Delavan is located in the southeastern region of Wisconsin, less than an hour away from bustling Milwaukee and offers an escape to a small town setting with quite a long history. The area was inhabited by Native American nearly three thousand years before more modern settlers first arrived back in the year 1836. While the small city of Delavan is only around a fifth of Milwaukee’s size, there is still plenty of things to do for both local residents and tourists alike. Along with several indoor attractions, Delavan is also a great place to enjoy the outdoors. Certain attractions may be temporarily closed or require advance reservations. Some restaurants are currently offering pickup only. Hours/availability may have changed.
1.Belfry Music Theatre
The Belfry Music Theatre aims to continue a legacy of engaging, inspiring, and entertaining the local Delavan community and the surrounding area by hosting professional productions with the whole family in mind, enriching lives and building memories. Programs include art exhibits, children’s theater, comedy, drama, and musical theater in a historic building that uses state-of-the-art sound and lighting to enhance the live performance experience and other events. Parking is available across the road at the Mercy Hospital, with crossing guards present for event to help guests cross the street. Handicap parking is available in front of the Belfry Music Theatre.
3601 Wisconsin 67, Delavan, WI 53115, Phone: 262-394-6460
2.Calladora Spa, Delavan, Wisconsin
The Calladora Spa at the Lake Lawn Resort offers “beauty by the water” and is one of the most unique and relaxing spas in this area of Wisconsin, providing a serene setting that encourages guests to achieve a blissful state. The peaceful spa consists of treatment rooms, full-service locker rooms, and a lounge area. Guests of the Calladora Spa receive a personalized experience, whether they are staying at the resort or simply spending a day at Delavan Lake. The spa is open from 9:30am until 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and from 9:30am until 7:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
2400 E. Geneva St, Delavan, WI 53115, Phone: 262-728-7950
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3.Phoenix Park Bandshell
The Phoenix Park Bandshell in Delavan, Wisconsin is a place where travelers and locals alike can find free entertainment in the city. All of the shows hosted at the Bandshell are open to the general public with no admission fee. Food is often available during these events for purchase. Guests can bring their own blankets and chairs to sit on during the music performances, during which they can choose to just sit and relax as they listen to the music or dance away. The Phoenix Park Bandshell is Walworth County’s only venue to provide all of its live music performances for free.
111 E Wisconsin St, Delavan, WI 53115, Phone: 262-728-8577
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4.Duck Inn Supper Club, Delavan, Wisconsin
The Duck Inn Supper Club in Delavan, Wisconsin is the city’s historic supper club, originating during the country’s prohibition era, during which time the Duck Inn acted as a speakeasy. This means that patrons of the club would have to “duck in” secretly to have a drink, where a bartender would inform them to “speak easy” and be quiet. Guests today can still “duck in” for dinner and a cocktail at the Duck Inn Supper Club. The menu includes several seafood, steak, and duck entrees, as well as homemade dessert created by the pastry chef and an extensive list of drinks.
N6214 WI-89, Delavan, WI, Phone: 608-883-6988
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5.Sweet Aroma Ristorante, Delavan, Wisconsin
The Sweet Aroma Ristorante serves Italian cuisine made from recipes passed down for generations from the regions of Calabria, Sicily, and Naples in Italy. Dinner at the Sweet Aroma Ristorante features “Old World” flavors and food and is served European-style with family-style salad, soup, onion and tomato side salad, vegetables, potato, and pasta. All dishes are cooked-to-order and include a variety of seafood, veal, chicken, and pasta entrees, as well as homemade desserts and pastries. The Sweet Aroma Ristorante provides a family-friendly setting and excellent service with a goal of making guests feel at home.
W7404 County Road X, Delavan, WI 53115, Phone: 262-728-6878
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6.Riga Tony's, Delavan, Wisconsin
Rigatony’s Delicatezzi in Delavan, Wisconsin has served traditional Italian fare to the community since 2002, however, Joseph Russo, the owner of the popular eatery, has worked in the industry since he was a kid, raised in a traditional Italian household in Chicago. Customers will find packaged and fresh imported Italian products Rigatony’s, including imported cheeses, canned goods, Italian pastas, and homemade ravioli, as well as unique items, such as prime dry-aged steaks, homemade pizza, homemade Italian beef, and homemade sausage. There is also a deli-style counter for guests who would prefer to dine in at Rigatony’s Delicatezzi.
5576 C State Road 50, Delavan, WI 53115, Phone: 262-740-2540
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7.Boxed and Burlap, Delavan, Wisconsin
Boxed and Burlap is a small business in Delavan in Wisconsin’s scenic Walworth County that was started by what be described as an “American small town dream,” with the help of friend and family. Boxed and Burlap is a combined event space and coffeehouse serving coffee that is custom roasted for the shop and not served anywhere else in the Midwest. The coffee shop aspect of Boxed and Burlap features a full-service espresso bar, along with a variety of pastries and tea. The coffeehouse is open 6:00am until 6:00pm Monday to Saturday and 6:00am until 3:00pm on Sundays.
2935 State Road 67, Delavan, WI 53115, Phone: 262-374-5497
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7 Best Things to Do in Delavan, Wisconsin
- Belfry Music Theatre, Photo: aerogondo/stock.adobe.com
- Calladora Spa, Delavan, Wisconsin, Photo: Calladora Spa
- Phoenix Park Bandshell, Photo: Phoenix Park Bandshell
- Duck Inn Supper Club, Delavan, Wisconsin, Photo: Duck Inn Supper Club
- Sweet Aroma Ristorante, Delavan, Wisconsin, Photo: Sweet Aroma Ristorante
- Riga Tony's, Delavan, Wisconsin, Photo: Riga Tony's
- Boxed and Burlap, Delavan, Wisconsin, Photo: Boxed and Burlap
- Cover Photo: Steve/stock.adobe.com
Where to Stay: Delavan Lake Resort
Located in the spectacular Lake Geneva area, Delavan Lake Resort is a family-friendly resort that offers a relaxing and laid-back place to unwind and enjoy a variety of activities. The resort features comfortable accommodations in a variety of layouts and sizes, first-class amenities such as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sun decks and a beautiful sandy beach, and a fully equipped fitness center and spa. The resort also features modern meeting facilities and spacious banquet rooms for corporate and social gatherings for groups of up to 50 guests, and there is free wireless Internet throughout the property. Delavan Lake Resort is set within the Geneva Lakes area, which offers a variety of things to see and do, ranging from hiking and walking around the lake, world-class golf, horseback riding and zip line adventures to specialty shopping, award-winning dining, luxury spas, and seasonal festivals.
Guest Accommodations
Delavan Lake Resort features well-appointed and comfortably decorated guest rooms with contemporary décor and modern furnishings, en-suite bathrooms, and upscale amenities. All guest rooms are spacious and bright with king or queen-size pillowtop beds dressed in deluxe linens and soft pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower combinations, thick towels and bathrobes, and branded bath products. Living rooms have comfy seating, dining table and chairs, gas fireplaces, and queen-size sleeper sofas for additional guests. Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable channels, DVD/VCR players, fridges, convection microwaves, coffee makers, dishwashers, toasters, silverware and China for dining, irons and ironing boards, telephones, hairdryers, and complimentary wireless Internet.
Rooms are available in One Bedroom Standard Rooms, One Bedroom Lakefront Rooms, Two Bedroom Lakefront Rooms, and Two Bedroom Premium Lakefront Rooms. One Bedroom Standard and One Bedroom Lakefront Rooms have king-size pillow-top beds dressed in deluxe linens and soft pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower combinations, thick towels and bathrobes, and branded bath products, while all the other room types have two king-size beds.
Dining
A complimentary breakfast is served every morning and includes coffee, tea and hot beverages, fresh fruit and juices, cereals, granolas and yogurts, egg dishes, and freshly baked pastries, and bread.
Amenities and Recreation
Amenities and guest services at the Delavan Lake Resort include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, lakeside sun decks, a communal whirlpool, a sandy beach area which is ideal for swimming and sun-bathing, and an elegant lobby with a grand fireplace and large flat-screen television. Private patios and balconies boast beautiful views, and gourmet coffee is available to guests throughout the day, and there is a guest laundry with washing machines and tumble dryers for guest use. There is an exclusive spa, fully equipped fitness center and games room with a variety of board games and other entertainment.
Weddings and Events
Delavan Lake Resort offers modern spaces for business functions, meetings, workshops, and team-building activities for groups of up to 50 people. The resort features three spacious meeting/banquet rooms located on the main and pool floors of the hotel with ample seating and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, including high-speed wireless Internet. Guests can enjoy the resort’s deluxe accommodations, upscale amenities and facilities and beautiful lakeside views.
Local Attractions
Delavan Lake Resort is set within the Geneva Lakes area, which offers a variety of things to see and do, ranging from hiking and walking around the lake, world-class golf, horseback riding and zip line adventures to specialty shopping, award-winning dining, luxury spas, and seasonal festivals. Other attractions and activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, miniature golf, boating and cruises on the lake, guided fishing charters, water sports and water-based activities, snowmobiling, museums, art galleries and antique shopping.
1505 South Shore Drive, Delavan, WI 53115, Phone: 800-430-8164
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