Area Attractions

From carriage rides and rare antiques to lake cruises, Lake Geneva offers a wealth of options. Take a historic walking tour, browse art galleries, find unique gifts, or catch the latest movie in town. The Lake Geneva area features captivating nature preserves, mansions and the crown jewel, sparkling Geneva Lake. Explore it on foot, along the 20-mile path that borders its shores, or on a leisurely cruise. Whenever you visit, our area festivals will help you celebrate the seasons.

Historic Mansions

Lake Geneva boasts a remarkable number of opulent mansions, both contemporary and historic. Some are on the National Register of Historic Places and include homes once owned by prominent American business names, including the Wrigley, Montgomery Ward and Sears families.

Geneva Lake Cruises

Join the 130-year-old tradition of touring Wisconsin's second largest (and second deepest) lake. Sail aboard Lake Geneva Cruise Line's historic reproductions reminiscent of the steamboats that once traveled this very lake. Take a luncheon cruise or the famous Mailboat Tour, the only mail delivery of its type in the country. Seasonally, for over 130 years, it has departed each morning with an adventurous Mailperson who leaps off the boat onto residents' piers, deposits mail and grabs outgoing mail, and jumps back aboard. The only catch is, the boat never stops!

Watson Wild West Museum

Ten minutes from Lake Geneva, you can visit the Wild West -- in the Midwest. Visit the general store packed with cowboy memorabilia, drink an ice cold sarsaparilla (root beer) in the saloon, and even pan for gold at this unique General Store. Open from May through October.

East Troy Electric Railroad 

A short drive from Lake Geneva, you can ride a historic trolley along Wisconsin's last original electric railroad line. Dining trips, a gift shop and exhibits are also available. Open seasonally from May to October.

Yerkes Observatory

Visit the world's largest refracting telescope at this research branch of the University of Chicago 's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Nature Areas

With beaches, forests and natural wildlife preserves, the Lake Geneva area provides a great deal for outdoor enthusiasts of all interests.

• Big Foot Beach State Park

        272-acre park with public beach

• Duck Lake Natural Area

        Known for its excellent birdwatching

• Fontana Fen

        Rare wetlands conservation area

• Four Seasons Nature Preserve

        66-acre preserve & prairie restoration project

• Kettle Moraine State Forest

        2,000-acre park with 80 miles of trails

• Kishwauketoe Conservancy

        Wetlands area named for the Potawatomi Indian word for sparkling water

Corn Maze

This Corn Maze at nearby Fairwyn Farm offers 15 acres of challenging fun. Walk through the twists and turns of the maze by day, or at night by the light of a glow stick. Special events include Halloween walks and our NFL Rivalry corn mazes depicting team logos, as seen on Monday Night Football!

Shopping

Grand Geneva Resort^SM's shops offer additional options including fine fashion, souvenirs and resort logo merchandise.  Or visit Trader Jacks at the Timber Ridge Lodge, stocked with family essentials, snacks and souvenirs. 

• Trader Jacks Family Essentials, Snacks & Souvenirs
• Hillcroft's for Fine Apparel & Accessories
• White River for Souvenirs, Snacks & Sundries
• Grand Geneva Pro Shop Ladies'/Men's Golf Equipment & Apparel