WHAT: Lake Geneva Restaurant Week
WHEN: April 19 - 27, 2025
WHERE: Lake Geneva Area Participating Restaurants
If you and your friends are foodies, this is the event for you! VISIT Lake Geneva brings this year's Restaurant Week back for its 10th year to showcase dozens of local restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with a stops for snacks, cocktails, or something sweet in between meals! This is a chance for visitors to enjoy the distinct flavors of this destination's culinary scene and (weather cooperating) diners will be able to take advantage of the many stunning outdoor seating areas with lakeside views. Grab your girlfriends, enjoy a beautiful atmosphere, and savor all the best in Lake Geneva dining.
WHAT: Women's Weekend
WHEN: April 25-27, 2025
WHERE: City of Lake Geneva
Round up your friends and come enjoy a great three-day weekend in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Our weekend has a mix of relaxation, fun activities, wellness sessions, shopping, good food, and drinks. Pick from our variety of workshops, wellness events, and social activities. This year’s theme, “Your Adventure Begins Here,” invites women to explore new experiences and create lasting memories. The weekend is off to the races with a Kentucky Derby themed party. Whether you’re eager to zip line through the trees, hone your fashion savvy, or craft a unique piece of art, our diverse schedule offers something for everyone. Enjoy a weekend filled with fun, friendship, creativity, shopping, and delightful dining, as we celebrate the spirit of adventure in the heart of Lake Geneva.
WHAT: Wee Whiskey Fest
WHEN: April 25-27, 2025
WHERE: City of Lake Geneva
Join fellow Whiskey lovers and enjoy an entire weekend of Whiskey festivities that starts with the Grand Tasting where guests will be able to sample over 150 premium Bourbons & Whiskies from 50+ distilleries of our Club’s choosing with a heavy focus on Bourbon, all while being swept into a Whiskey drinkin’ atmosphere as we are serenaded by Scottish Bagpipes and Live Entertainment! The weekend also includes multiple Bourbon & Whiskey Pairing Dinner options from local restaurants, lively parties and Sunday-Funday festivities with numerous Bourbon tastings at local establishments in downtown Lake Geneva, and a Whiskey Cocktail Contest featured by the best watering holes in town. We then finish off the weekend in style with a rockin Closing Party!
WHAT: Downtown Lake Geneva Spring Wine Walk
WHEN: May 18, 2025 (12-5 PM)
WHERE: Downtown Lake Geneva Participating Locations
What better way to enjoy the brightening days of spring than with a fun Wine Walk around Downtown? The annual Downtown Lake Geneva Spring Wine Walk supports the organization that keeps the downtown of Lake Geneva a great place to visit! Tour nearly 20 stops to sample different vintages, nibble on snacks, and shop around. This ticketed event is perfect for a group of gals to participate and your purchase will land you some sweet swag items!
Where to Stay:
Now that you've seen all the great events happening especially for you, it's time to book your stay! Whether looking for a one-of-a-kind vacation home, a Boutique hotel or Bed & Breakfast, or a luxury Resort with spa services that will transform you, body and soul, Lake Geneva has something for every taste. Here are a few of our favorites!
Main Street Loft at Geneva Lakes Vacation Rentals
(262) 248-1735 | Website
Ever heard of glamping? This property takes the term to the next level inside this downtown loft space! Each tent/suite has been designed for comfort, style and fun! This space sleeps up to 12 with tents set up as individual "bedrooms' within a spacious historic loft. There is a full kitchen and bar with all the essentials, plus swings! But no need to cook when you are just yards from all the wining and dining of this lakefront town!
Maxwell Mansion
304 S Wells Street, Lake Geneva | (262) 248-9711 | Website
Maxwell Mansion is a historic estate and boutique hotel located near the waterfront of Geneva Lake. The property features gorgeous rooms in The Historic Mansion (built-in 1856), The Stables, and The Carriage House. Overnight guests can take a dip in the heated saltwater pool (open seasonally), enjoy a hand crafted cocktail in their Apothecary Bar and Speakeasy Bar, or unwind by the fire outside with friends.
The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa
269 Fontana Blvd, Fontana, WI | (262) 275-9000 | Website
If you are looking for a luxurious resort getaway with the girls, The Abbey Resort caters to everything you could imagine! Offering unique activities from lakeside dining and boat rentals, a virtual reality entertainment center, and resort amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, live music, and more . . . you'll find something to enjoy every minute of your stay. And let's talk about the spa! This recently renovated space features not only incredible services for facials and massages, but also showcases their relaxation rooms, sauna and steam rooms, and their new salt therapy room for a rejuvenating experience. Check out their Group Getaway options to plan your perfect weekend!
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI | (262) 248-8811 | Website
Get pampered with your pals at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. With luxurious guest rooms and suites, decadent dining options and an array of activities for fun and relaxation, Grand Geneva is the perfect getaway. From golf on two championship courses and indulgent spa services to horseback riding and skiing, Grand Geneva offers something for everyone all year round. The resort offers a variety of lodging options for a unique getaway. From 358 newly renovated guest rooms and King, Junior, Executive, Premier and Grand suites, to luxury Villas, the resort accommodates any traveler and even offers a special Girlfriends Spa Getaway package!
Unique Experiences While You Visit:
You've decided to book that girls' trip (yay you!) but now need to figure out all the must do's that will excite everyone in the group. Here are a few ideas of unique experiences while enjoying lake life.
Yerkes Observatory
373 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay, WI | (262) 245-5555 | Website
Yerkes Observatory, the birthplace of modern astrophysics, is an architectural masterpiece on fifty acres of Olmsted-designed ecological splendor. Since 1897, Yerkes has been the home and school to famous astronomers, Nobel prize winners, and renowned scientists but after an extensive renovation of the historic property and grounds they are now open for public tours for the first time in their history. The world-famous Observatory's beautiful location in Williams Bay, Wisconsin is only fifteen minutes from downtown Lake Geneva. Don't miss their behind-the-scenes, one of a kind, restoration tours or their nigh time viewings of the heavens. Be sure to grab lots of pictures!
The Candle Mercantile
870 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva | (262) 203-5557 | Website
This is a different kind of bar! The candle bar is quite the unique experience where you can create a custom fragrance designed by you (or with the help of their scent experts) to create a soy candle, home diffuser, or body product. During this time you can enjoy a selection of wines, beers, seltzers, mimosas, soda, and snacks. After you have poured your candles or melts, you will be given a pick up time, about 90 minutes later, to come back for your custom scented wax products. From here, you can shop beautiful downtown Lake Geneva or grab a bite to eat at any of the local restaurants.
Lake Geneva Cruise Line - Black Point Estate Tour
812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva | (262) 248-6206 | Website
Lake Geneva is home to a wealth of incredible historical estates and gardens. Those who love history, architecture, or even just watching House Hunters will fall in love with this unique tour. Start your day off on a boat ride across the lake and land at Black Point Estate & Gardens where you can tour this 130 year old Queen Anne style mansion. Step back in time where Baron Conrad Seipp created a haven from the hustle and bustle of Chicago life. The estate also hosts many special events and exhibits throughout the season.
Lake Geneva Scooter Tours
7036 Grand Geneva Way (Follow Signs to Mountain Top Ski Area) | (262) 684-3523 | Website
Explore the great landscape of Lake Geneva by scooter! Follow rolling hills and rustic roads that wind around the lake to scenic spots including Fontana Beach, Yerkes Observatory, and Edgewater Park in Williams Bay. All you have to do is follow your friendly tour guide and enjoy the ride to make it a perfect no stress adventure. Or if you would rather rent a scooter on your own, this company offers hourly, half day, and full day reservations so that you can soak up the sun where ever you like, as long as you like!
For more options of fun activities like music, theater and comedy shows, places to enjoy the great outdoors, or fun classes to do with your pals visit our Things to Do page! Be sure to check out our list of area restaurants to plan your dining adventures and visit the event calendar to see what other great activities and events are happening during your stay in the Lake Geneva region.