Lake Geneva, WI

A Potawatomi chief by the name of Maunk-suck – meaning Big Foot – is responsible for the original name of the town that lies just north of the Illinois border in southern Wisconsin.  The city is now known as Lake Geneva, and it has been a major source of rest and relaxing vacations for many decades.

From the time that I was old enough to sit on my mother’s lap and steer our 1952, 3-speed Chevy, I remember the occasional summer trips to Lake Geneva.

Back then, it took only about 45 minutes to get there from the Fox River Valley area of Illinois. I remember a 4-way stop in Hebron on an otherwise empty road, and that was about the only stop – except for a slowing down through Woodstock. There were never any other cars on the road and the drive was easy and fun. Things have definitely changed since then. But Lake Geneva is still an excellent place to visit, as well as stay – for a night or maybe much longer!

In recent years, my wife and I have taken numerous trips back to the lake and town that go by the same name.  One of the most memorable was a trip that included a ride on the Walworth: a mailboat trip that that toured the entire lake.  I have been on several boat tours around the lake, but this was by far, my favorite.

The cost is about $50, but it is well worth it.  Take the tour.  And stop for lunch in town .afterward for lunch.  You will not be disappointed! There is lots more that the lake and city have to offer.  Great location, excellent fishing, and plenty of things to do while you are in the area!