one of Wisconsin's largest music festivals, Winterfest, Fall Fest, Turtles in the Park and lots more family activities. The entire family will enjoy a day at Beloit Snappers Minor League Baseball. There is a lot of fun for all in Beloit!

Shopping, Dining, Entertainment & Lodging

There's great shopping, dining, entertainment and lodging in Beloit. Shoppers of all ages will find historic downtown Beloit filled  with antique shops,  jewelry stores, bookstores and specialty boutiques. From burgers to renowned traditional supper clubs and specialty restaurants, you're sure to satisfy your hunger after a busy day of activities. Be sure to enjoy the full range of entertainment in Beloit from baseball, to theater, and lots of musical events. There are lodging choices for every need, including family motels, hotels and inns with lots of amenities and scenic campgrounds. 

Area Attractions

• Historic Walking Tours - East Beloit & West Beloit

• Beloit Riverfront & River Walk

• Heritage Park

• Angel Museum

• Wright Museum of Art

• Logan Museum of Anthropology

• Beloit Poetry Garden

• Beloit College

• Beloit Historical Society Lincoln Center

• Hanchett-Bartlett Homestead

• Beckman Mill Park

• Rock River

• Riverfest

• Beloit Snappers Minor League Baseball

Attractions, Parks, Museums and Things to Do in surrounding Rock County

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