Richard & Brittany

August 24, 2024

Richard & Brittany

August 24, 2024

Things to Do

-Explore-

Lake Geneva Shore Path

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Unnamed Road, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(800) 345-1020

The Geneva Lake Shore Path offers you an up close view of historic estates and stunning homes with beautifully landscaped yards and gardens. As you enjoy a walk along the lake's shore, you'll be mesmerized by the clear blue waters of the lake and the tranquility of sailboats, excursion boats, and even antique vessels as they glide across the pristine waters. The shore line of Geneva Lake is approximately 21 miles, but the path reaches up to almost 26 miles as it weaves in and out of wooded areas along the shoreline. As a heads up, the shore path is a big undertaking to walk in one try. It takes an average of 8 to 10 hours for someone who is in average physical shape to make the 21-26 mile journey around Geneva Lake. It is recommended to walk it in sections, using a few public access points in Lake Geneva, Fontana, Williams Bay and at Big Foot Beach State Park. See the attached website for more information on access points and highlights along the path.

Website

Big Foot Beach State Park

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1550 S Lake Shore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-2528

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Big Foot Beach State Park offers 5 miles of hiking trails, a family campground, and swimming beach. Playground areas and volleyball courts are available. Volleyballs are loaned for free at the office. Personal watercraft and motorboats are available for rent from a local vendor just south of the park entrance.

The Riviera Shops & Boathouse

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812 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

The Riviera Lakefront Facility offers the ultimate blend of atmosphere, accommodations, and environment. The Riviera combines top notch meeting facilities, an incredible beach, and a historic ballroom, with nearby boutiques, shops, restaurants, and daily boat cruises.

Geneva Lake Museum

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255 Mill St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-6060

Explore the Geneva Lake Museum's Archaic and Potawatomi Indian artifacts, 19th-century brick Main Street featuring historical residences, businesses, stagecoach, sleigh, nautical vessels, exhibits on historic lakeshore estates, Frank Lloyd Wright's Geneva Hotel artifacts and photographs, and Sydney Smith/Andy Gump exhibit.

-Eat-

PIER 290

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1 Liechty Dr, Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-2100

PIER 290 serves up the Lake Life as the only waterfront restaurant on Lake Geneva! Enjoy beautiful lake views in the dining room, front deck, or covered canopies. Your meal is sure to hit the spot with their extensive menu featuring casual American fare.

The Cheese Box

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801 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-3440

Award-winning gourmet specialty cheese and sausage shop. For over 80 years, The Cheese Box has been serving only the best fine cheeses, wines, and specialty gifts. Sample a variety of delicious cheeses, grab a sandwich to go, or even send a cheesy gift to a loved one. Indulge in some scrumptious cookies or their famous homemade brownies. They even bake their own breads and make their own soups and award-winning Chicken Chili.

House of Bogini

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152 Center St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 249-6236

Celebrating the nourishment the beautiful Earth provides. European-American café specializing in clean food and scratch-made herb and spice-infused dishes. Highlighting wellness through foods that have been sourced very responsibly to ensure not only one's health, but that of the Planet. Although small plates, the delicious cuisine will leave you feeling full; while the standard service practices focus on love, kindness, and slowing down to enjoy moments together.

Oakfire

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831 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 812-8007

Originating in Naples, Italy, the Napoletana style of pizza making has been an Italian tradition for 300 years. Today it's celebrated worldwide for its simplicity and unique combination of fresh ingredients. At Oakfire, they honor this tradition while putting their own unique spin on it. Enjoy!

Lake City Social

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111 Center St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-7047

Located across the street from the shores of Geneva Lake, Lake City Social focuses on fresh and delicious comfort food with their own added twist. Featuring burgers, ribs, pasta, seafood, and steaks along with some unique, cravable appetizers. Their spacious yet cozy dining area is comfortable and inviting for all of your dining needs. Their bar area is a popular gathering spot where they offer a wide range of 20 Wisconsin craft beers, cocktails, wine, and creative mocktails.

Kilwins Lake Geneva

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772 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4400

"Lake Geneva's Premiere Confectionary shoppe." Kilwin's offers customers an impressive selection of fine confections and ice cream, all in an enjoyable service-orientated atmosphere. In addition to thirty two flavors of ice cream, Kilwin's offers a variety of handmade caramel corns and brittles, as well as many speciality items including their famous caramel apples. Kilwin's fine chocolates include Truffles, Creams, Clusters, Barks, and everyone's favorite--almond toffee crunch.

Going Bananas

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812 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 745-0463

Located in the Riviera marketplace, Going Bananas is proud to share its gourmet made-to-order chocolate-dipped frozen bananas. When asked why frozen bananas…Going Bananas wanted to offer a delicious alternative and a new twist to the classic frozen treat in the city of Lake Geneva. These gourmet made-to-order chocolate-dipped frozen bananas are sure to bring a smile to people’s faces.

Something Sweet

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105 E Townline Rd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 812-4141

They have the sweetest things! Bulk candy, taffy, gourmet chocolates, popcorn, soft serve ice cream with flavorburst, hand-dipped ice cream, smoothies, fresh baked goods, cheesecake, and retro candy! Reminisce about your childhood favorites like bubble gum cigarettes, Zotz, Razzles, Mega Lollies, Satellite Wafers, Necco Wafers, Pop Rocks, Marshmallow Cones, or Astro Pops! Enjoy your favorite ice cream while chilling in the outside seating area with a fire pit or playing a game of Bags. Don’t forget to check out the gift room featuring soy candles, bath bombs and salts, Finchberry soaps, and more!

-Drink-

Avant Cycle Cafe

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234 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 203-5141

Stop in for a beverage and enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere! A locally owned, full-service coffee bar/bicycle shop hybrid featuring E-Bike rentals and locally roasted coffee.

Inspired

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883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 683-8604

Inspired Coffee is a premium coffee shop, a neighborhood place, employing up to 20-30 individuals with mild to moderate developmental and physical disabilities where they will be celebrated, job trained, coached, and over time, placed into a fully integrated work setting.

Topsy Turvy Brewery

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727 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 812-8323

Topsy Turvy Brewery was born from a dream and love of Wisconsin’s craft brewing history, and that love is being brought to life in a historical church in the heart of Lake Geneva. In order to celebrate the state of Wisconsin and previous visionaries, Topsy Turvy Brewery names their craft beers after inventions from Wisconsin, historical places, tourist attractions, and other fun things found in Wisconsin. Just as each piece of stained glass is cut precisely to fit together to make an amazing window, their beer is crafted in small batches with the finest ingredients. These ingredients and attention to detail result in exceptional flavors that keep their customers coming back to try each new seasonal beer, as well as long-time favorites.

Mashtun Brewing

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700 Veterans Pkwy Unit 203, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 999-4677

Mashtun Brewing is Lake Geneva’s newest local brewery, serving a variety of beers made in-house, plus grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and mega pretzels. Chic and bright with an air of mystery, Mashtun is the place you want to be! Brews, music, friends, and food - they're open Wednesday to Sunday 12 noon to 8 or 9pm.

Studio Winery + Geneva Lake Distilling

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401 E Sheridan Springs Rd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-9100

Lake Geneva's only winery since 2012! Enjoy a wine or spirits tasting, glass or bottle of their wine, or sip on a handcrafted cocktail made with their premium spirits. They serve all of their wines and spirits produced onsite at their location on the Fashionable Upper East Side of Lake Geneva. And if that's not enough, they're also a working recording studio and art studio! Stop in and catch the Studio Vibe!

The Bottle Shop

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617 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-9463

The only Wine Bar & Retail Store in Lake Geneva! Offer a selection of 800+ wines, craft spirits, craft soda, and craft beer. There's a relaxing patio and lounge to enjoy a flight or glass of wine or shop and take a bottle or two home. And of course, they have New Glarus Beer!

-Relax-

WELL Spa + Salon

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7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-8811

Home to a multitude of both relaxing and therapeutic spa services, as well as a wide variety of fitness activities. Offering more than 65 spa and salon services ranging from soothing massages to stimulating body treatments and advanced aesthetics to hairstyling, manicures, pedicures, and makeup consultations. Whatever your route to relaxation, their highly trained specialists care for your individual rejuvenation and well-being.

Riviera Beach

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812 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-3673

Riviera Beach is located in close proximity to the Geneva Lake Shore Path, the Lake Geneva Library, the Riviera Ballroom, and within walking distance from restaurants and shops in the downtown business district. Rivera Beach is always open to the public!

Library/Elm Park

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900 Block Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
262-248-3673

Library Park (also referred to as Elm Park) is located along the Geneva Lake Shoreline. This is a passive park for relaxation with a fishing pier and restrooms. Public access to the Geneva Lake Shore Path is available. The prairie-style library was dedicated in 1954 and is built on land deeded to the city in 1884 by Mary Sturgess.

-Shop-

The Market of Lake Geneva

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830 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

The Market of Lake Geneva is a gathering of local artisans and merchants. Enjoy Lake Geneva's most unique shopping experience with 10 shops set in a comfortable indoor courtyard. The Market of Lake Geneva provides an array of pop-up, short term, and long-term opportunities for budding and established entrepreneurs.

My Sister & Me, LLC

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911 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 729-4129

Whether you like classic or new urban vintage, My Sister & Me is sure to have the unique goods and gifts you'll love to accessorize you and your home. Across the street from the Lake Geneva Public Library, you'll find them in their newly restored 1862 Italianate home in the Maple Park Historical District. Owned and operated by twin sisters Janie and Jeannie, they would love to help you find that perfect gift, or something special just for you.

Salt & Kai

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830 W Main St Suite C, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 729-3123

Salt & Kai is a creative-led market of curated goods with a mission to plant joyful moments and inspire discovery. They desire to share a unique experience centered around kindness, encouragement, creative expression, community, and sweet sunny vibes. At their store, you’ll find an array of thoughtful gifts like jewelry & accessories, children’s goods, art prints, decorative housewares, plants, and other unique items.