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Ten Chimneys

S43 W31575 Depot Rd, Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-4110
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites, Specialty Museums
Owner description: Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are...... more » Owner description: Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are treated to a VIP guided tour of a National Historic Landmark replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the 1930s and ’40s. “Every time I was visiting with the Lunts in Genesee Depot, I was in a sort of daze of wonder; the dining room, the table, the china, the silver, the food, the extraordinary care and beauty and taste…a sort of dream, a vision.”-Katharine Hepburn « less
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milwaukee, wisconsin
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

My boyfriend, his family and I toured Ten Chimneys. This is an expansive property with many buildings set in a lovely woods. Each building has its own story in a resort that basically seemed to be a party getaway for actors and actresses and other celebrities of the time. We had an excellent tour guide, which I think is essential... More

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Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This estate has been preserved much as they left it. It is a true treasure for America. Genesee is so lucky to have this estate within it's borders. More

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Chicago, IL
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

My husband and I enjoy historic home and garden tours, and have taken many around the country. While Ten Chimneys is an interesting home the cost of the tour ($28/person!)is outrageous, and the guides, while good intentioned, are just...tacky. I don't know how else to say it. I appreciated the propensity to point out interesting details, but found it laughable... More

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Waukesha, Wisconsin
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

We don;t live far and wanted ta place to go that was inexpensive, This wasn't it. A bit pricey for tourism More

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Beaver Dam, WI
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Tour the home and all of the out buildings. Great time! More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

Great tour of the estate of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fonanne led by knowledgable docents. The whole experience of the cottages and gardens captures the past of this wonderful couple. More

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Waterford, Wisconsin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

The docents make this a great trip back to the age of the STARS, Lunt and Fontaine had a story to share. More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

And anyone interested in how lifestyle affects living. The world of the premiere couple of the Broadway Theater in the mid-20th Century, preserved in their Wisconsin retreat. Well preserved, lovingly guided tours. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

The docent was unbelievable in her knowledge of the history of the building and grounds. The tour lasted much longer than we had expected and provided answers for all of our questions More

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milwaukee, wi
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

I loved the history of two legends of the stage and the design behind the creations. More

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