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1. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
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2. Milwaukee - Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Milwaukee - Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
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3. Bayfield - Old Rittenhouse Inn

Bayfield - Old Rittenhouse Inn
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4. The Delafield Hotel

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The Delafield Hotel
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5. Sturgeon Bay - The Holiday Music Motel - 2 hours 25 min from Milwaukee, WI

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Sturgeon Bay - The Holiday Music Motel - 2 hours 25 min from Milwaukee, WI
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6. Fish Creek - Thorp House Inn and Cottages - 3 hours from Milwaukee, WI

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Fish Creek - Thorp House Inn and Cottages - 3 hours from Milwaukee, WI
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7. Geneva Inn on the Lake, WI

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Geneva Inn on the Lake, WI
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8. Cedarburg - Washington House Inn - 30 minute Weekend Getaway from Milwaukee, WI

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Cedarburg - Washington House Inn - 30 minute Weekend Getaway from Milwaukee, WI
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9. Delavan - Lake Lawn Resort

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Delavan - Lake Lawn Resort
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10. Lake Geneva - Lazy Cloud Inn - 55 minutes from Milwaukee

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Lake Geneva - Lazy Cloud Inn - 55 minutes from Milwaukee
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11. Fish Creek - The White Gull Inn - 3 hours

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Fish Creek - The White Gull Inn - 3 hours
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12. West Bend, WI - Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast

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West Bend, WI - Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast
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13. The French Country Inn on the Lake, a Lake Geneva

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The French Country Inn on the Lake, a Lake Geneva
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14. Sturgeon Bay - Black Walnut Guest House

Sturgeon Bay - Black Walnut Guest House
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15. Madison - The Edgewater

Madison - The Edgewater
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16. Ashland - Blue Wave Inn

Ashland - Blue Wave Inn
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17. Curriers Lakeview Lodge, Rice Lake

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Curriers Lakeview Lodge, Rice Lake
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18. The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake

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The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake
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19. Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau

Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Wisconsin is home to many beautiful hotels, inns and lodges where you can spend your weekend relaxing with a view, going on romantic walks around a lakes, having spa treatments and tasting delicious cuisine. Our list includes an array of options in some of Wisconsin’s prettiest day trip towns. Enjoy romantic amenities such as a fireplace in your room, gardens and historic architecture. Top Wisconsin destinations include Madison, Milwaukee, Bayfield and Green Bay.

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Driving Distances from Milwaukee

From Milwaukee To Driving Time
Pembine3 hours
Delafield30 minutes
Bayfield6 hours
Osceola5 hours
Sturgeon Bay2 hours 25 minutes
Fish Creek3 hours
Sparta2 hours 45 minutes
Cedarburg30 minutes
DeForest1 hour 20 min
Lake Geneva55 minutes
West Bend45 minutes
Verona1 hour 30 min
La Crosse3 hours 10 minutes
Mazomanie1 hour 45 minutes
Cambridge1 hour
Delavan50 minutes
Hales Corners20 minutes
Shullsburg2 hours and 25 minutes

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