Things To Do
Lake Geneva Lakeshore Path
Explore the actual Lake Geneva while shaking your head at the size of some of the houses. It likely won't be beach weather this weekend, but you can still explore Lake Geneva up close by walking the Lake Geneva Shore Path. The public path wraps entirely around Lake Geneva and is open to everyone thanks to a 19th century decree requiring the “20 feet leading to the shoreline be preserved as public domain.” The path is 26 miles and can take 8-10 hours to walk, so unless you're planning an actual marathon, maybe have a turnaround point.
Lake Geneva Boat Tours
Captain Mark and his first mate Debbie will probably be too busy to take you on their boat for a tour of the lake, but you can still get on the water. Choose from a variety of boat tours around the lake and wave to the crazy friends and family that decided it would be better to walk around the lake rather than be driven on a boat.
Geneva National Golf Courses
Looking to sneak in a round of golf in during the weekend? Choose from 3 different courses at Geneva National, featuring 54 holes of Legendary Golf designed by the masters, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino. If you play on Friday or Saturday morning you can get a sneak-peek at the wedding venue (and keep an eye out of the Father of the Bride...)
Grand Geneva Golf Courses
Want to play even more golf during the weekend, or looking for an alternative to Geneva National? Check out the two distinct 18-hole courses at the Grand Geneva. Grip it and rip it on the Brute Course and take advantage of the wide fairways. Play a game of cat and mouse on the Scottish-inspired Highlands course.
Walk & Shop Downtown
Don't let a hangover and sore feet from dancing all night be your only souvenirs from the weekend. Explore downtown Lake Geneva's unique shops and restaurants while you're in town. Christina recommends starting with an iced coffee at a quaint coffee shop on Center Street called Starbucks.
Yerkes Observatory
Stroll the lush grounds designed by the Olmsted family who created Central Park, the U.S. Capitol grounds, and so much more. Take a tour through the Beaux Arts and Romanesque architectural masterpiece. Follow in the footsteps of astronomical greats like Edwin Hubble, Nancy Grace Roman, Gerard Kuiper, Mary Calvert, E.E. Barnard, Richard Kron, and Carl Sagan. Size up the Great Refractor telescope, all 63 feet and 12,000 pounds of it
Food & Drinks
In town Friday night for dinner? Looking to carbo-load before the wedding Saturday? Need a Bloody Mary on Sunday? Here are a couple hand-picked recommendations from the experts (the Duskis):
Mars Resort
Classic Wisconsin supper club with a scenic view of Lake Como. Fantastic fried chicken, ribs, and Old Fashioneds.
Oakfire Pizza
Enjoy wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, sandwiches, craft cocktails, and draft beer. Walking distance from The Cove.
Magpie's Den & Pen
Casual and family-friendly food located blocks from The Cove. A great place to watch football on Sunday and play games on their backyard patio (weather-permitting).
Flat Iron Tap
A self-described 'gourmet burger tap house' featuring over a hundred beers and wines.
