EXPLORE BELOIT BOUND
You’ve seen Beloit on screen. Now see it for yourself.
A&E’s Betting on Beloit may have introduced viewers across the country to Beloit, Wisconsin, but the historic home transformations are only part of the story.
At the center of the series is Konya Hendricks Schuh, who, alongside her mother, entrepreneur Diane Hendricks, is on an ambitious mission to restore historic homes, breathe new life into Beloit neighborhoods and shine a light on the city they call home.
Along the way, the series offers a glimpse of a city where historic architecture, a seriously good food scene, entertainment and beloved community traditions all come together. And the best part? You can experience it for yourself.
If Betting on Beloit has you thinking about a trip, consider this your starting point. Here are 10 things every fan should see and do in Beloit, Wisconsin - plus an easy weekend itinerary to help you make the most of your visit.
#1: Stay at a Michelin Key Boutique Hotel
First things first: you need a home base.
Make yours downtown with a stay at one of Beloit’s distinctive boutique hotels.
Hotel Goodwin offers a contemporary boutique experience in the heart of downtown and has earned recognition with a Michelin Key. Some of the city’s best restaurants, shops, entertainment and the riverfront are just steps away.
Nearby, Ironworks Hotel Beloit takes its cues from the city’s industrial heritage, pairing bold design and modern comforts with a location overlooking the Rock River.
Either way, you’ll be right in the middle of the action—and within walking distance of many of the places on this list.
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2. See the Betting on Beloit Homes
Now for the stop fans have been waiting for: the College Park Historic District.
Tree-lined streets, historic architecture and beautifully preserved homes make Beloit College Park worth exploring even if you’ve never seen the show. But if you have? You may recognize a few addresses.
Look for featured homes, including:
Seeing these homes on TV is one thing. Seeing them in the context of the neighborhood gives you a much better sense of what makes this part of Beloit so special.
One important note: These are real homes where people live, so please admire them and snap your photos from public sidewalks.
3. Wander the Beloit College Campus
Right next to College Park, you’ll find another piece of Beloit history.
Founded in 1846, Beloit College is one of Wisconsin’s oldest colleges, and its historic campus has been part of the fabric of the city for generations.
Take a stroll through the grounds, admire the architecture and notice how naturally the campus connects with the surrounding College Park neighborhood.
4. Experience Henry Dorrbaker’s Pub & Play
Here’s your chance to step inside one of the projects Betting on Beloit viewers actually watched take shape.
Henry Dorrbaker’s brings retro-inspired entertainment, food and drinks together under one downtown Beloit roof.
Inside, you’ll find:
Duckpin bowling
Indoor mini golf
Vintage arcade games
Racing simulators
Craft cocktails
Elevated pub food
For fans of the series, there’s something especially satisfying about walking into the finished destination after seeing the work behind it on television.
Give yourself a few hours to play, or come back after dinner and make Dorrbaker’s part of your night out. Competitive streak optional. Mostly.
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5. Eat your way through Beloit
Come hungry. We mean it.
Start your morning with coffee and breakfast at one of the cast and crew’s favorite spots, Blue Collar Coffee Co., then work your way through a downtown dining scene that punches well above its weight.
Sink your teeth into a smashburger, Wisconsin cheese curds and a hand-dipped milkshake at Lucy’s #7 Burger Bar. Head to truk’t for street tacos, rice bowls, tequila and whiskey. Grab a slice and a Wisconsin Old Fashioned at Downtown Den, or settle in at a true Beloit institution, Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint, for house-cut steaks.
6. Make a Fall Stop at The Apple Hut
Visiting during apple season? Lucky you.
Add The Apple Hut to your itinerary. A visit for apples and doughnuts is an annual tradition for Konya and her family, and it’s not hard to understand why.
This family-run Beloit orchard is a local fall favorite, with fresh apples, cider doughnuts and seasonal treats worth the short trip from downtown. It’s also a chance to add a quintessential Wisconsin fall experience to your Betting on Beloit getaway.
7. Shop Local in Downtown Beloit
Back downtown, save some room in your itinerary—and possibly your suitcase—for Beloit’s independent shops and boutiques.
Browse LOOM Home & Gifts for home décor and furnishings, Wren & Roe for fashion, gifts and accessories, and Bath & Body Fusion for handmade bath and body products.
Stop into Bushel & Peck’s Local Market for local and Wisconsin-made foods, then satisfy your sweet tooth at Northwoods Premium Confections.
These independent businesses are a big part of what gives downtown its personality. Plus, bringing a little piece of Beloit home with you seems only fair.
8. Spend Saturday Morning at the Beloit Farmers’ Market
If you’re here on a market Saturday, May through October, this one is non-negotiable.
The Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market brings the heart of downtown to life as farmers, makers, food producers and vendors fill the streets.
Browse seasonal produce, baked goods, flowers and locally made products, and find a few things to snack on as you go.
Grab a coffee, wander without much of an agenda and experience why Saturday mornings downtown have become such a beloved Beloit tradition.
9. Catch a Beloit Sky Carp Game
Ready for a completely different side of Beloit? Head to the ballpark.
The Beloit Sky Carp, the High-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins, deliver classic summer-in-Wisconsin fun whether you know every stat or are mostly there for the atmosphere, ballpark food and between-inning entertainment.
With the ballpark located downtown, it’s easy to pair a game with dinner, shopping or drinks before or afterward.
If the Sky Carp are home while you’re in town, grab a seat. Summer nights at the ballpark are hard to beat.
10. Follow the Riverwalk to Riverside Park and the Lagoon
After a weekend of houses, restaurants, shopping, games and perhaps more than one cheese curd, slow things down along the water.
The Rock River runs through the heart of Beloit, offering a different perspective on downtown. Follow the riverwalk north toward Riverside Park and take in the scenery along the way.
Once you reach the park, explore the green space and waterfront before making your way to the lagoon, one of Riverside Park’s most peaceful spots.
Take it all in and get one last glimpse of Beloit before heading home.
Your Betting on Beloit Weekend at a Glance
Want to turn all 10 stops into a weekend getaway? Here’s one way to do it.
FRIDAY: Check into Hotel Goodwin or Ironworks Hotel Beloit → Explore downtown → Dinner → Henry Dorrbaker’s
SATURDAY: Blue Collar Coffee Co. → Beloit Farmers’ Market, in season → College Park Historic District and Betting on Beloit homes → Beloit College → Downtown lunch and shopping → The Apple Hut, in season → Beloit Sky Carp game or downtown nightlife
SUNDAY: Breakfast or coffee → Rock River and riverwalk → Riverside Park → Lagoon → Brunch → Head home
Seasonal activities vary, so check current schedules and hours for the Beloit Farmers’ Market, The Apple Hut and Beloit Sky Carp when planning your visit.
Watch Betting on Beloit. Then Experience Beloit for Yourself.
Betting on Beloit may be what puts this southern Wisconsin city on your radar. Come for the homes you saw on screen, and you’ll quickly discover there’s a lot more here worth sticking around for.
Historic neighborhoods. Great food. Local shops. Baseball. The river. And plenty of places and experiences that never made it into an episode.
So yes, watch the show. Then come see the rest of the story for yourself.
Ready to experience Betting on Beloit beyond the screen? Plan your getaway and discover what to do, where to eat and where to stay in Beloit, Wisconsin.