About the community

It’s no wonder the Lake Geneva area’s first citizens, the Potawatomi Indians, called their region, Kishwauketoe, for “land of the sparkling water.” Pristine lakes, abundant fishing and a wealth of wildlife offered an unparalleled range of year-round natural resources, yesterday and today.

By the beginning of the 20th century, the area’s magnificent vistas and easy access via railroad lured Victorian-era millionaires. The spectacular mansions and cultural sites they built earned Lake Geneva the nickname “Newport of the West.”

Attractions

So much to do, yet so comfortable to do nothing. It’s all here in the Lake Geneva area.

Major Attractions: 1888 Black Point Estate - Adventure Parks - Area Resorts -  Downhill & Cross Country Ski Areas -East Troy Electric Railroad - Elegant Farmer - Fireside Theater - Geneva Lake Shoreline Walking Path – Golf - Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lake Geneva Cruise Line Mail Boat and lake tours - Lake Geneva Historical Walking Tour - Lake Geneva Museum - Old World Wisconsin - Rustic Roads - Ten Chimneys - Timber Ridge Water Park – The Dancing Horses - Water Activities - Yerkes Observatory

Services

• Visitor assistance center
• Travel magazine
• Area maps

Season highlights:

Spring:  Women’s Weekend – Lake Geneva Marathon/Relay/Walk – Antique & Flea Market – Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations – Burlington Chocolate Festival – Sightseeing Boar Tours on Geneva Lake – Paint-in – Morning Bird Walks

Summer:  “On The Farm” Dairy Breakfast – Farmers Market at Horticulture Hall, Morning Bird Walks – July 4^th Fireworks Celebrations – July 4^th Weekend Celebrations,  Area Resorts – Country Thunder Music Festival – Music By The Lake, Williams Bay – Annual Antique Show – Art In The Park – Venetian Festival & Lighted Boat Parade – Lake Front Concerts, Lake Geneva – Maxwell Street Days, Downtown Lake Geneva – Native American Pow Wow – Sightseeing Boat Tours on Geneva Lake – EcoFair360

Fall:  Walworth County Fair – Lake Geneva Triathlon – Lake Geneva Wine Festival – Classic Car Rally – Fall Color Boat Tours on Geneva Lake – Labor Day Celebrations, Area Resorts – Annual Oktoberfest Celebration – Geneva Lake Antique & Classic Boat Show

Winter:  Annual Children’s Great Electric Christmas Parade – “Taste Of The Holidays”, downtown Lake Geneva – Christmas In The Country, Grand Geneva Resort – Winterfest and U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship - National Snocross Competition