Lake Geneva - Along the Beaten Path
With its world-class resorts, incredible restaurants and year-round activities, Lake Geneva is a pinnacle of luxury and relaxation. But the 20+ mile shore path around Geneva Lake gives everybody lakefront access and connects the three communities of Lake Geneva, Williams Bay and Fontana. Host Mariah Haberman treks around the lake to discover what awaits along the beaten path.
As the only lake in Wisconsin with the entire shoreline accessible, there’s a lot to see around Geneva Lake! Local historian Jim Beloian joins Mariah for a walk along the shore path, where he explains the history of many of the famous homes on the lake including the Wrigley estate, Stone Manor, and Black Point Estate & Gardens. Mariah makes a few stops along the shore path including the Geneva Lake Museum and Baker House 1885, where she enjoys a champagne toast at sunset.
Geneva Lake is an endless source for recreation and relaxation, with opportunities for boating, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, and even flyboarding (essentially, a water jetpack). Mariah teams up with Wisconsin Hydrosports to learn about this growing trend and even gives it a try herself! For those looking for a less extreme water activity, the Lake Geneva Cruise Line has a number of pick up and drop off locations along the shore path, where visitors can hop on board for a lake tour. The arrival of winter doesn’t mean an end to boating quite yet in the Lake Geneva area. With the lake typically not freezing until late January, The Lake Geneva Cruise Line takes visitors on a magical journey to the “North Pole” on its Santa Cruise with beautiful light displays along the shoreline and a special surprise for kids along the way! And once the lake does freeze over, ice boaters flock to Geneva Lake to race in the Ice Boating Capital of the World.
Ambitious hikers can take the shore path through all three communities around the lake, but chances are you’ll want to stop and take a break in each one. Downtown Lake Geneva is home to dozens of unique shops and restaurants, including Oakfire. With a focus on specialty pizza and a gorgeous, outdoor deck overlooking the lake, it’s the perfect place to grab a bite to eat. Williams Bay is home to Pier 290, one of just two commercial properties directly on the lakeshore. Enjoy delicious, Wisconsin comfort food, grab a drink at the outdoor bar or spend a day at Pier 290’s beach right out front. Further still along the shore path is Fontana, home to The Abbey Resort as well as Gordy’s Marine and Chuck’s Lakeshore Inn. Mariah visits each of these beloved lakeside spots and even indulges in Chuck’s famous “Sweet Tart” drink. There’s always something new to explore along the shore path!
Lake Geneva Wisconsin Boat Tour
One hour Boat Tour at Lake Geneva Wisconsin
Lake Geneva's Santa Cruise
My family and I embark on a magical boat cruise to Santa's North Pole hideaway on Geneva Lake, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
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Summer Weekend in Lake Geneva Wisconsin
First trip ever to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It was definitely a place I would go back. A smaller town... so not a lot of people you have to fight.
Best restaurant: We really liked Oakfire.
For Lake Geneva hotels and resorts, we stayed at Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva. Great view and close to all the excitement. Rooms were so-so but worth the money for being so close to everything.
The boat tour was done at Lake Geneva Cruise Line. And that was so much fun. The captain told the stories of who owned about 60% of the mansions.
Rented that awesome scooter! ???? Was $40 for an hour. I would recommend only an hour.
Finally, we took a Lake Geneva Safari! Thought there would be more animals but still an excellent experience.
Hope you all enjoy.
Ask a bunch of questions if you would like, I always answer.
Welcome to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Lake Geneva, well known for its charm and elegance, boasts a lifestyle with a relaxed atmosphere. Referred to as one of the jewels of the Midwest it offers sparkling lake waters, inviting boutiques and galleries, scenic parks and walkways, and both casual and gourmet restaurants.
The city is located in Southeastern Wisconsin's Walworth County, a few miles north of the Illinois state line, 75 miles north of Chicago and 45 miles southeast of Milwaukee. I-43 is six miles to the north and I-94 is 27 miles to the east. With its four seasons of white winters, green springs and summers, and breathtakingly colorful falls, it is a favorite destination for Midwestern tourists who come to enjoy the many festivals, lake cruises, delightful restaurants and local hospitality.
This is a community of historical homes and buildings that dates back to the early 1800's. After the Civil War the town became a resort for the wealthy Chicago families who began construction of the mansions on the lake, and Lake Geneva became the Newport (RI) of the West. The construction of the mansions, as well as household employment, offered job opportunities to the local residents, adding to the milling, furniture, wagon and typewriter manufacturing enterprises.
The Lake Geneva residents enjoy living in a pleasant, friendly small-town atmosphere and always welcome visitors and guests to participate in an array of activities and attractions that encompass its hub, Geneva Lake.
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Know Your Wisconsin: The Lake Geneva Santa Cruise Line
Every year Lake Geneva gets into the holiday spirit by opening the Santa Cruise for the month of December. This unique 40-minute trip takes kids and their parents onto beautiful Geneva Lake for a journey to the North Pole for their annual visit with Santa. During the journey, they see beautiful light displays along the shoreline that tell the story of the journey to the North Pole and getting everyone in the holiday spirit.
This cruise line runs seven days a week through the 30th of December, other than closing on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Santa has an important job to do) guests are always welcome to hop aboard. With rides beginning at 4:30 p.m. each night and running till demand ceases, this event welcomes thousands of visitors each year. And before boarding, passengers can walk through the Twelve Charities of Christmas Tree Festival, that benefits different local charities. This is a great way to give back during the holiday season and make a contribution to 12 existing charities in Walworth County.
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Chasing the Mail Boat Lake Geneva, WI
Aerial chase of the Walworth II, The Mail Boat on Lake Geneva, WI from my mini quad remote control helicopter. Recorded using a Mobius Action Cam set to high dynamic range (hence the blown out whites)
August 20th 2014
Music by Plushgoolash, Big Gay Wedding from the Free Music Archive.
Father's day, Lake Geneva WI
Lake Geneva mailboat tryouts
The Lake Geneva Cruise Line held their annual tryouts for this year’s mail delivery jumpers aboard the U.S. Mailboat Walworth.
Fox47 Presents - Summer Adventures - Lake Geneva Cruise Lines
Summer Adventures is a locally-produced show that highlights some fun and adventures you can have in the great state of Wisconsin. Check it out, only on Fox47! This particular segment features the fun and excitement of Lake Geneva Cruise Lines.
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Lake Geneva Mailboat
This was the July SCJ Retiree event. We went on the infamous Lake Geneva mailboat and crossed the street, as a group of course, and had lunch at Popeyes. Much fun!
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva in Lake Geneva WI
Book here: . . .. .. ... . . . . . . . . . Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva 300 Wrigley Drive Lake Geneva WI 53147 This lakefront hotel is a 5 minute walk from Lake Geneva Cruise Line. It features an on-site restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools and spacious rooms with DVD players and sofa beds. Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva provides in-room microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Rooms with balconies and lake views are available. The hotel serves continental breakfast. Gino’s East Restaurant and Bar is open daily for lunch and dinner. Guests can relax in the hot tubs or sauna or workout in the gym. Sunbird Balloons, offering hot air balloon rides above Lake Geneva, is one mile from Harbor Shores Lake Geneva. Big Foot Beach State Park and Aerial Adventures are within 3 miles of the hotel.
Lake Geneva mailboat holds tryouts
The Lake Geneva Cruise Line held its annual tryouts to choose this year’s mail delivery jumpers aboard the U.S. Mailboat.
Wowed at Lake Geneva!
The City of Lake Geneva is located in southeastern Wisconsin, 10 miles north of the Illinois state line, 75 miles NNW of Chicago and 45 miles SW of Milwaukee. It is a year round playground!
It's earliest recorded history dates back to 1831. Prior to the civil war, Lake Geneva was on the reverse route to the Great Lake ports.
After the war, the town became a resort for the wealthy Chicago families. These families began construction of the many mansions on the lake, and Lake Geneva became known as the Newport (RI) of the West. Visitors included Mary Todd Lincoln and General Sherman. The Chicago Fire of 1871 caused many Chicago families to move to their summer homes on the lake while the city was rebuilt. The construction and maintenance of these mansions, as well as household employment, developed a separate industry in the town adding to the milling, furniture, wagon and typewriter manufacturing enterprises. After arrival of the railroad, thousands of tons of Lake Geneva ice were shipped each year to the Chicago market, until the beginning of World War II.
Today, there are many resorts, golf courses, snow-skiing and attracts people from across the nation.
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
7036 Grand Geneva Way,
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-8811
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7036 Grand Geneva Way,
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-8811
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Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva (Wisconsin), USA HD review
This lakefront hotel is a 5 minute walk from Lake Geneva Cruise Line. It features an on-site restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools and spacious rooms with DVD players and sofa beds.
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva provides in-room microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Rooms with balconies and lake views are available.
The hotel serves continental breakfast. Gino’s East Restaurant and Bar is open daily for lunch and dinner. Guests can relax in the hot tubs or sauna or workout in the gym.
Sunbird Balloons, offering hot air balloon rides above Lake Geneva, is one mile from Harbor Shores Lake Geneva. Big Foot Beach State Park and Aerial Adventures are within 3 miles of the hotel.
Lake Geneva Boat Tour
Geneva Lake is a body of freshwater in Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin. On its shores are the city of Lake Geneva, and the villages of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake, and Williams Bay.
The lake covers an area of approximately 5,401 acres (8.439 sq mi; 21.86 km2), has a maximum length of 7.5 miles (12.1 km), mean depth of 61 feet (19 m) and a maximum depth of 135 feet (41 m).Geologists believe that it is a filled-in kettle formed from a receding glacier.
The lake and the community of Lake Geneva were named for the town of Geneva, New York, located on Seneca Lake, which government surveyor John Brink thought it resembled. To avoid confusion with the nearby town of Geneva, Illinois, the city was renamed Lake Geneva; later the lake was renamed Geneva Lake.[citation needed]
Lakeshore attractions include Big Foot Beach State Park, Lake Geneva Yacht Club, the George Williams College campus of Aurora University, and Yerkes Observatory. The observatory is owned by the University of Chicago, which has established a study group to plan a regional center for science education at the observatory.
Public access to the lake is allowed as the result of a decision by early European settlers that 20 feet of land leading up to the shoreline should be public domain. A shorepath, which is open to the public, completely surrounds the lake. Between 21 and 26 miles long, it follows the route taken by Potawatomi Indians. The path crosses the estates of the Schwinns, Swifts, Wackers, and Wrigleys.