Hi.. my name is Dan and I was, at least up until today a huge fan of this town, promoted it to my…read morefriends have stayed at a number of the hotels over the years, but will NO LONGER give my patronage to a town that chooses on a weekend as busy as the snow carving festival to single out a IL plate to write a ticket for parking over the lines...... again very busy weekend and also right after a snow and cold snap reaching -24 actual temps. Now mind you that the car next to me with WI plates had no ticket and when I went to the police station with the pictures I took to try and plead my case I see a car parked way over the lines right in front of the police station but he had WI plates so I guess that means he gets a pass... just thought every one should know how the city of LAKE GENEVA WI treats the tourists who help keep the town going I will be sharing this post across all platforms as to ensure the largest number of people who can see this do...

Downtown Lake Geneva has really gone downhill from the old days. I grew up coming here, to Riviera…read moreBeach and to all the attractions around the lake. ALmost five decades of history for me, add my parent's generation and that takes our family back to the 1930s coming up here. Now, it's disgusting on weekends. People come up here and lay out picnic areas, they bring their own food and drink so they don't have to buy anything in town, then when they leave half of them don't even clean up their garbage. It's the height of ignorance and disrespect for the town, its people and our environment. The weekend crowd has turned the lakefront parks and beach into a big cess pool. The only thing they buy is gas because it's cheaper than in IL. I am from IL and believe me when I say, I wish they flatlanders who disrespect the environment would stay home. Better still go somewhere else entirely since I probably live closer to them than I care to in IL. Some of my earliest memories include Lake Geneva. Now, I'm sickened when I come here on a weekend and see slobs trashing the parks. I almost feel badly for the people with lake homes here, they start around $2M+ for a 2500 sq ft house on the lake with 60 ft frontage and they can't enjoy the town on the weekends b/c its overrun with the most undesirable lot!

I am giving 5 stars to one of the activities in the Lake Geneva area: THE GENEVA LAKE SHORE PATH…read more My wife and I learned of this the first time we visited Lake Geneva. There is a pamplet on this available at the Chamber of Commerce and at a number of local businesses. It cost about $6.50. See my entry on this in Active Life under Walk, Talk & Gawk.

If you are a nerd of almost any kind, you might know Gary. If you are a nerd born before 1980, you…read moredefinitely know Gary. E. Gary Gygax was to created of Dungeons and Dragons. The game that literally changed the way we think of games. From tabletop role playing games to basically every computer game on the market. Gary was the key. This is a small plaque to an awesome legacy. There will be others, but this is the first. Set your dice on this spot and ask for luck. I don't think you will be disappointed.

A small and meager token of gratitude to a man who gave so much joy and wonder to so many!read more

This is one of the best things I've done in Wisconsin EVER. I'm so mad I didn't take this walk…read moresooner. We started near the library and walked a little over 2 miles, and then back (4.4 miles total). The homes, lake, landscaping, scenery is just amazing. I am going to come back and hope to do other areas of the path. The 2 miles we did do not have any bathrooms, so plan ahead! There was plenty of road parking, but you DO have to pay parking meter.

Lake Geneva Shore Path runs along the entire lake. On the 26 mile path you'll pass historic estates…read morewith beautifully sculptured gardens and landscapes. History serves that 2500 BC to 1836 AD Chief Big Foot and his Potawatomi tribe walked this path between their villages. The path has been preserved nicely by all the estate owners that live on the lake. The path is rugged in places made up of brick, wood, stones, boulders and slate. It's an enjoyable walk with plenty of breathtaking views and colorful inlets that change in the seasons!

i like this boat ride and would do it again with more friends and I would even invite my family but…read morewe would only have a blast if Marco is the boat driver. great great great time!! live laugh love always.

This boat cruise is a MUST when visiting Lake Geneva! It is one of the top things I recommend to…read morefriends visiting the area. My husband and I go on this boat tour every time you are in Lake Geneva. A beautiful and frequent chance to get out on the water!

Moe was a fantastic guide. She is clearly passionate about the tour and the history and made it…read morereally fun. Our group was only 8 people which was nice. The area is beautiful and busy but she spoke well and I didn't miss a thing. Awesome tour & will absolutely recommend!

Great way to learn some unusual history of Lake Geneva. Our tour guide was Rita, she made the…read moreexperience fascinating. It wasn't scary, it is more informative, historical, with "haunted" stories mixed in. At the end, we were shown a historic bar / speakeasy. A great way to spend 90 minutes; see a handful of sites, and get some history you wouldn't get elsewhere.

Our band was the feature act here, and I've gotta say, the experience couldn't have been more…read morepleasant. A nice room, great atmosphere, with a total pro staff. They make pizzas here, and they were yummy. Good selection of boozes and beers. Go here whenever you can!

Thanks for bringing great groups to downtown Lake Geneva! Fun to see this historic building come to…read morelife again!

Wow! The jury is still out on whether Tristan Crist is a magician. (Does magic exist? This logical…read morelady is asking.). But certainly, Tristan is a great entertainer. I loved his show from start to finish. The venue is intimate but not small, if that makes sense. During the show, Tristan called on people, and the audience participation aspect made the show fun and interactive. I'm not really the audience for this kind of stuff. I am always looking for the catch, the tell, the slip-up. But with this show, it doesn't matter. Just sit back and be entertained by a man and his assistants who have amazing stage presence and keen sleight of hand. I thoroughly enjoyed the hour or so that I spent as this theatre. There's a short intermission in the middle of the show. They bring some products out for sale, like a magic set and coloring book for kids. Which reminds me: The magic shows are for all ages! Kids and adults will be equally entertained. They sell concessions before the show and during intermission. I didn't get anything, but they had popcorn, candy and beverages for sale, including water, soda, beer, wine and White Claws. At the end, you have the opportunity to take a photo with Tristan Crist himself in the lobby. I think that that's really cool of him to extend himself like that! You can tell that Tristan really loves his audience and the magic that he's making in Lake Geneva.

We had our work Christmas party at this show and the next day we all stood around and talked about…read moreit for an hour! We had such a great time and most of us were talking about going back with friends and family. The illusions were excellent-- fun and surprising and all high quality. And just when you think you've seen a cool trick, he goes and adds something to it and makes it even cooler! (The end of the levitation trick was a huge surprise, as was the very end of the show!) Tristan is a great entertainer and included the audience in an organic and engaging way. His assistants were also all professional yet engaging, and enhanced the show in every aspect. And then to have them all available for photos and autographs at the end of the show was super fun as well! It was a great night and I'll definitely go back!

We booked tickets to visit the ice castles and was a little tricky to get on when tickets were…read morereleased online. It all worked out and booked for a Thursday eventing at about 6pm. The drive into Geneva National was beautiful as it was snowing and the winding roads to get to the Ice Castles was getting us excited for the visit. It was organized upon arrival and social distancing and health safety was in place and all were wearing masks. The ice castles were impressive and walking in was really cool as you walk through a ice cave to enter. I really liked being there at night so that the lighting made it cool to see all the massive ice walls illuminated. They are some cool tunnels both big and small to explore and had plenty of time to walk around to take everything in. We had fun going down the ice slide on sleds they give let you use - this is a must do. There were some tiny tunnels to check out as well but didn't do those. This was a great escape for my family and I to visit the Ice castles. I would Recommend weekdays if you can swing that... but not sure ticket availability at this point. My teenage kids and wife and I all enjoyed the visit! Tips: What to wear Do wear winter boots, snow pants, gloves and jacket- we saw a women come in jeans and gym shoes and she bit it hard since there are some icy patches. The staff does maintain the paths but you do need to be careful. Safety I wasn't sure how that would go with the health crises but needless to say we felt very safe the entire visit. Mask are required - please be considerate and insure everyone safety by being safe. Hand sanitizer was available at check in... there are bathroom inside available and they were very clean.

This is the saddest place on earth and I've been on a tour of Auschwitz. Maybe a child that has…read morenever seen snow would find this place mildly interesting or another child might find minimal joy in the 10 foot long sledding experience while the theme from Lord of the Rings plays throughout this parking lot sized collection of snow mounds they call "Ice Castles". But do yourself and your loved ones a huge favor and just take the family to a Jewel or Target parking lot after it has been plowed and let them climb a top what in comparison to the ice castles would be the Mount Everest of snow and entertainment. Then take the $80 per person you saved and buy them all something nice. This place is the Fyre Fest of Wisconsin without the crappy sandwiches and tents.