Guidebook for Genoa City

Bill & Sandy
Bill & Sandy
Guidebook for Genoa City

Parks & Nature

A tranquil county park with hiking trails, 2 foot bridges over the White River.
6 locals recommend
White River County Park
6503 Sheridan Springs Rd
6 locals recommend
A tranquil county park with hiking trails, 2 foot bridges over the White River.
Beautiful trails and very close to downtown Lake Geneva.
20 locals recommend
Big Foot Beach State Park
1550 S Lake Shore Dr
20 locals recommend
Beautiful trails and very close to downtown Lake Geneva.
22 locals recommend
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Rd
22 locals recommend
Find trail info here: http://www.co.walworth.wi.us/public%20works/public%20works%20-%20county%20recreation/WhiteRiverTrail.aspx
White River State Trail
White River State Trail
Find trail info here: http://www.co.walworth.wi.us/public%20works/public%20works%20-%20county%20recreation/WhiteRiverTrail.aspx
A little over an hour away. Find more info here: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms/trails.html
6 locals recommend
Kettle Moraine Southern Unit Forest Headquarters
Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive
6 locals recommend
A little over an hour away. Find more info here: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms/trails.html
Trail goes completely around Geneva Lake, through the backyards of the rich and famous, and not so rich and famous. Bring your camera!!
Lake Shore Drive
Lakeshore Drive
Trail goes completely around Geneva Lake, through the backyards of the rich and famous, and not so rich and famous. Bring your camera!!

Sightseeing

Tours available. Night stargazing is available--see schedule here: http://astro.uchicago.edu/yerkes/
29 locals recommend
Yerkes Observatory
373 W Geneva St
29 locals recommend
Tours available. Night stargazing is available--see schedule here: http://astro.uchicago.edu/yerkes/
Located in scenic Woodstock, IL--less than 1/2 hour away. This Buddhist Temple is celebrating it's 14th anniversary. Here for schedules: http://www.bluelotustemple.org/
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple
221 Dean St
Located in scenic Woodstock, IL--less than 1/2 hour away. This Buddhist Temple is celebrating it's 14th anniversary. Here for schedules: http://www.bluelotustemple.org/
Several boat options and tours. Be a passenger on the boat that has continuously delivered the mail to Geneva Lake residents. Some boats serve cocktails.
33 locals recommend
Lake Geneva Boat Line
195 Wrigley Dr
33 locals recommend
Several boat options and tours. Be a passenger on the boat that has continuously delivered the mail to Geneva Lake residents. Some boats serve cocktails.

Shopping

Unique blend of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars.
119 locals recommend
Geneva Lake
119 locals recommend
Unique blend of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars.
Another must see. A beautiful location with stunning gardens. For all of you perennial and garden needs.
Northwind Perennial Farm
7047 Hospital Rd
Another must see. A beautiful location with stunning gardens. For all of you perennial and garden needs.

Essentials

It's small, but it has it all.
Richter's Marketplace
156 S Pine St
It's small, but it has it all.
Mushrooms grown here + so much more. Store is tiny, but always has samples out. Prepared food to go, or shop for local goodies.
8 locals recommend
River Valley Ranch & Kitchens
39900 60th St
8 locals recommend
Mushrooms grown here + so much more. Store is tiny, but always has samples out. Prepared food to go, or shop for local goodies.
Tiny, but well-stocked in downtown Burlington.
Balanced You Natural Emporium
1190 King George Boulevard
Tiny, but well-stocked in downtown Burlington.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great food specials and seasonal brews, casual and friendly. Great outdoor space. Usually has live music on weekends.
21 locals recommend
Champs Sports Bar & Grill
747 W Main St
21 locals recommend
Great food specials and seasonal brews, casual and friendly. Great outdoor space. Usually has live music on weekends.

Food Scene

Famous for it's fish boil!
7 locals recommend
Fitzgerald's Genoa Junction
727 Main St
7 locals recommend
Famous for it's fish boil!
Locally grown food; casual and friendly with outdoor space. Can be very busy on weekends.
37 locals recommend
Simple Cafe Lake Geneva
525 Broad St
37 locals recommend
Locally grown food; casual and friendly with outdoor space. Can be very busy on weekends.
What can I say, besides it's our favorite pizza.
Wayne's Pizza
100 Elizabeth Ln
What can I say, besides it's our favorite pizza.
Our favorite sushi restaurant. Japanese decor, casual and friendly.
Yo Shi
Geneva Street
Our favorite sushi restaurant. Japanese decor, casual and friendly.
A tourist hot spot for dining. Casual with great lake views. (And our son is a waiter there! Ask for Max!)
27 locals recommend
Popeye's on Lake Geneva
811 Wrigley Dr
27 locals recommend
A tourist hot spot for dining. Casual with great lake views. (And our son is a waiter there! Ask for Max!)

Entertainment & Activities

Several guests have enjoyed ziplining here.
39 locals recommend
Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures
N3232 Co Rd H
39 locals recommend
Several guests have enjoyed ziplining here.