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Ten Chimneys

141 Reviews

#1 of 2 things to do in Genesee Depot

Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Historic Sites

Opens in 1 min: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

S43 W31575 Depot Rd, Lunt-Fontanne Program Center, Genesee Depot, WI 53127

Open today: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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“Worth the money? Yes!”

A phenomenal tour of the Lundt Fontanne estate! We took the full tour of the grounds and main... read more

Reviewed October 29, 2018

Tim K

via mobile

“A Hidden Gem in the Kettle Moraine”

My wife and I have driven through the area, passing the signs, for years and years, saying :we... read more

Reviewed October 15, 2018

mroberts6659

Cascade, Wisconsin

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4.5 141 reviews

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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...more

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S43 W31575 Depot Rd, Lunt-Fontanne Program Center, Genesee Depot, WI 53127

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Yi N

Ann Arbor, Michigan

4419

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Can be much less time consuming if the tour guides know the place better

If you have to see this place, then by all means. If you are just a tourist passing the town or visiting the nearby town and wonder where you can see, be aware that this tour takes more than 2 hours. I don't mean the...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Tim K

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Reviewed October 29, 2018 via mobile

Worth the money? Yes!

A phenomenal tour of the Lundt Fontanne estate! We took the full tour of the grounds and main house. Knowledgeable docents and a faithfully restored grand estate. It was amazing to see how two of the biggest Broadway stars of all time retreated to this...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Tim K

mroberts6659

Cascade, Wisconsin

Reviewed October 15, 2018

A Hidden Gem in the Kettle Moraine

My wife and I have driven through the area, passing the signs, for years and years, saying :we ought to find out what that Ten Chimneys is all about, someday". Well, someday finally came on a beautiful Fall day in October. Honestly, we really didn't...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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lesley g

South Wales, United Kingdom

6023

Reviewed September 13, 2018

A HIDDEN GEM

The visitor centre in Lake Geneva said it was worthwhile a visit but possibly ring in advance for a tour time, which I did. It was easy to find with the sat nav instructions and a sign at a junction of the road. Your first...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Christine S

2317

Reviewed August 26, 2018

Quick trip from Milwaukee for a preserved look of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne's offstage life

Called to make a reservation two days in advance for a Sunday tour and there were three time slots available. A quick 30 minute drive from Milwaukee (94 West, 83 South). Lots of restaurants in the Genesee Depot area to eat before/after. Easy to find...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Sendall

Beaconsfield, United Kingdom

7137

Reviewed August 6, 2018

Well worth a visit

Ten Chimneys is a hidden gem in the heart of Wisconsin. It is a wonderful house and estate frozen in time. The visit was so much more interesting than I thought it was going to be. I knew very little about Lunt and Fontanne before...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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LeeMahwah

Mahwah

12024

Reviewed July 21, 2018 via mobile

Step back in time

What a fun and unexpected tour. We were visiting friends, in Hartford, Wisconsin, who suggested this tour. I had heard of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, and knew they were actors and A broadway theater is named after them. We had a great guide for...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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Sejandmjj

485

Reviewed June 28, 2018 via mobile

Had been wanting to tour for years

We live in the area and always drive by the brown sign that says 10 Chimneys....it’s been on our bucket list. It’s did not disappoint. Our tour group was a little bigger than the normal, 12. We had tour guides that were knowledgeable and funny....More

Date of experience: June 2018

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FritzieontheGo

Highland Park, Illinois

122102

Reviewed June 17, 2018 via mobile

Go see this!

We stopped here during a recent “best of Wisconsin architecture “ visit and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We opted for the 2 hour home/gardens/studio tour. Our tour group was small (6 of us total) and our docent extremely knowledgeable. If you love theater/historical daily life/retro, this...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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Carole M

Cornersville, Tn

9731

Reviewed June 7, 2018

A step back into time

I was in the area with a friend who was attending a conference. I was out driving around and came across this historical site. What a lovely find. The tour begins at the Conference Center across the road. It offered a short film and a...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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DellerD

When do the tours start today? Price? Do you need a reservation?

September 2, 2017|

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Tours are available Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am-2:45pm and Sunday, 12:00pm-2:45pm. Reservations are recommended. 35 $ for full estate tour m, 28 $ for just the house tour. Would recommend the full tour.

charles547

May I please know the price and the hours and seasons that it is open?

March 24, 2017|

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Ten Chimneys 2017 tour season runs May 14th through December 3rd, Tuesdays - Sundays. The Full Estate Tour (2-hour docent-led tour) is $35 per person and the Main House Tour (1.5-hour docent-led tour) is $28 per person.