VISIT Lake Geneva

527 Center Street 53147

MEET Lake Geneva

WINNER of Wisconsin's BEST Meetings 2018, for the Most Helpful Convention & Visitors Bureau! In the entire state of WISCONSIN! The Lake Geneva Area is a year-round resort destination in the Midwest with mansions, hotels, resorts and cruise boats to host your meetings and conferences. Located 80 minutes from Chicago, and 45 minutes from Milwaukee, Lake Geneva offers a resort atmosphere with amenities and services that are among the top rated in the Midwest. Four diamond resorts, historic mansions, and beautiful hotels will personalize your stay, and make your meeting or conference seem like a vacation. Creating an experience is key to any meeting or conference. Lake Geneva offers unique, non-traditional options and venues that will surpass your expectations. Spacious meeting rooms that are designed to foster creativity, with windows looking out to a lake, golf course, or a beautiful veranda. For a more flexible layout, a historic mansion, a cruise boat, magic theatre, winery or our newest entertainment venue with live music and a game show will capture your attendees’ attention, and offer team building within your meeting. While creating a focused, dynamic meeting or conference is of the utmost importance, what is done off the clock is just as key. Lake Geneva has great options for all seasons, to recharge your attendees and add value to your conference. Many activities are year-round, zip lining, rock climbing, fishing and skiing. Dinner music and a game show, or a group cooking class are great fun that bring your group together. A magic show, boat cruise, or the Dancing Horses performing in an indoor arena. If golf is your game, Lake Geneva is home to many championship courses for every level of golfer. Take a group walk on Geneva Lake Shore Path; a 21-mile walking path around the lake through the yards of magnificent mansions. Great spas, dining and shopping will enhance your experience your attendees will forever talk about. Our hotels and resorts offer great amenities, and COMPLIMENTARY parking. WE'RE HERE FOR YOU Our number one priority is you. We will help you every step of the way, helping you create the best Lake Geneva Experience for your meeting or conference. Susan@VisitLakeGeneva.com 262.812.0022 www.VisitLakeGeneva.com/Meetings www.VisitLakeGeneva.com/flipbook/?page-1

Getting Here

Air Travel: General Mitchell International Airport - MKE By Car from Milwaukee: Follow 43 South to 12 East to Lake Geneva Air Travel: O'Hare International Airport - ORD By Car from Chicago: Follow I-94 W to WI-50 to Lake Geneva

Distance from airport

  • Mitchell International-Milwaukee

    45 mi. from city center

  • O'Hare International-Chicago

    65 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Candle Mercantile

Recreation
Create a custom fragrance unique to you! Our in-store experience is one of a kind. Let our scent experts help you design a blend of up to three premium oils from our selection of over 90 options. Create a candle from our large jar selection or craft a room spray, body spray, diffuser, or a set of wax tarts. Creating is a social experience and The Candle Mercantile will be the perfect destination for a bachelorette party or team-building event. Come pour with us and experience custom fragrance tailored to you! Seats 30-40
870 W Main St.
Lake Geneva, WI, US 53147

Lake Geneva Shore Path

Recreation
The Shore Path around Geneva Lake features historic estates with well kept lawns and gardens, the clear blue waters of Geneva Lake with sailboats, excursion boats and antique wooden boats. There is so much beauty around Geneva Lake that it is impossible to see everything on your first walk around the path! The shore line of Geneva Lake is about 20+ miles, but the path reaches up to almost 26 miles with it weaving in and out of the woods along the shoreline.

Safari Lake Geneva

Recreation
5 mi. away
Our safari experience allows you to see and interact with animals such as American bison, Ankole-Watusi cattle, domestic yak, Arabian camel, llama, alpaca, greater rhea, miniature horse, brahman cattle, scimitar-horned oryx, nilgai antelope, miniature zebu, blackbuck antelope, Tennessee fainting goats, Pekin ducks and silver Appleyard ducks. We currently have more than 50 animals inhabiting our main reserve. In addition, you may observe some native Wisconsin wildlife. Examples of wildlife we have seen on the property are sandhill cranes, red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures and a variety of songbirds. We have also seen whitetail deer, muskrats, beaver, American toads, green frogs, garter snakes and painted turtles. Please let our staff know if you have any interesting wildlife sightings!
W1612 Litchfield Rd.
Lake Geneva, WI, WI, US 53147

Tristan Crist Magic Theatre

Theater
Lake Geneva’s Live MAGIC and ILLUSION Show! The Tristan Crist Magic Theatre features magic, comedy and illusions in an entertaining 60 minute performance starring world-class illusionist, Tristan Crist. Rated Lake Geneva’s TOP ATTRACTION on TripAdvisor, purchase your tickets today to see what all the buzz is about. Open year-round with new illusions added every year. Visit the website for a full listing of public performance dates and times. We can customize a show for your next corporate or private event, and make your boss disappear into thin air! The perfect air-conditioned venue for your corporate meeting, private event or bus tour group. Group rates are available! Call to speak to a representative about adding some MAGIC to your next event. Illusionist Tristan Crist is also available for off-site performances at other local resorts and meeting rooms.
609 W. Main Street
Lake Geneva, WI, US 53147

Lake Geneva Cruise Line

Recreation
5 minutes away
Break out of the 'Bored' Room! Our eight beautiful boats are the perfect compliment to your Lake Geneva conference or a one day company outing. Refresh and rejuvenate your staff after a productive day of meetings or congratulate them for a job well done. Team building by boat, 19th hole refreshments, dinner cruises, customer appreciation, casino nights and board meetings with a splash! It's not business as usual when you are on Lake time. Voted BEST Group Outing 2018 by Wisconsin Meetings Magazine www.cruiselakegeneva.com www.pier290.com
Riviera Docks
812 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI, US 53147

The Dancing Horses Theatre

Theater
5 mi. away
The Dancing Horses is a Las Vegas style equestrian show The Dancing Horses Theatre – OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! Experience Lake Geneva’s most unique attraction! A 90 minute show perfect for all ages. Sit back and relax in our 300 seat climate controlled theatre. Experience the beauty of The Dancing Horses, as we take you on a magical journey. Experience the pageantry, and elaborate glitter and rhinestone costumes of The Dancing Horses show. Experience what our guests describe as amazing, breath taking, inspiring – and a must see, one of a kind performance! You will want to return again and again for this ever changing show.
5065 State Road 50
Lake Geneva, WI, US 53147

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours

Recreation
5 mi. away
A sky-high adventure for the whole family, no experience necessary! We are open year round and feature guided tours through eight zip lines; five Sky Bridges; four spiral staircases built into the trees and a 1,200 foot-long Dual Racing Zip Line. In addition, our High Ropes Course features an array of obstacles eighteen to thirty-two feet above the ground available for groups, or as an activity for the family. Explore our nine plus miles of hiking and biking trails. Travel Green Wisconsin certified and recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence. Reservations recommended. Refer to website for pricing, restrictions and policies. Group rates available. Customized Team Building programs for groups of 15 and up. 262.248.9271
N3219 Co Hwy H
Lake Geneva, WI, US 53147

Rosewood

Theater
8 mi. away
ROSEWOOD is one of Southeastern Wisconsin’s premiere entertainment and event destinations. Our unique theater features themed cabaret-styled music productions with state-of-the-art sound, lights and video and is an extraordinary environment for private events, galas and special occasions. Our events feature chef prepared, fresh farm to table cuisine and the finest of Midwestern hospitality. Surround yourself in a casually elegant space, tastefully designed in a modern refined rustic décor. A beautiful stone bar invites you to relax with the beverage of your choice or you may wish to discover gifts and treasures in our shopping village Please take a look at our corporate video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZGmR19GZ5M
2484 Cty Rd. O South
Delavan, WI, US 53115

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Seasonality

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High season
Jun 15 – Sep 29
Shoulder season
Apr 15 – Jun 14
Sep 30 – Oct 31
Low season
Jan 1 – Apr 14
Nov 1 – Dec 31

Additional Information

HOW CAN WE HELP? You’re a meeting planner. Your day is packed with non-stop requests, and your outlook calendar hasn’t seen gap in years. You’re a very busy person, and you need information quickly and efficiently, with creative ideas to wow your attendees. That’s why we’re here. We’re collaborators. Time savers. The only planning resource you’ll need, to help you create an experience. WE help find what you need for your meeting or conference, and we do it complimentary, because we want you to experience The Lake Geneva Area the way we do, every day. WE’RE CITY EXPERTS Whether you need a hotel, resort, restaurant or activity, we know where you can go, and what you can do, we are your Lake Geneva Area Experts. WE’RE CONNECTED We have worked with just about everyone in the Lake Geneva Area, and have saved a few business cards along the way. We can help you within market relationships for everything from venues to photographers, to preserve your experience. We will also offer you a personal welcome at your opening from our President and CEO or VISIT Lake Geneva.