TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Signature attraction |
|  | Geneva Lake: Get this straight: The city is Lake Geneva, the lake is Geneva Lake. Hop aboard a classic yacht for a cruise around the second deepest lake in Wisconsin (135 feet deep and 21 miles around) which is the focal point of a popular resort area also known as "the Newport of the West." Address: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Free |  |
Scenic walk |
|  | Geneva Lake Shore Path: This lovely 21-mile walking path, around Geneva Lake, takes pedestrians by impressive homes and quiet lakeside neighborhoods. A two-mile swath on the West End offers a manageable stroll, lovely views, and passes landmarks such as the Abbey Resort and Fontana Spa and popular local eateries like Chuck's. Address: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Phone: 262 275 5700 Free |  |
Tee time |
|  | Geneva National Golf Club: Located on the shores of sparkling Lake Como, just a few miles west of Lake Geneva, this championship course is the result of a collaborative effort between Lee Trevino, Gary Player and Arnold Palmer. Fifty-four holes of memorable golf are surrounded by hundreds of acres of oak, hickory and walnut trees, rolling meadows and glistening ponds. Address: 1221 Geneva National Ave S, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Phone: 262-245-7000 Greens fee |  |
The Beach |
|  | Big Foot Beach State Park: A favorite with families and nature enthusiasts, this 271-acre park on the shore of Lake Geneva, offers wooded campsites, a sand beach and plenty of picnic areas. Address: 1452 Hwy H, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Phone: 262 248 2528 Parking fee |  |
Museums |
|  | Geneva Lake Museum of History: Address: 255 Mill St, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Phone: 262 248 6060 |  |
Nearby places worth a visit |
|  | Yerkes Observatory: This 100-year-old observatory, which is owned by the University of Chicago, houses five research telescopes, one of which is the largest refractor in the world. Free tours for the public are held on Saturdays throughout the year at 10:15 a.m.,11:15 a.m. and noon. Address: 373 W. Geneva St , Williams Bay, Wisconsin Phone: 262-245-5555 Free |  |
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