Attractions

Crisp fall leaves, snow skiing images, spring vacation snap shots or summer sunset cruises with your loved ones are all perfect memories to add to your life’s scrapbook of memories. Here are some recreational activities you may want to experience during your stay with us in beautiful downtown Lake Geneva.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

• September 1st-6th - 161st Annual Walworth County Fair, Elkhorn.  One of the oldest fairs in the state of Wisconsin the Walworth County Fair was established in 1842.  September 1st  through September 6th, 7:00 a.m. until midnight all days except Labor Day with closing at 9:00 p.m.   FUN for the entire family!  For more information click here.

• September 10th-11th - Lake Geneva Wine Festival.  Take part in the 2010 festival where outstanding wines and guest chefs with delectable culinary samplings will enlighten and entertain guests in a beautiful lake country setting.  The event lineup includes Friday and Saturday seminars, a sit down Friday night wine dinner and of course, the Saturday Grand Tasting.  For more information click here.

• September 11th - The streets of Lake Geneva will feature tented temptations from downtown Lake Geneva restaurants and there will be music, as well as unique offerings from original shopping destinations with extended event hours.  For more information email: info@lakegeneva.com. 

• September 11th-October 31st - The Autumn Harvest Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday, September 11 through October 31st.  Whether you are continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, the Elegant Farmer offers a family fun farm experience.  Everyone is welcome to the orchard to pick from 12 varieties of apples right from the tree or pumpkins from the patch.  Enjoy beautiful fall colors aboard a tractor-pulled hayride or vintage trolley ride. For more information click here.

• September 18th - The Fat Tire Memorial Tour of Lake Geneva.  21.5 mile bike race tour through Lake Geneva, Fontana and Williams Bay.  For more information click here.

• September 24th-26th - The Antique Classic Boat Show.  Boats will be on exibit all day Saturday beginning at 10am.  For more information visit: www.genevalakeboatshow.com.

• September 24th-25th - The Geneva Lake Classic Car Rally.  Open to all Classic, Antique and Special Interest Autos, Owners, Drivers and Riders.  Parade will be held on Saturday at 11am in downtown Lake Geneva.  For more information visit: www.genevalakeclassiccar.com.

 

CALENDER OF EVENTS

 

Aerial Adventures

P: 262-249-9352

This brand-new facility features Zip Lines, Climbing Towers, a “Vertical Playground” boasting 12 different climbs, a 4-person Mobile Bungee Trampoline, and bicycle rentals.

BEACHES

Big Foot Beach

P: 262-248-2528

Opens Memorial Day and open from 6am-11pm. Food and floating devices are permitted. No glass allowed. Cost is $10.00 per day for a non-resident.

Lake Geneva Beach

P: 262-248-3673

Opens Memorial Day-Labor Day and open from 9am-6pm. Food and floating devices are permitted. No glass allowed. Cost is $3.00-$6.00 per day.

BOAT RENTALS

Marina Bay Boat Rentals, Inc.

P: 262-248-4477

Located directly downtown on the shores of Geneva Lake across from Harbor Shores. Lake Geneva’s largest family watersports center. Rated #1 rental for over 30 years.

BOAT TOURS

Lake Geneva Cruise Line

P: 262-248-6206

Offers a variety of sightseeing boat tours on Geneva Lake. Tours operate from mid-April through early November from the Riviera Docks. All tours are narrated and offer an up close look at the historic estates that line the lakeshore.

BOATING LAUNCHES

City of Lake Geneva

P: 262-248-3673

Rate ranges from $7-$22 per day for a non-resident. Seasonal Passes are also available.

DINING

Gino’s East

P: 262-248-2525

Features a lakefront view with outdoor seating attached to the Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva hotel. Opens daily at 11am for lunch and dinner. Offers gourmet salads, sandwiches and pasta entrée selections to choose from along with a large range of pizza selections. Delivery available.

For a complete listing of dining options in the Lake Geneva area, click here.

FISHING

Lake Geneva Fishing Guide Service

P: 262-249-8949

Wisconsin licensed guides with well-rounded knowledge of Geneva Lake. **Please note that a fishing license is required for anyone 16 years and older and may be purchased at Wal-Mart.

GOLFING

There are a variety of golf courses in the area. For a listing and descriptions please click here.

HIKING / GENEVA LAKE SHORE PATH

There are a few different parks in the area along with the 21 Mile lakefront path along the shores of Geneva Lake. Click here for more information.

HORSEBACK & CARRIAGE RIDES

Dan Patch Stables

P: 262-215-5303

Year-round trail rides. Hayrides, sleigh rides, and bonfires available with advance reservations.

Fantasy Hills Ranch

P: 262-728-1773

Enjoy the rugged wooded trails and the natural splendor of the outdoors.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES

Lake Geneva Balloon Company, LLC

P: 262-206-5975

Hot air balloon rides over scenic Lake Geneva area. Weather pending, will fly seven days a week.

MUSEUMS

Geneva Lake Museum

P:262-248-6060

Explore Geneva Lake Museum’s Archaic and Potowatomi Indian artifacts. Group tours are available by appointment.

For a complete list of museums click here.

MUSIC THEATRE

Alpine Valley

P: 262-642-4400

The largest outdoor music venue in the area.

SNOWBOARDING & SNOW SKIING

Apline Valley

P: 800-227-9395

One of the largest ski resorts in the area, featuring 20 slopes that range from beginner to expert runs with 388 vertical feet of skiing excitement.  

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