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Visiting Lake Geneva, WI


Take a long deep breath and kiss your stresses good-bye: this lovely, year-round resort town offers a laid-back atmosphere that lets you slowly unwind. Beach enthusiasts can don their swimsuits and head for one of several beaches on seven-mile-long Geneva Lake, which also offers a plethora of water sports. Leisurely cruises on restored historic yachts and replica paddle-wheel steamers carry passengers past stately lake-front summer mansions, including some Victorian estates. Landlubbers can... more » Take a long deep breath and kiss your stresses good-bye: this lovely, year-round resort town offers a laid-back atmosphere that lets you slowly unwind. Beach enthusiasts can don their swimsuits and head for one of several beaches on seven-mile-long Geneva Lake, which also offers a plethora of water sports. Leisurely cruises on restored historic yachts and replica paddle-wheel steamers carry passengers past stately lake-front summer mansions, including some Victorian estates. Landlubbers can take a self-guided hike around the perimeter of the lake, which stretches 21 miles. Laid-back, however, doesn't mean there isn't plenty to do. Choose from museums, a water park for younger children, the world's largest refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory, entertainment at the Belfry Music Theatre or greyhound racing. Winter is even quieter but has just as much fun. Head to The Mountain Top, a popular family ski area, or choose from horse riding, skating, ice boating, hayrides or sleigh rides. Whatever time of year you go, Lake Geneva will charm you. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Precip
Nov
44°F 6°C
29°F -1°C
2 in 4 cm
Dec
32°F 0°C
19°F -7°C
1 in 3 cm
Jan
26°F -3°C
13°F -10°C
1 in 2 cm
Feb
32°F 0°C
18°F -7°C
1 in 3 cm
Mar
39°F 3°C
24°F -4°C
2 in 4 cm
Apr
53°F 11°C
34°F 1°C
3 in 7 cm
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
11 Nov
Hi:
56°F 13°C
Lo:
32°F 0°C
Thursday
12 Nov
Hi:
58°F 14°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Friday
13 Nov
Hi:
63°F 17°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C

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T.C. Smith Inn Bed and Breakfast

10 Nov 2009

We just returned from a long weekend in Lake Geneva. We chose the TC Smith Inn because we were able to bring our dog along. Most places that I looked into either charged a large fee/deposit to bring...more

SevenOaks

9 Nov 2009

Who knew a B&B could be so luxurious? I really even strain to call this a B&B - you get your own cabin with an enormous bathroom, tub for two, huge shower and heated floors, a fireplace, dining area...more

Lazy Cloud Inn

5 of 5 stars
Cherry Valley, Illinois
8 Nov 2009

My husband and I stumbled upon Lazy Cloud so many years ago. It was my turn to plan our anniversary retreat. I was so tired of the "cookie cutter" hotels; that I was on a quest for somewhere...more

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