Lake Geneva, WI Road Trips

There is a law that all lakefront property must offer a bit of their land next to the water to form a path around the entire lake. Bicycles are not allowed, but even on foot, the path is a great way to see some really interesting property and great for a morning walk or anyone who loves to take in nature's beauty.

Parasailing, boating, sailing are all available at rental. 1 Big Foot Beach State Park, ☏ +1 262-248-2528. 6AM-11PM. (updated Aug 2020) 2 Hawk's View Golf Club (Hawk's View), 7377 Krueger Road, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 (Entrance is 1/4 mile down Kruger Rd off of HWY 120), ☏ +1 262-348-9900, [email protected]. Sunrise to Sunset, daily in season. Hawk’s View Golf Club is a public golf and event venue located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The property features two 18-hole golf courses—Como Crossings, a championship-level course, and Barn Hollow, a par-3 course suited for players of all skill levels. In addition to golf, Hawk’s View hosts weddings, banquets, and community events throughout the year and is home to Tail Feathers Bar & Grill, a casual dining restaurant known for its Friday Fish Fry. Varies based on Tee Sheet. (updated Oct 2025)

Oakfire, 831 Wrigley Dr, ☏ +1 262-812-8007. For a nice top dollar pizza, stop in at Oakfire for lake views and pizza or fried calamari. Legends Food & Spirits, W3731 Club House Dr (3 miles north of downtown. Follow CTH H north (past the Sugar Shack), turn left on Club House Dr. Follow until intersection of Club House Dr. and Beach), ☏ +1 262-203-5474. Legends is an "old fashioned" Wisconsin style supper club, but serves breakfast too along with a Friday fish fry and Saturday prime rib special. Fine dining in a casual, family friendly atmosphere. Reservations encouraged for "no wait" seating. Available for dine-in, carry-out or private parties. DJ's In The Drink, W3860 Lake Shore Dr, ☏ +1 262 248-8855. 11AM-2AM daily. A casual bar & grille with spectacular views of the lake. Homemade pizzas, ½ lb. burgers, a variety of delicious sandwiches, a Friday Fish Fry and daily specials. Shuffle board, pool table, electronic darts, and 4 42" TV's available. Handicapped accessible, ATM. Visa accepted. 1 Simple Cafe, 525 Broad St, ☏ +1 262 248-3556. A bright, clean, and modern café. They have a focus on healthy, local, and sustainable food, in addition to coffees and teas. The menus are seasonal and some dishes are based on availability. (updated Feb 2016) 2 Speedo's (Harborside Café), 100 Broad St. A cute little diner right off the lake that has a wide variety of foods for both adults and children including hand-dipped milkshakes. (updated Mar 2016) 3 Popeye's, 811 Wrigley Dr.

1 Magpie's Den & Pen, 642 W Main St, ☏ +1 262-249-2302. This is a large, outdoor, multi-level beer garden that sits alongside the White River. Outdoor décor features palm trees, two fully stocked tiki bars, sand volleyball court and 4 plasma TVs equipped with gaming consoles. The interior features 15 TVs. They sell a wide selection of vodkas, tequilas, and frozen cocktails.

Lake Geneva is geared towards tourists and has a wide variety of hotels, resorts, and experiential lodgings. There are several historic hotels, basic bed and breakfasts, and resorts with spas, golf courses and high-class restaurants. 1 The Baker House, 327 Wrigley Dr, ☏ +1 262 248-4700. This is a 1885 Victorian mansion converted into a hotel and fine dining destination. Attached is the Baker House Restaurant dining establishment. The four rooms have lake views and are ornately decorated in Victorian style, with a price to match. Butler service is available and breakfast is included. This is a sister location of the Maxwell Estate and therefore access to the Maxwell Estate's pool is included in the event you don't wish to swim at the public beach, a few minutes walk away. $275 - $395 per night (more in peak seasons). (updated Mar 2019) 2 The Cove of Lake Geneva, 111 Center St, ☏ +1 262 249-9460. This hotel is walking distance from the shops and restaurants in the downtown area, and the lake. Rooms here are equipped with fireplaces, whirlpools, kitchens and balconies. There are outdoor and indoor pools. A weight room is available, but mostly just for show. A treadmill and a universal machine are about all you should expect to find. The video game arcade in the hotel is of decent size and also offers pinball. 3 Grand Geneva, 7036 Grand Geneva Way (at Highways 50 East and 12), ☏ +1 262 248-8811. Features 355 rooms and suites, spa, and two 18-hole golf courses.

US-12 connects the Lake Geneva area with Chicago to the southeast, Madison to the northwest, and with Interstate 43, which connects to areas such as Beloit and Greater Milwaukee. The closest major airports are Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Take the Union Pacific Northwest Metra line from Ogilvie Station in downtown Chicago to the end of the line, Harvard. From there, many resorts on and around Lake Geneva have free shuttles. Otherwise, you can take a taxi. It's about 15 minutes to the closest point on Lake Geneva (the village of Fontana), and it's about 30 minutes to the city of Lake Geneva (the farthest point from Harvard).

Most of the area around Lake Geneva is only accessible via car. It is possible to see most of the downtown area on foot but ensure you wear decent walking shoes. On nice days in the summer, traffic can be very heavy in the downtown area. Most of the downtown area is metered parking. US 12 serves as the primary access point. WI 50 serves as a primary thoroughfare through downtown Lake Geneva.