Guidebook for Fontana-on-Geneva Lake
Food Scene
We love to grab a burger, sweet potato fries and a drink at Chuck's. Great place to go watch a game or grab a bite after a day on the water.
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Chuck's Lakeshore Inn
352 Lake StWe love to grab a burger, sweet potato fries and a drink at Chuck's. Great place to go watch a game or grab a bite after a day on the water.
The Coffee Mill has great coffee, tea and baked goodies! In the summer you won't want to miss the farmer's market right outside!
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Coffee Mill
441 Mill StThe Coffee Mill has great coffee, tea and baked goodies! In the summer you won't want to miss the farmer's market right outside!
This is a favorite of ours! Love their coffee! Check out the "Itinerary" on their website for their open mic night in the barn which is a blast! They also have craft cocktail classes too. Such a great place! Check out their newer location in Lake Geneva as well.
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Boxed and Burlap
2935 WI-67This is a favorite of ours! Love their coffee! Check out the "Itinerary" on their website for their open mic night in the barn which is a blast! They also have craft cocktail classes too. Such a great place! Check out their newer location in Lake Geneva as well.
Gordy's is great for everyone! Great menu, the best location, and always a treat! It was the first place we ate at in Fontana and we still love it...
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Gordy's Boat House
336 Lake StGordy's is great for everyone! Great menu, the best location, and always a treat! It was the first place we ate at in Fontana and we still love it...
We recently had their ribs after many recommendations. Worth the wait! Their burgers are great too. Get there early in the summer or you'll have really long wait times. They offer pontoon rides around the lake during your wait time. Pretty cool. Nice view of sunset on Lake Como while listening to the band on the deck outside.
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Mars Resort
W4098 S Shore DrWe recently had their ribs after many recommendations. Worth the wait! Their burgers are great too. Get there early in the summer or you'll have really long wait times. They offer pontoon rides around the lake during your wait time. Pretty cool. Nice view of sunset on Lake Como while listening to the band on the deck outside.
One of our favorite new spots! Great thin crust pizza, appetizers (we love the calamari!), drinks and right smack dab in the middle of downtown Lake Geneva. Great views of sunset from the second floor!
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Oakfire
831 Wrigley DrOne of our favorite new spots! Great thin crust pizza, appetizers (we love the calamari!), drinks and right smack dab in the middle of downtown Lake Geneva. Great views of sunset from the second floor!
Pier 290 has it all... Great food, on the water, nice bar area, yoga on the deck, fire pits... Who could ask for more? In the summer or winter you will love this place!
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Pier 290
1 Liechty DrPier 290 has it all... Great food, on the water, nice bar area, yoga on the deck, fire pits... Who could ask for more? In the summer or winter you will love this place!
Simple Cafe is one of our favorites. It has to be because we rarely go out for breakfast. They've earned it though. Great menu, great bakery, everything wonderful. Love this place!
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Simple Cafe Lake Geneva
525 Broad StSimple Cafe is one of our favorites. It has to be because we rarely go out for breakfast. They've earned it though. Great menu, great bakery, everything wonderful. Love this place!
This is our "go to" place for the BEST boxed lunches to grab before we head out on the boat for the day. Not only is everything homemade (breads for their amazing sandwiches & desserts), but they have the best selection of cheeses around the lake in our humble opinion.
The Cheese Box
801 S Wells StThis is our "go to" place for the BEST boxed lunches to grab before we head out on the boat for the day. Not only is everything homemade (breads for their amazing sandwiches & desserts), but they have the best selection of cheeses around the lake in our humble opinion.
Try a few of the local coffee creations. You will not be disappointed!
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Avant Cycle Cafe
234 Broad StTry a few of the local coffee creations. You will not be disappointed!
Parks & Nature
We think Fontana Beach is the best beach on the lake. We are not biased... It really is the best. So clean and beautiful. Trees for shade, a pier for kids to jump off, space for lap swimming, life guards for safety... In the summer they host movie nights on some Saturdays after sunset. What a treat for the whole family...
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Fontana Beach
South Lake Shore DriveWe think Fontana Beach is the best beach on the lake. We are not biased... It really is the best. So clean and beautiful. Trees for shade, a pier for kids to jump off, space for lap swimming, life guards for safety... In the summer they host movie nights on some Saturdays after sunset. What a treat for the whole family...
This is also a MUST DO during your stay. This is the only lake we know of that has a public path around its entirety. It is 22.4 miles long. Do this over the weekend or be a warrior and do it in a day. We've done both! :) You can access the north path from our home by walking straight down Kinzie Avenue and going down the wooden steps and taking a left. To get to the south lake path, walk down Kinzie Avenue and curve to your right hugging the lake shore. Walk over the bridge (past Fontana Beach) and turn left through the black wrought iron gate into Country Club Estates Beach area. Walk to the shoreline and take a right onto the lake path from there. Each side of the lake boasts beautiful scenery and homes along the path. Enjoy!
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Lake Geneva Shore Path
This is also a MUST DO during your stay. This is the only lake we know of that has a public path around its entirety. It is 22.4 miles long. Do this over the weekend or be a warrior and do it in a day. We've done both! :) You can access the north path from our home by walking straight down Kinzie Avenue and going down the wooden steps and taking a left. To get to the south lake path, walk down Kinzie Avenue and curve to your right hugging the lake shore. Walk over the bridge (past Fontana Beach) and turn left through the black wrought iron gate into Country Club Estates Beach area. Walk to the shoreline and take a right onto the lake path from there. Each side of the lake boasts beautiful scenery and homes along the path. Enjoy!
Sightseeing
We grew up near lakes but we've never known any lake to have the lake path we all enjoy on Lake Geneva. It is truly remarkable. This year we had friends visit from California just to walk the entire 24 mile perimeter. It was the best! Whatever you do, make walking this path part of your day! We actually walk it at sunrise and sunset and it is STUNNING!
Lake Shore Drive
Lakeshore DriveWe grew up near lakes but we've never known any lake to have the lake path we all enjoy on Lake Geneva. It is truly remarkable. This year we had friends visit from California just to walk the entire 24 mile perimeter. It was the best! Whatever you do, make walking this path part of your day! We actually walk it at sunrise and sunset and it is STUNNING!
There are several cruises to choose from and we've always enjoyed them. It's such a great way to enjoy the lake and hear about the unique history of Lake Geneva.
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Lake Geneva Boat Line
195 Wrigley DrThere are several cruises to choose from and we've always enjoyed them. It's such a great way to enjoy the lake and hear about the unique history of Lake Geneva.
Essentials
This is where we shop for our groceries. Great store only minutes away. They really have a great selection of everything, even organic!
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Daniels Foods Sentry
681 Kenosha StThis is where we shop for our groceries. Great store only minutes away. They really have a great selection of everything, even organic!
Green Grocer & Deli
24 W Geneva StEntertainment & Activities
Great resort and fun for winter skiing and snowboarding. So close to our house!!! Love this place...
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알파인 밸리 리조트
W2501 County Road DGreat resort and fun for winter skiing and snowboarding. So close to our house!!! Love this place...
Gordy's is a first class operation for boat sales and rentals. We have rented from them on numerous occasions and have always had quality equipment and great service. Highly recommend!
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Gordy's Marine
2001 WI-67Gordy's is a first class operation for boat sales and rentals. We have rented from them on numerous occasions and have always had quality equipment and great service. Highly recommend!
Great place to rent a paddle board and get out on the water! It's located just a short walk down the hill from our house.
Fontana Paddle Company
454 Lake StGreat place to rent a paddle board and get out on the water! It's located just a short walk down the hill from our house.
If you are interested in renting a wave runner or a pontoon, this is a great choice. Just a two minute walk from our home.
Jerry's Majestic Marine Rentals
352 Lake StIf you are interested in renting a wave runner or a pontoon, this is a great choice. Just a two minute walk from our home.
This is a MUST! If you plan one thing, make it the Full Lake Tour. You will learn so much about the rich and fascinating history of Geneva Lake.
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Lake Geneva Boat Line
195 Wrigley DrThis is a MUST! If you plan one thing, make it the Full Lake Tour. You will learn so much about the rich and fascinating history of Geneva Lake.
Getting Around
If you are traveling from Chicago, the Metra is a great way to get to the lake. From Harvard, you can get an Uber and be in Fontana in 15 minutes.
Harvard
North Eastman StreetIf you are traveling from Chicago, the Metra is a great way to get to the lake. From Harvard, you can get an Uber and be in Fontana in 15 minutes.
Shopping
Great places to shop around the lake
Summer Made
239 Cook StOur favorite place to shop in Lake Geneva.
This is such a sweet shop. Full of great decor, candles and even classes. Say Hi to Kim for us!
Twill Cottage
109 Park AveThis is such a sweet shop. Full of great decor, candles and even classes. Say Hi to Kim for us!
Only a few minutes drive from our home is this expansive store with treasures for your home, garden and lifestyle. They also have a great selection of bath & body treats and jewelry as well.
Angelus Home & Garden
325 Kenosha StOnly a few minutes drive from our home is this expansive store with treasures for your home, garden and lifestyle. They also have a great selection of bath & body treats and jewelry as well.
A great store with a mix of new and quality consignment furniture and home goods. They carry the luxury candle line, Voluspa, as well.
The Cashmere Compass
547 Kenosha StA great store with a mix of new and quality consignment furniture and home goods. They carry the luxury candle line, Voluspa, as well.
This was a very welcome addition to Fontana in 2019! You will find so much to love here! So many of our vintage dishes and decor were purchased here. They carry a wonderful variety of kitchen and home decor items.
Fontana Home
158 Fontana BlvdThis was a very welcome addition to Fontana in 2019! You will find so much to love here! So many of our vintage dishes and decor were purchased here. They carry a wonderful variety of kitchen and home decor items.