Lake Geneva, Fontana, Delavan, Williams Bay, East Troy, Elkhorn and the many towns in Walworth County are not just for Summer! These year round destinations are have so much to offer this winter especially with so many people looking for outdoor activities a close drive away.
Lake Geneva is just an hour drive from the Libertyville area which is enough to make it feel like a fun road trip, but close enough to not hear “Are We There Yet?” a million times.
Two big winter events are coming up in Lake Geneva: Ice Castles and Winterfest Lake Geneva! Whether you visit during these fun events featuring snow and ice, or any time this winter, we hope you find this information useful!
Sledding
Rudy Lange Sledding Hill
Free neighborhood hill in Delavan, WI about a 15 minute drive from Lake Geneva. Plenty of room for everyone to sled safely! Park along the street and walk to the the hill.
Washington Street and Terrance Street
City of Lake Geneva Sledding Hill
This sledding is free to the public and located at Sage Street and Mill Street
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Non-resort guests at Grand Geneva may use the sledding hill and rental dependent on daily weather conditions and availability. You can also go skiing, use the ice skating rink and outdoor fire pit near their Leinenkugel’s Mountain Top Lodge. Grand Geneva also offers cozy igloo dining.
Click here to see the hours and pricing information.
Ice Skating
The Abbey Resort offers Ice Skating and Fireside S’mores to non-resort guests in their beautiful wintry setting.
Click here to learn more about their festive offerings on their Harbor Patio!
269 Fontana Boulevard
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI 53125
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa also offers ice skating. See above!
Geneva National Resort has an Adventure Center where you can Ice Skate, Snowshoe and Sled! They also offer an Igloo Experience and are home to the 2021 Ice Castles!
Click here to learn more about winter fun at Geneva National
1091 Hidden Cottage Lane
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Public Ice Rink in Lions Park in Williams Bay
They also have snow shoe rentals and hot chocolate!
Lake Lawn Resort
2400 E. Geneva Street
Delavan, WI 53115
This family friendly resort has ice skating, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, curling rink and a lakeside igloo experience in the Winter!
Skiing, Tubing & Snowboarding
Wilmot Mountain
11931 Fox River Road
Wilmot, WI 53192
Wilmot Mountain is a resort that offers lift tickets to for tubing, skiing and snow boarding. They offer ski and snow board lessons too!
Alpine Valley Resort
W2501 County Road D
Elkhorn, WI
Alpine Valley has lodging, lift tickets. They offer ski and snow board lessons too! They have private and group for children and adults. They have one of the largest beginner areas in the Midwest!
Grand Geneva Resort
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
They also offer ice skating, sledding, snow shoeing and cross country skiing.
Other Activities
Zip line tour, high ropes course, hiking and biking trails, outdoor education
Kishwauketoe Nature Conservatory
231 acre property with rolling creeks, ponds, lush vegetation and trails surrounded by nature.
24 acre facility with nature trail, shoreline fishing, gazebo and boat launch
Samuel Donovan Wetland Preserve
Woodland atmosphere with observation deck overlooking the White River
Big Foot Beach State Park Trails
Wooded campsites, sand beach, hiking trails and picnic areas
Drive around Williams Bay, Elkhorn or Burlington
Drive Around Snake Road and Rustic Road
Ice Fishing on Lake Geneva or Lake Delavan
Food
Little Bar for Pizza To Go is our family favorite!
We loved the Sausage, Pepperoni and the Specialty Pizza Uncle Lou with Sausage & Banana Peppers.
Other local favorites recommended to us are:
Pier 290 has with heated outdoor dining and firepits. Mars Resort & Restaurant also has igloo dining. Other local favorites are Chuck’s, Rigatony’s and The Kringle Company, The Coffee Mill, and Boxed & Burlap!
Lake Geneva School of Cooking comes highly recommended to do with your family!
Winterfest 2021
February 3 – 7, 2021
Winterfest is presented by Visit Lake Geneva!
Visit their website to learn more about the 26th Annual Lake Geneva Winterfest featuring U.S. National Snowsculpting Championship. Many more family fun activities included such as s’mores, bonfires at the beach, cocoa crawl, fire & ice bar and ice sculpture tours.
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*Please practice safety measure and social distancing as you see fit and wear masks. Libertyville Area Moms is not responsible for the actions of others at the events or locations. Please participate in activities that match your comfort level.