Lake Geneva has been a resort community since just after the Civil War, when wealthy Chicago families discovered the site and began building summer homes there. Today the elegant, often historic estates still ring the lake. Most of them are on private roads and can only be viewed from the water aboard any of the lake's scheduled cruises. There is also a 26-mile path on the water's edge that circles the lake.
While Geneva Lake continues to entrance visitors with its beauty, water recreation is not the only activity to enjoy here. A brochure detailing the city's Historic Walking Tour can be obtained at the local chamber office. The area features splendid golf courses, luxury resorts and lovely bed & breakfast inns. Neighboring communities of Williams Bay, Elkhorn, Burlington and East Troy offer a number of attractions that make for great day trips.
The Trail Ahead
They’re called “ultras,” trail runners who tackle the Ice Age 50, the Kettle Moraine 100 and the Glacial 50 – long-distance races that wind through the state. For the runners, it’s about connections, spirituality and the unending beauty of Wisconsin’s trails.
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Playing in the Dirt and Tending to Rock Gardens
Our friends at FatTireGuides.com give you an exclusive scoop on a Wisconsin singletrack six-pack. Be sure to check out their site for additional trail videos, photos, maps, and more.
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A Tour of Black Point Mansion
Black Point Mansion, built by a German-born beer baron in 1888, has changed little throughout the years. Find out more about one of Wisconsin's newest museums on the shores of Lake Geneva.
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Five Great Apple Orchards
If you're looking for an outing to a Wisconsin apple orchard this fall, there are a bushel of options throughout the state. Get those pie recipes ready.
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Fall in Wisconsin is time to hit the road with 11 Classic Drives
Autumn in Wisconsin is all about the color…and getting out to see it. Here are eleven fall color driving tours guaranteed to put you in a front row seat.
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Wisconsin's Quirky Attractions
Discover some of Wisconsin's quirkiest attractions.
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Classic Wisconsin Courses
The list of high-profile public courses carved into Wisconsin’s golf landscape since 1980 is impressive. It includes Whistling Straits, Blackwolf Run, The Bull, The Bog, Troy Burne, University Ridge, Trapper's Turn, SentryWorld, Horseshoe Bay and this year Northern Bay in Adams County, featuring replicas of some of the nation's greatest holes.
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Wisconsin's Most Unusual Museums
To most people, the word "museum" conjures up visions of dinosaur skeletons and prehistoric artifacts. Visitors to Wisconsin have no shortage of opportunities to view world-class archeological treasures. However, the Badger State also boasts a roster of facilities dedicated to more, er, unusual areas of interest.
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Wisconsin Dream Runs
From the kettle moraine region of the southeast, to the Mississippi River Valley on the western border and the Lake Superior shoreline in the north, visitors will find more than 30 ski areas in the Badger State, the fourth largest collection of any state in the U.S. The following list contains thumbnail sketches of ten top ski areas, sorted by region.
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Adventure Sports
Wisconsin's Air, Land, and Water Adventures
Looking for a summer activity slightly more adventurous than mowing the lawn or soaking your feet in the kiddle pool? Here are a few suggestions....
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Flea Markets
Wisconsin’s outdoor flea markets serve up both new merchandise and rare finds, giving shopping vacationers a chance to pick up something unique.
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Play Better Golf in Wisconsin
Whether you’re learning the game, or just hoping to take a few strokes off your score, Wisconsin offers a wide array of clinics, schools and lessons for golfers of all ages and skill levels.
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