One of the most iconic experiences in all of Wisconsin. The Geneva Lake Shore Path winds 21.9 miles around the entire lake, passing historic summer estates, private boathouses, and some of the most beautiful lakefront scenery in the Midwest. May is one of the best months to walk it -- the flowers are blooming, the...
The boats are back on the water. The Lake Geneva Cruise Line sets sail for the 2026 season in May -- launching daily narrated tours from the Riviera Docks in Lake Geneva. The Best of the Lake Tour and Full Lake Tour take you past the legendary Geneva Lake Shore Path estates, historic boathouses, and...
The Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) exhibition fills the Whitewater Arts Alliance gallery with works by Wisconsin artists in sculpture, acrylic, oil, collage, and more. The exhibit runs the entire month of May, open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4pm. Free to the public. The Awards Reception is Saturday May 2 from 1 to...
Every spring, Delavan throws one of the most spirited celebrations in all of Walworth County. The Elena P. Godina Cinco de Mayo Fest fills downtown Delavan with live music, authentic food, carnival rides, and a parade that the whole family will be talking about on the drive home. Friday night kicks things off with music...
Every spring, Delavan throws one of the most spirited celebrations in all of Walworth County. The Elena P. Godina Cinco de Mayo Fest fills downtown Delavan with live music, authentic food, carnival rides, and a parade that the whole family will be talking about on the drive home. Friday night kicks things off with music...
Lake Geneva's most popular attraction is back for another season of mind-bending magic and illusion. Tristan Crist's Vegas-style magic show at 100 N. Edwards Blvd. runs weekday and Saturday performances through May 29. This is the show that families come back to year after year -- close-up magic, grand illusions, and a performer who genuinely...
Every Saturday and Sunday through the season, the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum runs its historic electric streetcars through the beautiful Kettle Moraine countryside. A 10-mile round trip through rolling Wisconsin farmland on antique electric cars -- this is the kind of experience that kids remember forever. Check easttroyrr.org for the full schedule and special...
Every Saturday at the Baker House is a step back in time. Seating begins at 12:30pm, tea is served from 1 to 3pm, and house tours start at 2pm inside this stunning Victorian mansion on the shores of Lake Geneva. It is refined, it is beautiful, and it is exactly the kind of thing that...
Maxwell Mansion throws one of the most spirited Kentucky Derby parties in the Lake Geneva area, and it is every bit as glamorous as you would expect from this historic Victorian estate. Sip on classic Derby cocktails, place your friendly wagers, and watch the race in style -- big hats and seersucker are strongly encouraged....
Cruising Geneva Lake on a Saturday afternoon while eating ice cream is not just allowed -- it is encouraged. The Lake Geneva Cruise Line's Ice Cream Social Tour runs every Saturday aboard the Grand Belle, departing at 2:30pm. It is sweet, it is scenic, and it is the kind of afternoon that kids and adults...
Climb aboard a vintage train for a Kentucky Derby-themed dinner ride on the East Troy Electric Railroad -- one of the most unique dining experiences in the Lake Geneva area. The ride departs at 3:15 PM and runs about 2.5 hours, combining a scenic countryside journey with a festive Derby meal. Reservations are required and...
Grand Geneva Resort is going all-in on Kentucky Derby weekend with a festive evening of Derby-themed fun, food, and fashion. Think mint juleps, big hats, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate in style. It is the perfect excuse to dress up and make a night of it at one of the best resorts...
The first Saturday of every month at Geneva Lake Distilling, Winemaker Doug takes the stage with Hobie and the Leftovers -- the area's best blues and funk band. No cover. No reservations. Just show up, grab a glass of wine or a cocktail, and dance. This is the kind of Saturday night that makes Geneva...
All aboard for one of the most unique dining experiences in Wisconsin. The East Troy Electric Railroad runs antique electric streetcars through the scenic Kettle Moraine countryside -- and their dinner trains turn a scenic ride into a full evening out. Check-in and boarding begins at 5pm. Advance reservations are required and they do sell...
Catch the Saturday night performance of Forever Simon & Garfunkel at the Belfry Music Theatre. Two nights of pure folk-rock magic just minutes from Lake Geneva. Grab dinner at one of the nearby lakeside restaurants and make a full evening of it. Tickets sell fast at the Belfry -- plan ahead. #KimandJoel #BelfryMusicTheatre #LakeGenevawi
Saturday nights at The Abbey Resort's Bar West are a Geneva Lake institution. Live music runs from 8pm to 11:30pm every Saturday from March through December -- right on the water, with cocktails in hand and the lake just outside. Whether you are staying at The Abbey or just stopping in, this is the Saturday...
There is no better way to spend a Sunday morning in Fontana than with champagne in hand and Geneva Lake out the window. The Abbey Resort's Harborside Champagne Brunch runs every Sunday from February through November, and it is exactly as indulgent as it sounds. Make a reservation and make it a tradition. #KimandJoel #TheAbbeyResort...
Sunday mornings just got a whole lot better. The Geneva Outdoor Market opens for the season at the Lake Geneva House of Music, running every Sunday through October. Local farmers, artisan food producers, crafters, and specialty vendors set up along the grounds from 10am to 2pm. This is the kind of farmers market that makes...
Every Sunday at Baker House 1885, the brunch buffet is served with bottomless mimosas and live music by James Phillips. Lake views from a Victorian mansion. Prime rib. Eggs Benedict. Bottomless mimosas. James Phillips on the piano. This is the Sunday morning that makes you never want to leave. $74 adults, $34 children. Last seating...
Sunday brunch on Geneva Lake is a whole different experience. The Lake Geneva Cruise Line's Sunday Brunch Buffet Cruise aboard the Grand Belle departs at 11am every Sunday, combining a full buffet spread with a scenic cruise on the lake. Note: the Mother's Day sailing on May 10 is currently waitlisted, so book early. #KimandJoel...