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.

This an amazing historical house on the banks of Lake Geneva. Well worth your time to take a tour…read moreof the house and grounds. The house is full of old world charm and rich in the aristocratic grandeur of the glided age. Amazing to see how the house evolved as it was pasted down to family members over the years. Go on perfect day so you can enjoy the gardens and panoramic views.

After years of doing this tour, the volunteers now have it down to a science - very knowledgeable…read moreand keep one's attention. Black Point is only accessible to tour via the Geneva Cruise Line tour boat. The price was quite reasonable given we got a narrated partial Geneva Lake tour as well on top of the 90-minute tour of the home. As others have said, there are 120 stairs - but there's a railing and the steps are shallow - probably about 7 flights of stairs. Gives a great sense of the affluent life from the late 1800s as well as Lake Geneva history.

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

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!

My husband was looking at hikes and noticed this one in Lake Geneva. As a kid, I came to Lake…read moreGeneva every summer, but was too young to remember going along parts of this path. As an adult, I love this path, it is right along Lake Geneva and in the backyards of multi-million estates. I love looking at estates and observing the activity on the water at the same time. The path is a bit narrow and there isn't anywhere to break off to use the restroom, so be sure to make a stop to the bathroom before you start the path. Weekends tend to get pretty busy, so try going on a weekday and there won't be any crowds on the path. We plan to hike this whole path (about 23 miles) by the end of spring or summer 2020. So far, we've made 2 trips and covered 7 miles of the lake (14 miles total back and forth) and plan to make more stops in order to go around the whole lake. By the end, we will cover the lake twice. Haha. So far so good, but I'll update this review after I hike the whole path.

I was lucky to participate in the half-lake cruise last summer on a company outing. We had a…read morebeautiful sunny day and calm water which resulted in a smooth cruise along the lakeshore looking at beautiful homes. I highly recommend if you're in the area. There's plenty of parking nearby but it's all metered. Plan for at least two hours. There were clear signs leading the way to the dock, and someone on standby to direct you to the correct boat. We were on a cute two story boat with huge open windows, beautiful wooden decks with lawn chairs for seating, and small bar on each deck to purchase drinks. The tour announcer we had was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was easy to hear for the most part so I'd give the speaker system a solid A-.

Skip new architectural tour. High school students rotely read a script which boat did not sinc…read morewith location. Lake Geneva has a rich architectural history but not evident by this tour. Gage should reexamine this tour. What tour completely skips Wrigley mansion?

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!

AWESOME SHOW!! FIVE STARS!! Went with my family for the 4th of July weekend, even had my 2 year…read moreold with us and she LOVED it! (she even said "more, more" (complete with cute lil hand signing ) Highly recommend!

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 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.