Tips for Planning a Memorable Lake Geneva Memorial Day Weekend

LAKE GENEVA, WI, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Memorial Day is just around the corner, bringing the unofficial start of the summer season and the opportunity for families and friends to get away. With an extra day off of work and school, many will take advantage of the three-day weekend and the variety of activities offered in nearby Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

“While returning visitors are reminded of how great their favorite places are, first time visitors often leave with ideas and information to plan their next trip back to Lake Geneva. We look forward to welcoming everyone and helping them enjoy the long weekend,” said Darien Schaefer, President, Lake Geneva Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The Lake Geneva Area is ready for visitors with a wealth of lodging, activity, and dining options for the entire family. Here are tips to help Memorial Weekend travelers plan a memorable getaway.

Ask the Experts
Visitor centers exist to provide a wealth of information and local experts to help with travel planning. The Visitors Center’s staff are happy to help you plan and discover all the area has to offer. Call (800) 345-1020, visit www.lakegenevawi.com, or stop by the office at 201 Wrigley Drive in Lake Geneva.

Book Rooms in Advance
Lake Geneva has a variety of accommodations to fit any taste or budget. Will it be an all-suite condominium hotel such as The Cove of Lake Geneva or a luxury resort with a golf course such as the Lake Lawn Resort; a quaint boutique hotel such as the Maxwell Mansion 1856 or a splash at Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark; or a downtown spot such as Harbor Shores or a place on the water in the Abbey Resort & Avani Spa? Be sure to inquire about special holiday weekend packages.

Remember, It Is All About You
Whenever possible, you should have at least one special request fulfilled for each person in your group. Dad deserves golfing on one of the 22 courses available; mom can enjoy some retail therapy in the walkable downtown shopping with stores carrying antiques, jewelry, clothing, nautical gifts, food and wine; youngsters should not miss the Dancing Horses Theatre & Animal Gardens, and teens need the thrill of ziplining or paintball.

Make Time to Get on the Water
Geneva Lake is 21 miles around, three miles wide and nine miles long, affording water sport enthusiasts a sizable playground. Four beaches with bath houses provide ample opportunities for swimming and sunbathing, as well as water skiing, jet skiing, parasailing and paddle boarding. Boating fans can take advantage of a variety of watercraft rentals, from speedboats to pontoon boats, as well as canoes and kayaks. Two of the most popular activities is walking the Geneva Lake shore path for a view of century-old estates and enjoying one of the many boat cruises offered by Lake Geneva Cruise Line.

Pamper Yourself
Pampering yourself in Lake Geneva is made easy with plenty of full service independent day spas such as Mia Faccia and Jasmine Salon & Spa or full service spas offered at Lake Lawn Resort, Abbey Resort & AVANI, and the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. Visitors enjoy spa, fitness and wellness amenities including massage therapy, facials, hair services, champagne soak tubs, yoga, climbing walls, pools, sauna and steam rooms, and more.

Don’t Count Calories
This is more of a recommendation than a tip. There’s no need to stare longingly at other people’s plates, you’re on vacation so revel in the dining experience. Lake Geneva has plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from, many of which are family friendly casual. Scuttlebutt’s has a great lake view and is famous for their Swedish pancakes. Gordy’s Boat House & Cobalt Lounge offers casual waterfront dining with a family friendly menu and nautical setting. Specializing in Italian cuisine with artisan brick oven pizza, Tuscan offers a cozy environment. When possible, make reservations in advance and don’t forget extra treats such as ice cream at Kilwin’s.

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About Lake Geneva
Nestled on the northeastern shores of Geneva Lake in southeast Wisconsin, Lake Geneva has been a resort community since just after the Civil War when wealthy Chicago families discovered the site and began building summer homes there.

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