There are enough area activities to keep the whole family happy while on vacation. Whether it is golfing, boating, jetskiing, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, walking the shore path around the lake or going to the spas, here is a listing of many ideas including links where available. Also at the bottom is the Lake Geneva Chamber of Commerce's website which has even more events and activities, maps, a listing of festivals along with ideas on dining. Remember to make your reservations in advance, especially for things like golf and day spas.
GOLF: Abbey Springs Resort Alpine Valley Evergreen Geneva National Grand Geneva Resort Hawk's View George Williams Course, Williams Bay
BEACHES: Williams Bay Fontana Lake Geneva Bigfoot Beach State Park (on Lake Geneva)
TENNIS: Williams Bay Eastview School Grand Geneva Resort
DAY SPAS and HEALTH CLUBS : Abbey Resort and Spa Grand Geneva Resort Interlaken Resort YMCA
TOUR BOAT RIDES: Lake Geneva Cruise Line Gordy's
RENTAL OF JET SKIS, SKI & PONTOON BOATS: Gordy's Lake Geneva Boats Elmer's Boats Jerry's Marine Gage Marine
RENTAL OF KAYAKS & PADDLEBOARDS: Fontana Paddle Sports
PARASAILING: Jerry's Marine
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES: Jerry's Marine
HORSEBACK RIDING: Fantasy Hills Ranch Lake Country Riding Stables
YERKES OBSERVATORY in Williams Bay. Open Sat. for tours. Yerkes Observatory
FISHING: Lake Geneva Fishing Guides
MOVIES ON THE BEACH: Movies on the Beach in Fontana
MUSIC BY THE LAKE: Music by the Lake
HIKING, MTN. BIKE RIDING, AND XC SKIING AT KETTLE MORAINE STATE FOREST: Kettle Moraine Area Info The General Store in LaGrange for bike, ski and gear rentals and a great place to stop in and grab a sandwich or supplies for a picnic lunch in the area.
THE "SHORE PATH" AROUND THE LAKE Great way to see the mansions around the lake up close. See the guide "Walk, Talk and Gawk" at the house (please don't take home - you can purchase one around town if need be).
WINTER, DOWNHILL SKIING: Alpine Valley Wilmot Ski Area
WINTER, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: Kettle Moraine, rentals - The General Store in LaGrange Kettle Moraine Area Info
AREA EVENTS AND LAKE GENEVA CHAMBER WEBSITE: www.lakegenevawi.com
RESTAURANTS:
Abbey Resort
& AVANI Spa, The
269 Fontana Blvd., P.O. Box 50
Fontana , WI 53125
phone: (800) 709-1323 or (262) 275-9000
web:
www.theabbeyresort.com/CVB
Waterfront Restaurant & Bar Features: Lake View, Outdoor Seating, Lunch,
Dinner, Smoke Free, Handicap Accessible, Reservations Accepted, Vegetarian
Dishes
Cafe Calamari
10 E. Geneva Street
Williams Bay , WI 53191
phone: 262-245-9665
web: www.cafecalamari.com
features:Italian and American Cuisine. Lake View, Outdoor Seating, Dinner,
Smoke Free, Handicap Access, Reservations Accepted
Baker
House
327 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva , WI 53147
phone: 262-248-4700
web:
www.bakerhouse1885.com
American Tapas Cuisine. Be sure not to miss the daily Sun-downer celebration and
experience how something old can be oh so new!
Bistro 220
220 Cook St.
Lake Geneva , WI 53147
phone: (262) 248-4220
web: www.bistro220.com
Outdoor Seating with Lake View, Sunday Brunch Buffet, Vegetarian Dishes, Smoke
Free, Reservations Accepted
Egg Harbor Café
827 W. Main Street
Lake Geneva , WI 53147
phone: (262) 248-1207
web:
www.eggharborcafe.com
Features: Outdoor Seating (screened-in), Breakfast, Lunch, Smoke Free,
Handicap Accessible, Reservations Accepted (seasonal), Vegetarian Dishes
Fischer's Bar, Grill &
Banquets
N2062 South Lake Shore Drive
Lake Geneva , WI 53147
phone: (262) 248-1270
web:
www.fischerslakegeneva.com
features: Spectacular lake view, outdoor seating, Tiki bar, lunch, dinner,
private parties, handicap accessible, vegetarian dishes, free parking
Gordy's Boat House &
Cobalt Lounge
336 Lake Street
Fontana , WI 53125
phone: (262) 275-6800
web: www.gordysboats.com
Features: Lake View, Lunch, Dinner,
Smoke Free, Handicap Accessible, Vegetarian Dishes