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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Black Point ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

2. Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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3. Safari Lake Geneva

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Geneva Lake Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Dancing Horses

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7. The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Category: Unique Accommodations
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8. Dan Patch Stables

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9. Lake Geneva Cruise Line

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Lake Geneva Pie Co

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Lake Geneva Scooter Tours & Rentals

Tours in the Area
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12. Studio Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

13. Tristan Crist Magic Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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14. Avant Bicycle & Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures

Tours in the Area
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16. Lake Geneva Clue Room

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. WELL Spa and Salon

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18. Simple Cafe Lake Geneva

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: Why is the Lake Geneva area well-known?
  • Answer: The Lake Geneva area has been a popular luxury resort community in southeastern Wisconsin since the 19th century.
  • Question: Why did Chicago's wealthy build mansions in the Lake Geneva area?
  • Answer: In a bid to escape the summer heat, many of Chicago’s rich built lavish mansions on the shores of beautiful Lake Geneva.

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