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The legacy of Lake Geneva’s own Gary Gygax is steeped in imagination. While Gygax may not be a household name, the world’s first role-playing game — Dungeons & Dragons® (D&D) — was co-created by Gygax and Dave Arneson right here in Lake Geneva and is known the world over.

Based on creative

Easter is a time for families to gather, children to play, and for all to welcome Spring! The Lake Geneva area has many options for families to enjoy making new holiday memories. Whether it is celebrating around the brunch table, hunting for Easter treats, or riding a train with the Easter Bunny,

By Stephanie Klett and Bill Barth

Beautiful lake. Forested, rolling hills. Impeccable green golf courses. Unparalleled hiking and biking trails. Lake Geneva has it all.

But, hey, it’s really cold outside. With snow piled up like sand dunes. What is there to do indoors, where it’s warm and cozy?

What would the holiday season be without a visit with Father Christmas! Lake Geneva is blessed every year to have Santa visit us multiple times before his big day. Check out the list below of all the places he will be making a stop between now and Christmas Eve.

Events and Activities Where Santa's

The temperatures are dropping and snow is on the horizon, time to make plans for your Winter getaway! Lake Geneva is an unforgettable Winter destination for creating lasting memories. Escape to our snowy wonderland where you’ll find outdoor adventures with stunning views, fun snowy events,

It’s Shop Small Season and Lake Geneva is one of the best places to feed your shopping obsessions and fill all your wish lists for this holiday season! Our downtown is filled with small-town charm and so many shops run by local families you’ll feel like you’re shopping in your own neighborhood.

Meet the Class of 2023, who share some very engaging personality traits, with high energy, humble disposition, and an incredible sense of joy among them. Shown above (left to right): Skip Harless, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa; Bill Gage, Jr., Gage Marine Corporation; Bernadette Russow, Dementia

VISIT LAKE GENEVA COLLECTING WARM WINTER CLOTHING
DURING THE 2023 VISIT LAKE GENEVA BUNDLE UP CAMPAIGN

VISIT Lake Geneva is once again proud to serve as the local organizer for VISIT Lake Geneva Bundle Up, an annual campaign that collects new and gently used winter clothing items for donation back

By Stephanie Klett and Bill Barth

Imagine you are comfortably seated by a world-class lake, whose undulating waters sparkle in the sunlight. A cool breeze wafts ashore as the day’s heat slowly surrenders and evening gently descends.

Excitement builds as the crowd around you stirs with anticipation

Fresh produce. Fresh air. Fresh perspective. Fresh is in season all summer long at local farmer’s markets throughout the Lake Geneva area. Each week brings a new opportunity to pick up fresh vegetables and fruits, lush flowers and plants, local cheeses, breads, jams, honey and other delectable