A scenic spot in south-eastern Wisconsin, picturesque Lake Geneva, WI sits between the bustling cities of Milwaukee and Chicago. Long popular with city-dwellers eager to escape the crowds for the weekend, the lake is a wonderful destination for outdoorsy adventurers and travellers in need of relaxation. Accommodation options include simple, self-catering properties, historic inns and lovely lake-facing hotels fit for a range of tastes and budgets. Many of the best places to stay in Lake Geneva, WI are characterful heritage hideaways, perfect for a couple’s escape or fun trip with friends.
Beautiful Lake Geneva itself is the destination’s main highlight, and there are ample opportunities to go sailing, kayaking, parasailing, fishing or paddle boarding during the summer months. In the winters, the frozen lake is brilliant for ice-skating, and there are downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and sledging runs at Big Foot Beach State Park, White River Country Park, the Mountain Top and beyond. These expansive green spaces offer excellent horse riding, cycling and hiking trails during the spring, summer and autumn. Golfers will find some great courses, too!
History buffs will adore the Black Point Estate and Gardens, as well as the Geneva Lake Museum. Don’t miss the historic 21-mile walking path which circles the lake, promising glimpses of gorgeous Gilded Age mansions. Finally, take some time to amble around town, popping into independent shops, and feasting on fresh seasonal produce at lively cafés and eateries after big days of discovery.
The best places to stay in Lake Geneva, WI fill up fast during the summers and over Christmas — book your trip well in advance!