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A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway & On Mondays We Link Up (#104)

in Chicago, Lifestyle, Travel on 03/04/19

Dan took me to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin at the end of January as a lovely 31st birthday getaway!

A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam

A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam

Lake Geneva is typically known to be a summer town. Since it is only 1.5 hours away from Chicago, it’s an easy destination for renting a lake house with your buddies and enjoying water sports and cookouts. Since we are still kind of Chicago newbies (we moved here in October 2018) we’re still exploring surrounding areas and the perfect places to take a long weekend. Our first discovery was Kohler, which was absolutely incredible! So when Dan asked if I wanted to head on a Lake Geneva Weekend for my birthday I was all about it!

A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam

Lake Geneva Weekend: Where To Stay

  • We Stayed at Baker House, a 1960’s golden-age mansion that now has 4 guest rooms. We splurged on the Champagne room, with lush fabric-covered walls and a cozy fireplace. The bathroom was really gorgeous too, with diamond-shaped mirrors lining the walls. Each room comes with a personal butler (pretty amazing, right?), and Andrew indulged us with a breakfast in bed of freshly baked croissants, fruit, yogurt, and coffee each morning. Guests are free to roam the house and try on all the fun hats that are spread throughout the hotel. In the evenings, a piano player comes by to play some tunes while while you sip a cocktail. One night she played “sentimental journey” which is a song my grandmother really loved, and I had never heard it outside her home until that moment. That really gave me chills! Just being in the house made me feel like I was being transported to the Golden Age myself!
  • Another Option is the Grand Geneva, a huge hotel that used to be one of Hugh Hefner’s pads. Now, it is a large hotel and convention center that contains its own spa, restaurants, shops, and live music. And if you’re interested in architecture (like me), the building was designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s apprentices.
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam

A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide  featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam

A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide  featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam

Things To Do In Lake Geneva In The Winter

  • The WELL Spa at Grand Geneva. I had a massage and was perfectly content! My massage therapist was extremely skilled and knowledgeable, and I left feeling very relaxed and happy. The relaxation rooms and locker rooms aren’t as nice as some other spas I’ve been to, but the laid-back vibe was fun! The attendant told me that they will soon be renovating the locker rooms, so that’s exciting!
  • The Ice Castles. The Ice Castles are an epic attraction that tourists flock to each year. You have to buy a timed ticket – that’s how popular they are! It was about 5 degrees when we went and I wasn’t feeling my best, so we opted to skip out on the ice castles. But I really want to go back so I can see them.
  • Shopping on Main Street. I love boutique shopping so much! Lake Geneva’s main street is no exception.
  • Take a Drive. We are nerds and like driving around a town to look at the houses and get our bearings. It was especially fun to drive along the lake and gawk at the huge mansions.
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam
A Lake Geneva Weekend Getaway travel guide featured by top US travel blog, Glass of Glam

Lake Geneva Weekend: Where To Eat

  • Ristorante Brissago. An Italian restaurant inside the Grand Geneva hotel. Absolutely delish!
  • Geneva Chophouse. We had a reservation, but ended up cancelling because I wasn’t feeling well. But if you like steak, then this restaurant came highly recommended.
  • Sprecher’s Restaurant & Pub. Traditional pub grub, teeming with liveliness. I highly recommend the rootbeer float and loaded taters!
  • Kilwin’s Ice Cream. Get the Moose Tracks!
  • Baker House. Apparently Baker House has a lovely restaurant, but it is closed in the winter. Judging by the deliciousness of the breakfast, I definitely want to go back and try the restaurant.

Lake Geneva is the best quick weekend trip from Chicago! I can’t wait to go back for a summer trip!

–Roxanne

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  1. Jessica says

    March 8, 2019 at 6:37 pm

    Looks like a really fun weekend you had dear. What a charming hotel. Your photos are so adorable!
    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  2. chez-rama says

    March 5, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    This hotel sounds amazing . Perfect for this gloomy weather. I love it.

    http://www.chez-rama.com

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  3. linda cassidy says

    March 5, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    what a great getaway

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  4. anna says

    March 4, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    The hotel looks amazing., love its reach decour. Glad you had a fantastic birthday celebration, Roxanne!

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  5. Ruth says

    March 4, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    I loved following along in your insta stories when you guys were here. The hotel is gorgeous and I love your pics!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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  6. Elise says

    March 4, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    Sounds like such a un getaway, what an awesome place to stay! There is a Kilwins in Newport, RI that I visit every year force cream and fudge!

    xx, Elise

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  7. Jacqui Berry says

    March 4, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    Stylish hotel, looks amazing. I went to Geneva years ago (maybe 25) and loved it, it’s a lovely place to visit and would love to return one day! Thank you for sharing your adventure. Jacqui Mummabstylish

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  8. Jessica A Jannenga says

    March 4, 2019 at 11:41 am

    What a beautiful and glamor0us place! I have never been to this area, and it looks wonderful!
    jess xx

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  9. Susan says

    March 4, 2019 at 10:20 am

    It looks gorgeous with lots of old worldly Charm- like being transported to another time! Glad you had an amazing time!

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  10. Michelle says

    March 4, 2019 at 10:18 am

    I can’t wait to go back to Lake Geneva! I really love the shorter “weekend vacations” so all Michigan or Wisconsin lovely towns are always my favorite. So glad you guys enjoyed it – Sorry it was so cold though!! haha

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  11. Amy Johnson says

    March 4, 2019 at 9:42 am

    I grew up in Milwaukee Wisconsin and I’ve never been to Koehler and I think I went to Lake Geneva once but I don’t remember it. Maybe I need to really explore theses places!

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  12. Shelbee on the Edge says

    March 4, 2019 at 9:25 am

    Roxanne, what a beautiful place to spend a weekend getaway! So many great shots of the surrounding area as well as your fun outfits!

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  13. Julie | This Main Line Life says

    March 4, 2019 at 7:49 am

    That was one ornate lake house. So pretty.

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  14. Chrissy says

    March 4, 2019 at 7:46 am

    Oh my goodness, that place looks gorgeous. Your pictures are fantastic…send me those strawberries! 😉 So glad you were able to get away like that!

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  15. Jill says

    March 4, 2019 at 7:36 am

    What a fun weekend! I love that you get your own personal butler at Baker House! You are going to love Lake Geneva in the summer! They have a great art fair and it’s nice to take a long walk around the lake and look at all of the amazing homes.

    Jill – Doused in Pink

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  16. Maureen says

    March 4, 2019 at 7:23 am

    This is a beautiful place and the decor is stunning. It sounds like a fantastic getaway and that ice castle sound interesting. I recently heard of a similar place in Las Vegas. I would love to see it one day! I hope you had a great weekend and happy Monday!

    Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com

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  17. Mica says

    March 4, 2019 at 5:41 am

    Sounds like a great weekend! thanks for the link up!

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  18. Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies says

    March 4, 2019 at 4:44 am

    Oh my that hotel is stunning. Just the sort of place I adore to stay in. I’ll pin just in case I get to visit one day xx

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